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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Acne vulgaris in Nigerian adolescents - Prevalence, severity, beliefs, perceptions, and practices
International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 48, No. 5, Year 2009
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Background: Community-based studies of acne vulgaris conducted in many parts of the world show that it is very common in adolescents but little is known from Africa. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 539 randomly selected students aged 11-19 years in a secondary school in Kaduna, Nigeria were administered a questionnaire to assess self-report of acne, its severity and impact; beliefs and perceptions of causes, and treatments used. 418 students were later examined to detect and grade acne severity. Results: 274 (50.8%) were male while 265 (49.2%) were female. Mean age for respondents was 16 years. 320 students (59.4%) self-reported acne. Of 418 students examined, 379 had acne giving a prevalence of 90.7%. There was no significant gender difference in prevalence at all ages of adolescence. Prevalence of acne increased with age (76.7% at age 10-13 years; 88.2% at age 14-16 years; 97.1% at age 17-19 years). 353 of 379 (93.1%) had mild acne while 26 of 379 (6.9%) had moderate acne. The severity of acne was similar in boys and girls. 47.7% of students reported feeling "very sad/unhappy" about their acne although in more than 70% of those who self-reported, this did not interfere with relationship with family, friends or school work. Diet was the commonest factor believed to cause acne. Cleansing agents were the most commonly used treatments. Conclusions: Acne vulgaris is very common in Nigerian adolescents, although it is mild acne in most. © 2009 International Society of Dermatology.
Authors & Co-Authors
Yahya, Husain
Nigeria, Kaduna
Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 109
Authors: 1
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.03922.x
ISSN:
00119059
e-ISSN:
13654632
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Male
Female