Cross-sectional study demonstrates a strong link between acne severity and depression or anxiety in dermatology outpatients, highlighting the need for integrated psychiatric care.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of psychiatric morbidities in patients with acne vulgaris and to examine their association with the severity of acne. Materials and Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted over 18 months in the dermatology OPD of a tertiary care center in Eastern India. A total of 100 acne patients were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a pre-structured questionnaire and were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 16.0. Results: The mean age of participants was 20 years, with a female predominance (67%). A strong positive correlation (Spearman’s ρ = 0.73) was observed between Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) scores. Both scores were significantly associated with acne severity (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Acne vulgaris significantly correlates with psychiatric morbidities, which calls for an integrated dermatological and mental health care.
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