Exploring the relationship between stress and acne: a medical student&amp;rsquo;s perspective

Maleki, Aryan; Khalid, Noorulain

doi:10.2147/ccid.s160985

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“…In our study, acne prevalence was found to be 74.28%, which was higher than the aforementioned study. Stress-reducing techniques were recommended for medical students (6).…”

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Investigation of the effect of stress and other factors on acne in medical students

Alper Alyanak,

Ümit Çavdar,

Büşra Emir

et al. 2023

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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Objective: The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of stress and other factors affecting acne among medical students. Methods: Between January 2023 and May 2023, 105 medical students were examined and the presence of acne was determined. The severity of acne was determined using the “Global Evaluation Acne Scale" (GEAS), the factors related to acne were questioned, and the “Perceived Stress Scale” (PSS) consisting of 14 items was filled by the medical students. Results: Acne prevalance was found to be 74.28%. There was a statistically significant relationship between acne and lower height, and female gender (p<0.05); high temperature-humidity, sweating, make-up, topical corticosteroid, milk, alcohol, sweet, chocolate, bakery product, age, weight, stress were not found to be correlated (p>0.05). Although not statistically significant, the stress scores were higher as acne severity increased. Conclusion: Stress reduction seems to be important in medical student to reduce acne prevalence. Short height was found to be associated with acne in our study group, and this could be investigated in future studies.

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“…In our study, acne prevalence was found to be 74.28%, which was higher than the aforementioned study. Stress-reducing techniques were recommended for medical students (6).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigation of the effect of stress and other factors on acne in medical students

Alper Alyanak,

Ümit Çavdar,

Büşra Emir

et al. 2023

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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“…Stress-related dietary habits and sleep deprivation increase systemic and skin-speci c in ammation, worsening acne severity. Neglecting skincare routines and improper use of skincare products can damage the skin barrier, making it more susceptible to acne-causing bacteria and environmental irritants [13,124,125].…”

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Exploring Stress-Induced Mechanisms in Acne Pathogenesis

Siddiqui,

Rais,

Tahir

2024

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Background: Acne vulgaris affects millions worldwide, with psychological stress emerging as a significant contributor to its development. Stress influences acne via hormonal fluctuations, inflammation, immune modulation, altered skin barrier function, and lifestyle changes. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing effective management strategies. This study aims to elucidate the role of stress in acne pathogenesis to inform more targeted interventions.Methods: A comprehensive search encompassing databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, open access / subscription-based journals, was conducted to retrieve relevant articles for the investigation of key mechanisms through which stress impacts acne development and exacerbation. Articles were searched without any date restrictions. Utilizing the criteria delineated in the methodology section, studies were systematically reviewed to elucidate the relationship between psychological stress and acne development and exacerbation. This study adheres to relevant PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses).Results: Our investigation revealed multiple key mechanisms through which stress impacts acne development and exacerbation. Hormonal fluctuations, including increases in cortisol and androgens, stimulate sebaceous gland activity, leading to excess sebum production. Inflammation, triggered by stress-induced cytokine release, exacerbates acne lesions. Stress also impairs skin barrier function, alters immune responses, and influences lifestyle factors such as diet, sleep, and skincare habits, all of which contribute to acne severity. Additionally, neuropeptides, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, altered skin pH, vascular changes, and changes in the skin microbiome play significant roles in stress-induced acne pathogenesis. These findings highlight the varied nature of stress-acne interactions and underscore the importance of addressing both physiological and psychological factors in acne management strategies.Conclusion: Our investigation reveals stress's varied impact on acne through hormonal fluctuations, inflammation, barrier function impairment, immune modulation, behavioral factors, psychological distress, neuropeptides, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, altered skin pH, vascular changes, lifestyle habits, and skin microbiome alterations. Addressing these mechanisms underscores the need for holistic acne management strategies integrating stress reduction techniques with conventional treatments. Understanding stress-acne interplay emphasizes the importance of comprehensive approaches to improve acne outcomes, recognizing the bidirectional relationship between physiological and psychological factors in acne pathogenesis and exacerbation.

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“…(Cruz et al, 2023) Beberapa upaya perbaikan gaya hidup yang dapat dilakukan pada akne vulgaris yaitu dengan rutin mencuci muka dengan sabun atau scrub secara perlahan, tidak memecahkan lesi sendiri atau menggosok wajah dengan keras, hindari mengonsumsi makanan dengan indeks glikemik tinggi, dan stres. (Maleki & Khalid, 2018;Sari et al, 2023;Sutaria et al, 2023) Dermatitis atopik atau eczema merupakan suatu inflamasi kronik pada kulit yang ditandai dengan pruritus, kering, dan goresan. Walaupun penyebab dermatitis atopik ini tidak diketahui secara pasti, namun gangguan barier, gangguan imunitas dan genetik diyakini berperan dalam terjadinya dermatitis atopik.…”

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Peningkatan Kesadaran Kesehatan Kulit pada Remaja di Panti Asuhan Pondok Kasih Agape

Sukmawati Tansil Tan,

Alexander Halin Santoso,

Giovanno Sebastian Yogie

et al. 2023

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Skin disease in adolescents is a disease that can affect the quality of life in adolescents, both skin diseases caused by infection and non-infection. This activity is an education and skin health screening conducted on teenagers at the Pondok Kasih Agape Orphanage. Efforts to increase awareness of skin health in adolescents are a form of prevention of skin diseases and in an effort to reduce the incidence of various skin diseases in adolescents through skin health education and screening. Hoped that through this activity, teenagers' awareness of the importance of healthy skin can increase and those who experience disorders can receive therapy immediately, thereby stopping the course of the disease, preventing transmission, and preventing it from recurring.

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Exploring the relationship between stress and acne: a medical student’s perspective

Cited by 4 publications

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Investigation of the effect of stress and other factors on acne in medical students

Investigation of the effect of stress and other factors on acne in medical students

Exploring Stress-Induced Mechanisms in Acne Pathogenesis

Peningkatan Kesadaran Kesehatan Kulit pada Remaja di Panti Asuhan Pondok Kasih Agape

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