Open AccessBeliefs, perceptions and psychological impact of Acne vulgaris among patients in the Assir region of Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
Talal M. Tallab
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v23i1.28092
Subject(s) - acne , medicine , medical prescription , disease , medical advice , family medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , perception , dermatology , psychiatry , surgery , neuroscience , pharmacology , biology
There is a paucity of reports in the literature detailing the assessment of the beliefs, perception and psychological impact of acne patients. This is the first study from Saudi Arabia designed to address this issue.