Open AccessEtiopathogenesis and therapeutic approach to adult onset acne
Author(s) -
Sarabjit Kaur,
Poonam Verma,
Ankita Sangwan,
Surabhi Dayal,
Vijay Kumar Jain
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5154.185703
Subject(s) - acne , medicine , anxiety , dermatology , social anxiety , disease , pediatrics , psychiatry
Acne vulgaris is usually considered as a skin disorder that primarily affects adolescents reaching a peak at the age of 14-17 years in females and 16-19 years in males. However, recent epidemiologic studies have shown that a significant number of female patients aged >25 years experience acne. As it is regarded as a disease of teenagers, adults are more apprehensive and experience social anxiety. Hence, adult onset acne has become a matter of concern.