Korean journal of dermatology (대한피부과학회지)

Korean Dermatological Association (대한피부과학회)
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The Quality of Life of Acne Patients

여드름 환자의 삶의 질

Lee, Seung-Hun;Ahn, Bong-Kyun
이승헌;안봉균

  • Published : 20031000
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Abstract

Although acne is extremely prevalent, few studies have focused on the quality of life of the patient with acne vulgaris. Skin disease as acne are sometimes thought of as unimportant, even trivial, but acne vulgaris significantly affects patients’ quality of life. This review describes the many ways in which skin disease can adversely affect the quality of life of patients with acne vulgaris.

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