Epidemiological Pattern of Acne Lesions

Nazia  Khalil; Aneela  Asghar; Muhammad  Arshad; Muhammad  Hassan

doi:10.29054/apmc/2008.610

Nazia Khalil BS Zoology, G.C University Faisalabad, Senior Registrar
Aneela Asghar Dermatology, PMC/Allied DHQ Hospital Faisalabad
Muhammad Arshad Department of Microbiology, Agriculture University Faisalabad
Muhammad Hassan Department of Pharmacy, G.C University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2008.610

Keywords: Acne, type, pattern

Abstract

Objectives: To study the epidemiological patterns of different lesions of Acne Vulgaris according to different parameters. Setting: out patient department of Dermatology of DHQ Hospital, and Allied Hospital, Faisalabad. Study Design: case descriptive study. Period: (May 2007 to March 2008). Materials and Methods: 100 consecutive cases of Acne irrespective of age and sex, presenting in the outdoor and diagnosed by an FCPS Dermatologist were enrolled. The detailed clinical examination and history alongwith other data regarding age, sex, marital status, menstrual problems, skin type, the nature and distribution of lesions were entered on a questionnaire specially designed for this purpose. Results: The teenagers (61%) were having more acne specially females (59%), more in unmarried (85%). The people with oily skin (82%) were suffering more. Menstrual problems showed a significant (P< 0.01) role.