ISSN: 2640-236X
Authors: Moustaide K*, Nassiri A, Elloudi S, Baybay H and Mernissi FZ
Adult female acne is a chronique dermatosis of increasing incidence; hyperandrogenism is present in many cases, but there are patients without hormonal abnormalities. The aim of the study is to have an epidemiological and clinical profile of acne in women over 18, to determine the risk factors and aggravating factors of women's acne, to determine the impact of acne the woman on the quality of life (QoL) and determine the existence or not of a correlation between severity and QoL in women's acne. A survey of 264 medical records with adult female acne complaints was conducted. We investigated age, ethnicity, clinical profile of acne, complementary exams, previous treatment, prescribed treatment and evolution. Results: The mean age was 33.9 years and the predominant clinical grade of acne was moderate inflammatory. The face was the most affected area. Conclusion: The clinical manifestations of women are moderate, with predominance of inflammatory lesions. Treatment is similar to that of acne vulgaris; however, special attention should be taken and it also have a real impact on life quality.
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