EXPLORING SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND BEHAVIORAL INFLUENCES ON ACNE PREVALENCE: A SURVEY-BASED STUDY WITH PUBLIC HEALTH APPLICATIONS
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Keywords
Acne, Sebum, Vulgaris, Adolescents, Comedones
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the factors associated with the occurrence and prevalence of Acne Vulgaris in a population study conducted in Karachi.
Methods: A cross-sectional field study was conducted from April to December 2023, involving 756 participants and assessments of various factors and their influence on acne prevalence. Questionnaires were developed to collect data on demographics, skin characteristics, acne incidence, season and dietary habits.
Results: This study identified significant associations between acne vulgaris and several factors, including family history, season, dietary habits, and gender. Specifically, the analysis revealed that: Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the risk factors and impact of acne vulgaris in the studied population. These findings can inform future healthcare planning and interventions to address and prevent acne effectively.
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Kirshan
Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Adeel Arsalan
Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Mirza Tasawer Baig
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Shazia Alam
Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Aisha Jabeen
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Uzma Shahid
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Aurangzeb Khan
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Dewan University Karachi, Pakistan