• JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023

    Acne among Patients Visiting Outpatient Department of Dermatology Centres.

    • Bikrant Dhakal, Rabin Basnet, Bibeka Shrestha, Birendra Kumar Yadav, Bidur Khatiwada, Raman Goit, Dinesh Neupane, and Krishna Kharal.
    • Department of Dermatology, Nepal Skin and Aesthetic Center, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal.
    • JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2023 Oct 1; 61 (266): 811813811-813.

    IntroductionAcne 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.MethodsA 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.ResultsAmong 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%).ConclusionsThe prevalence of acne among patients was found to be higher than in other studies done in similar settings.Keywordsacne; scars; prevalence.

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