Acne-Associated Gynecological Diseases and Risk Factors in Multiethnic Women

The 2019 study "Acne associated gynecological diseases and risk factors in the multiethnic women" by Khuraseva AB and Jayaweera JACS analyzed 20 years of data and found that 7-17% of individuals developed acne after 25, with women more likely to experience acne in early adulthood. The prevalence of acne was highest in African American (37%) and Hispanic women (32%), compared to Continental Indian (23%), Caucasian (24%), and Asian women (30%). Among women with acne, 37.3% were diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and 39.2% with abnormal menstruation. The study concluded that hormonal changes at certain life stages, such as before menstrual periods, during pregnancy, starting or stopping birth control pills, and polycystic ovarian syndrome, are major causes of adult acne. The prevalence of these conditions varied by nationality. The study highlighted the need for public health initiatives to increase awareness of acne associated with gynecological diseases, address risk factors, and promote early detection to reduce outcome disparities.