Abstract

BMI AND ACNE VULGARIS,UPDATING MANAGEMENT, IN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS

Dr. Khalid Abdulwahid Gado*, Dr. Amna Kamal Mohammed Ali and Dr. Golar Rashid Ameen

ABSTRACT

Background: An association between obese/overweight and acne vulgaris has long been postulated, but with controversial results. Aim: This study was designed to investigate the relationship between acne vulgaris, body mass index (BMI), and family history of related metabolic disorders in Chinese. Methods: We conducted a case-control study of risk factors for acne in iraq population aged 10 to 25 years attending outpatient departments in iraq. A total of consecutive 264 patients with acne were recruited, while 195 non-acne patients or healthy subjects served as controls. Results: The mean BMI was higher in moderate to severe acne patients (Pillsbury grading scale, grades 3 and 4) (21.86}2.83 kg/m2) than controls (20.22}2.43 kg/m2) (P

Keywords: Acne vulgaris, BMI (body mass index), adolescent and young adults, family history of metabolic disorders, risk factors.