Risk factor assessment for acne vulgaris in human and implications for public health interventions in north central India: A survey based study

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study is to deal with the population based field study regarding factors that might play essential role in occurrence or epidemiology of Acne vulgaris in north central India. Methods:This cross-sectional study was a population based field study. Populations were assessed for influence of various factors on acne prevalence. The study was carried out from April 2016 to October 2016 in north central India. For this survey, questionnaires were designed to cover all the required information regarding the incidence of acne that includes factors such as gender, age, skin type, complexion, season of the incidence, and dietary habit. Results: Acne vulgaris appears to be influenced by gender, age, seasonal variations, breakout area, complexion, skin types, and dietary habits. Further, the influence of dietary habit on acne, particularly the consumption of dairy products or high-carbon diet has also been evaluated. Apart from depicting the vulnerable range of age (p=0.003288), sensitivity on various skin types (P=0.00039) and complexion (P=0.001355) on the basis of gender; this field study on acne vulgaris, also reveals that the season has inordinate role in acne pervasiveness (P=0.115731). Conclusion:This study is helpful in categorizing the risk factors and manifesting the afflictions of acne in population thus, contributing health-care planning.

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