Impact of Acne Vulgaris on the Quality of Life of Patients Presented to Nishtar Hospital Multan Outpatient Department
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https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i10.3289Keywords:
Acne Vulgaris, Quality of Life, DLQI, GAGSAbstract
Acne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent dermatological conditions globally, yet its psychosocial burden is often underestimated in clinical settings. Objectives: To assess the impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life of patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 145 patients (aged 14–50 years) with acne vulgaris at the Dermatology OPD, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Acne severity and quality of life were assessed using GAGS and DLQI, respectively. Statistical tests included chi-square, ANOVA, and logistic regression, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: Of 145 patients, 81 (55.9%) were female and 64 (44.1%) male. Based on GAGS, 45 (31.0%) had mild, 63 (43.4%) moderate, and 37 (25.5%) severe acne; mean GAGS score was 23.12 ± 9.89. DLQI assessment revealed no impact in 13 (9.0%), mild in 33 (22.8%), moderate in 26 (17.9%), very large in 48 (33.1%), and huge in 25 (17.2%); mean DLQI was 11.79 ± 8.43. DLQI scores increased with acne severity: mild 8.40 ± 9.34, moderate 11.44 ± 7.53, severe 16.49 ± 6.54 (F=10.71, p<0.001). Very large DLQI impact was seen in 11.1%, 33.3%, and 59.5% of mild, moderate, and severe cases, respectively. Independent predictors of high DLQI impact included age 31–50 years, unemployment, and low socioeconomic status (χ²=38.70, df = 8, p<0.001). Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the severity of acne vulgaris is significantly associated with greater impairment in dermatology-specific quality of life. Independent predictors of poor quality of life include age, gender, occupation, and socioeconomic status.
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