Sunday, September 30, 2018

Perceived Acne Stigma Can Affect Quality of Life, Especially in Women

Many individuals with acne suffer from perceived social stigma surrounding the skin condition, according to a new Irish study from the University of Limerick (UL). This can lead to a lower quality of life for those living with the condition, particularly women.

Researchers surveyed 271 people with acne and found that the participants’ own negative perceptions of how society views their appearance contributes to greater levels of mental distress and other physical symptoms such as sleep...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/09/30/perceived-acne-stigma-can-affect-quality-of-life-especially-in-women/139107.html

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