Open AccessKnowledge and practice of primary healthcare physicians for management of acne vulgaris in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
Hani A. AlShobaili
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of the egyptian public health association /journal of the egyptian public health association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2090-262X
pISSN - 0013-2446
DOI - 10.1097/01.epx.0000425990.00088.f4
Subject(s) - acne , medicine , referral , family medicine , disease , cross sectional study , odds ratio , health care , disease management , alternative medicine , dermatology , pathology , economics , economic growth , parkinson's disease
The management of acne in its early stages is important for disease prognosis. Patients with acne usually present at the primary healthcare (PHC) centers during the early stages of their disease. Assessment of the current knowledge and practice of the physicians treating these patients is required.