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Risk Factors of Acne Vulgaris among Young Females

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/EASJHCS.2020.V02I03.002

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To find out the risk factors of acne vulgaris among young females visiting hospitals in Lahore.A cross sectional study was done to assess young females suffering from acne vulgaris attending dermatological ward at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore. Total 100 females were chosen through non-probability convenient sampling technique and participants were assessed through pre-tested questionnaire. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data analysis. Study duration was 4 months from February 2018-May 2018. About 63% womens were under stress, 58% womens were taking spicy foods.67% womens were having blackheads as a symptom. In the dietary determinants consumption of chocolate was highest with 67%.There was a significant association of marital status with consumption of spicy food, stress, consumption of medicines and family history of PCO,s. association of BMI was also significant with hormonal imbalance and PCO,s. The study concluded that consumption of spicy food and medicine, stress, hormonal imbalance and history of PCO,s family history of acne, blackheads, fair complexion were the major risk factors responsible for acne vulgaris.

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