Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China.
Sci Rep. 2024 Jul 15;14(1):16327. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-67215-2.
There are numerous differences between adult acne and adolescent acne in terms of causes, distribution, and characteristics of skin lesions, as well as treatment. This paper aims to summarize the differences between adult and adolescent acne in China, in order to propose more suitable ways to improve their quality of life. We collected basic information, acne-related information, acne-affecting factors, quality of life scores and treatment-related information of acne patients. A total of 552 questionnaires were collected. Adult acne is typically predominant on the cheeks, similar to adolescent acne, with a relatively lower incidence in other areas, apart from the jawline. Pigmentation and depressed scars are present in nearly half of acne patients, while hypertrophic scars are less frequently observed. Teenagers often have a higher consumption of dairy products, sugary drinks, and high-sugar and high-fat foods. Eczema is more common in adult acne. Additionally, more adults than teenagers experience stress and poor quality of life related to acne. Adolescents are more likely to seek treatment online and on social media. Clinicians must thoroughly evaluate diverse risk factors and formulate personalized acne management strategies for patients with different types of acne.
成人痤疮与青少年痤疮在病因、皮损分布及特征、治疗等方面存在诸多不同。本文旨在总结中国成人与青少年痤疮的差异，以期提出更适合改善其生活质量的方法。我们收集了痤疮患者的基本信息、痤疮相关信息、痤疮影响因素、生活质量评分及治疗相关信息。共收集了 552 份问卷。成人痤疮通常以面颊部为主，与青少年痤疮相似，下颌线以外其他部位的发病率相对较低。近一半的痤疮患者存在色素沉着和凹陷性瘢痕，而增生性瘢痕则较少见。青少年常摄入更多的乳制品、含糖饮料和高糖高脂食物。成人痤疮中湿疹更为常见。此外，与痤疮相关的压力和生活质量差在成年人中更为常见。青少年更倾向于在网上和社交媒体上寻求治疗。临床医生必须全面评估各种风险因素，并为不同类型的痤疮患者制定个性化的痤疮管理策略。
