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Health-related quality of life among patients with facial acne − assessment of a new acne-specific questionnaire: QoL and facial acne

Martin, A. R., Lookingbill, D. P., Botek, A., Light, J., Thiboutot, D., Girman, C. J.·2001·Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

Abstract

The psychosocial effects of facial acne are well accepted but until recently few validated instruments existed which were suitable for use in clinical trials. The aim of this study was to assess measurement characteristics (reproducibility, correlation with acne severity, and sensitivity to detect change after acne therapy) of a new acne-specific quality of life instrument, the Acne-QoL. We found that the Acne-QoL is reliable, valid and able to distinguish differences across severity groups and improvement over 16 weeks of standard therapy. The use of the Acne-QoL should aid physicians in understanding the impact of facial acne on young adults, and may be useful in assessing therapeutic effects in acne clinical trials.

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Crossref · 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2001.00839.x

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Authors
Martin, A. R., Lookingbill, D. P., Botek, A., Light, J., Thiboutot, D., & Girman, C. J.
Affiliations
  • Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (United States) (US)
  • Mayo Clinic (US)
  • Pennsylvania State University (US)
Corresponding author
Martin, A. R.
Venue
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Published
2001-07
Volume
26
Issue
5
Pages
380-385
ISSN
0307-6938 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2025655544
Cited by
157
References
23
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.49
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical and Experimental Dermatology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatologic Treatments and Research
Keywords
facial acne, health-related quality of life, acne severity, measurement reliability, questionnaire validation, sensitivity to change, acne treatment, young adults
MeSH terms
Acne Vulgaris, Adolescent, Adult, Female, Health Surveys, Humans, Male, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Self Concept

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