The individual health burden of acne: Appearance-related distress in male and female adolescents and adults with back, chest and facial acne

This study examined appearance-related distress in patients with acne. One hundred and thirty-two people attending a specialist acne clinic completed questionnaires including the Derriford Appearance Scale and three self-rated acne scales covering more (facial) and less visible (chest, back) acne sites. Women with acne demonstrated greater self-consciousness of appearance and negative self-concept than men.

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The individual health burden of acne: Appearance-related distress in male and female adolescents and adults with back, chest and facial acne

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