Original Article · Originalarbeit

The Psychometric Assessment of Acne Vulgaris Patients
K. Sayar, I. Ugurad, Y. Kural, B. Acar

Address of Corresponding Author

Dermatology and Psychosomatics 2000;1:62-65 (DOI: 10.1159/000017507)

  Summary

Background: The relationship between acne and psychological well-being has been a subject of controversy. There is paucity of data on the role of anger in acne vulgaris. The present study was designed to delineate the relevant psychometric characteristics of acne vulgaris and specifically to shed light on the role of anger in acne vulgaris.

Patients and Methods: 31 acne vulgaris patients and 25 controls with healthy skins were recruited in the study. The subjects were assessed by Beck Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Spielberger State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory.

Results: The acne group had significantly higher scores on depression and trait anxiety scales and their self-esteem was significantly lower than controls. No significant difference was detected on anger-related subscales between the acne and control groups.

Conclusions: Our data indicate that acne has a serious impact on the patients' lives. We also conclude that no association exists between anger and acne vulgaris.

Copyright © 2000 S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg