Akne vulgaris, pilosebase birimi etkileyen kronik inflamatuar bir hastalıktır. Deri hastalıkları içinde sık yer alan akne, kişilerin %80'ini hayatlarının bir döneminde etkilemektedir. Olguların %60'ı kısa süreli ve hafif tedavilerle kontrol altına alınabilirken, %40'lık bölümde erişkin döneme kadar sebat edebilir. Akne oluşumu, kişinin dış görünüşünü etkilemesi ve skar bırakmasıyla beraber kişilerde depresyon, kaygı ve sosyal inhibisyon gibi psikolojik problemlerin de nedeni olabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada amaç, aknenin klinik şiddetinin yaşam kalitesiyle ilişkisini incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya toplam 100 akne vulgaris tanısı konmuş hasta dâhil edildi. Hastaların yaşı, cinsiyeti, hastalık süreleri ve daha önce aldıkları lokal ve sistemik tedaviler ve akne şiddetleri kaydedildi. Akne yaşam kalite ölçeği (AcneQoL) uygulanarak toplam skorları saptandı. Bulgular: Akneli hastaların Acne-QoL'den aldıkları puanların ortalaması 16±5,22 olup hafif-orta ve şiddetli akne grubu arasında yaşam kalitesi açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmamıştır (p>0,05). Sonuç: Akne, fiziksel görünümü etkilemekle birlikte, hafif ve orta klinik tiplerde de hastaların yaşam kalitesini büyük oranda etkileyebilmektedir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Akne; şiddetli akne; yaşam kalitesi
Objective: Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the pilosebaceous unit. Acne, is a common skin disease, that affects 80% of the population at some point in their lives. While 60% of the cases may be controlled with short-term and mild treatments, 40% may persist until the adulthood. Although acne formation affects the physical appearance of the person and leaves a scar, it may also be the cause of psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and social inhibition. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the clinical severity of acne and quality of life. Material and Methods: A total of 100 patients diagnosed with acne vulgaris were included in the study. The patients' age, gender, duration of the disease, and local and systemic treatments that were received before and acne severity scores were recorded. Acne quality of life questionnaire (Acne-QoL) was applied and total scores were determined. Results: The average of the Acne-QoL scores was 16±5.22, and there was no statistically significant difference between the mild-moderate and severe acne groups in terms of quality of life (p>0.05). Conclusion: Although acne affects the physical appearance, it may also greatly affect the quality of life of patients in mild and moderate clinical types.
Keywords: Acne; severe acne; quality of life
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