Cause and Effect: The Relationship Between Acne and Self-Esteem in the Adolescent Years

Hedden, Sandra L.; Davidson, Susan T.; Smith, Christine B.

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2008.01.021

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“…9 According to the evidence, severe acne lesions can have a negative impact on adolescent wellbeing because they can lead to social isolation, a decrease in self-esteem and an increase in anger, and are significantly correlated with suicidal ideation. [11][12][13][14][15][16] Further, these psychosocial ramifications may not be isolated to adolescents, with the rising prevalence of females >20 years of age with acne. 17,18 Since the psychosocial ramifications of acne vulgaris can negatively affect a patient's quality of life, early and effective acne treatment is important.…”

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“…17,18 Since the psychosocial ramifications of acne vulgaris can negatively affect a patient's quality of life, early and effective acne treatment is important. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] An Australian study that undertook a clinical audit involving 85 general practitioners (GPs) who had treated 1638 patients identified considerable divergence in the treatment of severe acne and revealed scope for improvement in their management of acne. 4 Subsequent to this study, little information has been published about how Australian GPs tailor their approaches to acne management in terms of treatment effectiveness, monitoring and early interventions to prevent scarring and minimise psychosocial ramifications.…”

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General practitioners’ attitudes towards acne management: Psychological morbidity and the need for collaboration

Zureigat¹,

Fildes²,

Hammond³

et al. 2019

Aust J Gen Pract

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Background Decisions about effective treatment and referral of patients with acne vulgaris can be complicated by psychosocial effects on patients. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the complexities of diagnosis, treatment and referral decisions for general practitioners (GPs) providing care to patients with acne. Methods A qualitative descriptive study collected data via telephone interviews with 20 purposively sampled GPs working in New South Wales. A thematic analysis guided by the study objectives was undertaken. Results The participating GPs had divergent management approaches to acne treatment, infrequently provided acne patients with written resources, and would value additional dermatological support. Furthermore, the GPs recognised psychosocial ramifications and patient distress as drivers for treatment and expedited referral to dermatologists. Discussion Avenues for improved patient outcomes include explicit attention to psychological morbidity beyond treatment of the acne itself and improved use of patient educational materials, along with consistent collaboration between GPs and dermatologists.

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General practitioners’ attitudes towards acne management: Psychological morbidity and the need for collaboration

Zureigat¹,

Fildes²,

Hammond³

et al. 2019

Aust J Gen Pract

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“…Majority of studied sample with acne vulgaris suffer negative body image, this might be due to the change in the skin appearance complicated by change body image. The result of study was supported by Feton-Danou, (2010) who found acne induces a significantly impaired body image .Also supported by the result of Bowe et al, (2011) they showed most of patients with acne suffer from body image disturbance and by Hedden et al, (2008) showed that patient with acne had significantly lower body image.…”

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Psychological Problems among Adolescents with Acne Vulgaris

Mostafa

Malky

Al-Barky

et al. 2019

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Background: Acne vulgaris is chronic inflammatory skin disease impacts on patient's physical and mental health. The aim of this study was to examine the psychological problems of adolescent related to acne vulgaris (depressive symptoms, body image and self-esteem). Descriptive correlational design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. This study was conducted at the outpatient clinic of the Dermatological Hospital in Benha City. A convenience sample of 200 patients fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria during the spring season were selected from the above setting. The study tools were composed of four Tools (1): Socio-Demographic and Clinical Data, Tool (2): Beck Depression Inventory Scale to measure depressive symptoms, Tools (3) Rosenberg Scale to assess self-esteem, Tool (4) Body Image Scale to measure body image. The results of the study revealed that there was a statistical significant relationship between acne vulgaris and depressive symptoms, body image and selfesteem. Based on the results of this study it was concluded that: Acne vulgaris influence negatively on patients' psychological status. The study recommended that: Psychological counseling should be integrated as nursing intervention for acne patients to improve their mood, self-esteem and body image.

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“…Again, the skin was seen to be the responsibility of the individual, and therefore any difference, particularly out of choice, was received negatively. Hedden et al's (2008) paper also highlighted the stigma felt by those with a visible difference. Results indicated that those with acne also felt that their skin condition was their fault (Walker & Papadopoulos, 2005).…”

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“…In their review of the literature surrounding the perceived cause and effect of acne in adolescents (317 male and female participants), aged 14-16 years (some who identified as having acne and others who did not), Hedden, Davidson and Smith (2008) found that the majority of those interviewed believed the main causes of acne to be cleanliness and diet (this included the views of individuals who had acne). Genetics and hormones were not perceived as being major causes.…”

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...the idea of perfection is ridiculous but somehow there is the ideology of perfect skin... A qualitative investigation of the meaning of perfect skin for those with and without a visible difference

Lloyd-Houldey¹

2017

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This qualitative study explored the meaning of perfect skin for those with and without a visible difference. Facebook focus groups were used to collect primary data, using snowballing and opportunistic sampling methods. A heterogeneous sample of participants were recruited to ensure maximum variation (Patton, 2015), allowing the researcher to identify the most important themes across a diverse group. Participants were divided into a visible difference group (participants with skin conditions; aged 21-54; 9 women, 3 men) and a non-visible difference group (those without skin conditions; aged 18- 33; 9 women, 3 men). Once ethical approval was granted, the data was collected, and analysed using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006). Four superordinate themes were identified for discussion; The importance of blending in not standing out; The appearance of the skin is the responsibility of the individual; The ideology of perfect skin; The changing importance of the skin across the lifespan. Most interesting, was the level of agreement across both groups. Future research should aim to further explore the lived experience, and stigma surrounding the skin, by including participants with an invisible difference. As well as the impact social media has on the perception of the skin.

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Cause and Effect: The Relationship Between Acne and Self-Esteem in the Adolescent Years

Cited by 13 publications

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General practitioners’ attitudes towards acne management: Psychological morbidity and the need for collaboration

General practitioners’ attitudes towards acne management: Psychological morbidity and the need for collaboration

Psychological Problems among Adolescents with Acne Vulgaris

...the idea of perfection is ridiculous but somehow there is the ideology of perfect skin... A qualitative investigation of the meaning of perfect skin for those with and without a visible difference

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