Department of Dermatology, Nepal Skin and Aesthetic Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal.
National Academy of Medical Sciences Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2023 Oct 1;61(266):811-813. doi: 10.31729/jnma.8312.
Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit. The clinical manifestations of acne include the development of comedones, papules, and pustules. Although generally considered benign, acne can have psychological impacts and cause disfiguring scars. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of acne among patients visiting outpatient department of dermatology centres.
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among patients visiting tertiary care skin centres from 15 June 2023 to 15 August 2023. The ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee. The severity of acne severity and scarring was determined. A convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval.
Among 2036 patients, acne was found in 386 (18.96%) (17.26-20.66, 95% Confidence Interval). The majority of participants have acne scar grade 2 (65.20%).
The prevalence of acne among patients was found to be higher than in other studies done in similar settings.
acne; scars; prevalence.
寻常痤疮是一种常见的慢性炎症性皮肤病，影响毛囊皮脂腺单位。痤疮的临床表现包括粉刺、丘疹和脓疱的形成。尽管通常被认为是良性的，但痤疮会对心理健康产生影响，并导致毁容性瘢痕。本研究旨在了解皮肤科门诊患者中痤疮的患病率。
这是一项在 2023 年 6 月 15 日至 2023 年 8 月 15 日期间在三级护理皮肤科中心就诊的患者中进行的描述性横断面研究。本研究获得了机构审查委员会的伦理批准。评估了痤疮严重程度和瘢痕形成的严重程度。采用便利抽样法。计算了 95%置信区间的点估计值。
在 2036 名患者中，发现 386 名（18.96%）（17.26-20.66，95%置信区间）患有痤疮。大多数患者的痤疮瘢痕分级为 2 级（65.20%）。
与在类似环境中进行的其他研究相比，发现患者中痤疮的患病率较高。
痤疮；瘢痕；患病率。
