Abstract

A STUDY OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF ACNE AMONG MALE MEDICAL STUDENT IN MAJMAAH UNIVERSITY, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017

Dr. Anas Saad Alsaab*, Dr. Syed Meraj Ahmed, Ahmad Nueva Almutairy, Abdullah
Ayidh Alotaibi, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alhassan, Rayan Saad Alsaab, Wael
Shaman Alotaibi and Nawaf Razhan Alsubaie

Abstract

Background: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease with prevalence reaching up to 80% during adolescence. It can affect any age group, and those with post-adolescent acne are increasingly being referred for dermatological care. Objectives: Assess the Psychological impact of acne among male medical student in Majmaah university, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia Methods: This is an institutional based cross – sectional study. Results: The sample, with an average age of 22.3, showed 50.9%prevalence of acne infection. The most prevalentpsychosocial issue was ―bothering about using anti acne medication‖, ―Embarrassment‖ and ―feeling unattractive‖ There are no significant differences between having acne and the knowledge of its causes and predisposing factors.

Keywords: Acne vulgaris, psychological impact, Majmaah.