Acne Vulgaris: More Than Skin Deep

Authors

  • Tan Jia Yi Year 5 Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v15i3.2662

Keywords:

acne vulgaris , skin disorder , depression

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is one of the recognized skin issues among adolescents, though occasionally it may persist through adulthood. Though being popularly known to the communities, its impact on the patients is often less recognized, minimized or worse neglected. Acne vulgaris can cause an ample amount of psychological stress among the affected individuals which may increase the likelihood of psychiatric comorbidity. Depression is one of the psychiatric burdens associated with acne vulgaris. Therefore, it is considered more than a skin disorder. Instead of perceiving it as normal, it should be recognized as one of the most prevalent skin disorders which need early treatment to prevent exacerbation and also avoid permanent scarring.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Tan Jia Yi. (2021). Acne Vulgaris: More Than Skin Deep. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 15(3), 95 –. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v15i3.2662
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