A Clinico-Epidemiological Study of Acne in Adults

November 2015 in “ International journal of science and research ”

androgenetic alopecia inflammatory papules pustules scarring post-acne pigmentation premenstrual flare hormonal acne acne scars dark spots

TLDR Adult acne is mostly inflammatory, affects women more, and often scars, needing good treatment to prevent damage.

The study, conducted over six months with 50 adult patients over the age of 25, found that the majority (80%) had grade-II acne characterized by inflammatory papules and pustules, with cheeks being the most common site of involvement (80%). Persistent acne was observed in 70% of the patients, while late-onset acne was seen in 30%. Women were predominantly affected (92%), and premenstrual flare was noted in 46% of cases. Androgenetic alopecia was present in 14% of patients. Scarring and post-acne pigmentation were observed in 46% and 30% of patients, respectively. The study concluded that adult acne is more inflammatory than adolescent acne and tends to affect the lower half of the face, emphasizing the importance of adequate therapy to prevent scarring.

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