Academic literature on the topic 'Acne Vulgaris psychology'

Background: Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological problem. Acne is most commonly found in adolescents, caused by increased androgens in both sexes. It is usually caused due to Propionibacterium acnes. Minocycline is a newly introduced drug in treating acne vulgaris. On the other hand, it is assumed that azithromycin having a long half-life like can be very effective with better compliance in treating acne vulgaris. But we have not enough research-based comparative data regarding this issue. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of azithromycin pulse therapy with minocycline in treating acne vulgaris. Methods: This was a prospective, comparative study and was conducted in Department of Dermatology, Naogaon Medical College, Naogaon, Bangladesh, during the period from January 2021 to December 2021. In total 80 patients with moderate-to-moderately severe (Grade II and III), acne vulgaris were included in the study population. Patients were randomly assigned to two treatment groups of group A & group B respectively. In group A, there were 25 patients received 500 mg azithromycin once a day for 3 days per week as pulse therapy along with 0.05% topical tretinoin for 3 months whereas in group B, there were another 25 patients received 50 mg minocycline twice a day along with 0.05% topical tretinoin for 3 months. All data were processed, analyzed, and disseminated by SPSS version 23.0 and MS Office program. Results: In this study, group A (Azithromycin) between baseline and final score distribution we found a significant correlation (P=0.023). On the other hand, in group B we did not find any significant correlation (P=0.073). In analyzing the changes in severity score of acne from baseline to the final assessment of both groups we observed, in group A at baseline 15%, 38%, and 48% of participants had the score points 2, 3, and 4 respectively whereas in the final stage 63%, 30%, and 8% participants had the score point 1, 2 and 3 respectively. So, in group A between baseline and final score distribution, we found a significant correlation (P=0.023). On the other hand, in group B at baseline 10%, 40%, and 50% of participants had the scored points 2, 3, and 4 respectively whereas in the final stage 65%, 28%, and 8% of participants had the score point 1, 2 and 3 respectively. In group B between baseline and final score distribution we found P value 0.073. Conclusion: In this study, the efficacy of both azithromycin pulse therapy and minocycline was found satisfactory. But as per the findings regarding the safety profiles, we can conclude that minocycline is safer than azithromycin pulse therapy in treating acne vulgaris.

The aim of this study was to evaluate perception of body image and anxiety of 221 university students presenting to the dermatology outpatient clinic with a skin disease and 205 students without skin disease. Analysis of anxiety and body image scores yielded differences by sex and age in both groups. The group with skin disease had lower scores on body image. Acne vulgaris seems to be the most disturbing among the skin diseases, and this was more prominent in younger patients.

Introduction Depression can be an independent disease entity, but can also result from other somatic diseases. Psychodermatology is a scientific field that deals with the interactions between dermatology and psychiatry and psychology. It is estimated that psychiatric disorders may co-occur in up to 30-60% of people with dermatological conditions. Mood disorders of the depressive type are most common among this group of patients [1]. It is important that skin specialists pay attention to the mental state of their patients in their daily practice. Objective In our work, we would like to draw attention to the interplay between psychiatric and dermatological diseases. Methods A literature search was performed in the PubMed medical publication database using the following keywords: depression; dermatology; skin; somatic; psychiatry; psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; acnes vulgaris; suicidal risk. Results There is a proven risk of depression in patients with psoriasis, acne and atopic dermatitis. These diseases also increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. Conclusions Awareness among professionals and patients of the co-occurrence of these disorders is insufficient, which in some cases can lead to serious consequences for the patient and affect the effectiveness of treatment of both dermatological and psychiatric disorders.

Topical herbal formulations are gaining more attention in wound healing due to their safety and efficacy. This is a systematic review of the effects of Curcuma longatopical formulations on wound healing. C. longa is a traditional medicinal plant used due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. Studies carried outas randomized control trials and clinical trials were included for the analysis of this review. Searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google scholar (up to March 2022) with 04 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. All randomized control trials and clinical trials have shown a significant improvement in wound healing. The topical formulations containing C. longa as an ingredient have reportedly improved wound healing in cases of eczema, radiodermatitis, acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis vulgaris, senile pruritis, and xerotic skin conditions, according to the studies covered in this review.This review identified some evidence that C. longa extract has good effects for wound healing, in accordance with its use in traditional medicine. To evaluate the impact of C. longa on wound healing, including complications, larger, well-designed randomized control trials are required.

Topical herbal formulations are gaining more attention in wound healing due to their safety and efficacy. This is a systematic review of the effects of Curcuma longatopical formulations on wound healing. C. longa is a traditional medicinal plant used due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. Studies carried outas randomized control trials and clinical trials were included for the analysis of this review. Searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google scholar (up to March 2022) with 04 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. All randomized control trials and clinical trials have shown a significant improvement in wound healing. The topical formulations containing C. longa as an ingredient have reportedly improved wound healing in cases of eczema, radiodermatitis, acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis vulgaris, senile pruritis, and xerotic skin conditions, according to the studies covered in this review.This review identified some evidence that C. longa extract has good effects for wound healing, in accordance with its use in traditional medicine. To evaluate the impact of C. longa on wound healing, including complications, larger, well-designed randomized control trials are required.