Evaluation of acne vulgaris in females of all age groups- A clinical study

Abstract

Background: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease affecting adolescents and young adults worldwide. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 68 females patients. A thorough clinical examination was done in all patients and site of lesion and grade of acne were recorded. Results: Age group 10-20 years had 25, 20-30 years had 22, 30-40 years had 15 and >40 years had 6 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common site was face n 32, back in 10, face and chest in 12 & chest and back in 14 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Grade I was seen in 10, II in 28, III in 26 and IV in 4. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum cases of Acne were seen in 10-20 years and face was the commonest site of occurrence.