Impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life and psychopathological symptomatology among young adults

Authors

  • Sania Mehreen Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha
  • Saba Ghayas Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha
  • Aysha Mazhar Khan Lahore General Hospital image/svg+xml
  • Sadia Niazi Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.31.2.2021.1601

Abstract

Background Acne vulgaris is a physical problem but it significantly influences the quality of life and psychopathological symptomatology of individuals.

Methods The study comprised of 200 young adults. A hundred participants were with acne vulgaris and a hundred participants were without acne vulgaris. An equal number of men and women were given representation in the sample. The scales used to assess the variables of the study were WHO– Brief Quality of Life Scale and Depression, Stress, Anxiety Scale (DASS).

Results The level of depression and anxiety was significantly higher among the participants with acne vulgaris while quality of life appeared to be higher in participants without acne vulgaris.

Conclusion Acne vulgaris drastically influence the quality of life and increase the chances of psychological disturbances.

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06.08.2021

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Impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life and psychopathological symptomatology among young adults. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2021 Aug. 6 [cited 2026 Aug. 17];31(2):231-5. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1601