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. 2017 Aug 4:11:1357-1361.
doi: 10.2147/PPA.S131184. eCollection 2017.

General quality of life of patients with acne vulgaris before and after performing selected cosmetological treatments

Karolina Chilicka  1 , Joanna Maj  2 , Bernard Panaszek  3
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General quality of life of patients with acne vulgaris before and after performing selected cosmetological treatments

Karolina Chilicka et al. Patient Prefer Adherence. .

Abstract

Background: Achieving a satisfying quality of life for a patient by applying individually matched therapy is, simultaneously, a great challenge and a priority for contemporary medicine. Patients with visible dermatological ailments are particularly susceptible to reduction in the general quality of life. Among the dermatological diseases, acne causes considerable reduction in the quality of life and changes in self-perception that lead to the worsening of a patient's mental condition, including depression and suicidal thoughts. As a result, difficulties in contact with loved ones, as well as social and professional problems are observed, which show that acne is not a somatic problem alone. To a large extent, it becomes a part of psychodermatology, becoming an important topic of public health in social medicine practice. Pharmacological treatment of acne is a challenge for a dermatologist and often requires the necessity of cooperating with a cosmetologist. Cosmetological treatments are aimed at improving the condition of the skin and reduction or subsiding of acne skin changes.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of selected cosmetological treatments on the general quality of life of patients with acne.

Materials and methods: The study group consisted of 101 women aged 19-29 years ([Formula: see text] years, SD =2.3 years). All subjects were diagnosed with acne vulgaris of the face. In the study group, the acne changes occurred over the course of 3-15 years ([Formula: see text] years, SD =2.7 years). Selected cosmetological treatments (intensive pulsing light, alpha-hydroxy acids, cavitation peeling, needle-free mesotherapy, diamond microdermabrasion and sonophoresis) were performed in series in the number depending on the particular patient's chosen treatment, after excluding contraindications. General quality of life of the patients was estimated using the Skindex-29 and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaires, before and after the cosmetological treatment.

Results: Statistical analysis of the data obtained from the Skindex-29 questionnaire in areas (emotions, symptoms and physical functioning) and DLQI questionnaire in areas (daily activities, leisure, work and school, personal relations and treatment) showed great improvement in the general quality of life after applying a series of cosmetological treatments. The results are statistically relevant at P<0.0001.

Conclusion: The cosmetological treatment significantly improved the general quality of life of patients with acne vulgaris and their skin condition, which was evaluated by the Hellgren-Vincent scale. It was proven that therapy performed in cosmetological clinics may become an integral part of or complete dermatological treatment.

Keywords: acne vulgaris; cosmetological treatments; quality of life.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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Figure 1
Comparison of scoring results of DLQI questionnaire before and after cosmetological treatment. Abbreviation: DLQI, Dermatology Life Quality Index.
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Figure 2
Comparison of scoring results of the particular parts of DLQI questionnaire before and after cosmetological treatment. Abbreviation: DLQI, Dermatology Life Quality Index.
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Figure 3
Comparison of scoring results of Skindex-29 questionnaire before and after cosmetological treatment.
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Figure 4
Comparison of particular components of the Skindex-29 questionnaire before and after cosmetological treatment.
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