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Relationship between body mass index z-score and acne severity in adolescents: a prospective analysis
Bahar Öztelcan Gündüz1, Hatice Ataş2
1Department of Paediatrics and Gülhane Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Introduction:
Acne vulgaris is a prevalent skin disorder influenced by a variety of factors, including a high body mass index (BMI) and obesity.
Aim:
To investigate the association between BMI z-scores and acne severity in boys and girls aged 10-18 years.
Material And Methods:
A 72-patient prospective analysis was performed, in which patient weight, height, body mass index (BMI), body mass index z score (BMI z-score), percentiles, and demographic information were collected, and acne severity was categorized as mild or moderate/severe.
Results:
The results indicated that patients with moderate/severe acne were significantly older and had higher weight, height, BMI, and BMI z-scores than those with mild acne (p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
The findings suggest that higher BMI z-scores are linked to increased acne severity. These results emphasize the importance of addressing weight-related risk factors for the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris. The early detection and management of weight-related conditions can play a crucial role in improving the overall well-being of individuals with acne, considering its negative impact on mental health and social functioning.
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