Abstract
Background: Acne vulgaris remains one of the commonest diseases to afflict humanity, with over 90% of males and 80% of females affected by the age of 21 years.
 Objectives: The aim of this study was to assessing the specific risk factors, determine the epidemiology and etiology of Acne Vulgaris.
 Methodology: It is a cross-sectional observational study conducted for a period of six month in the department of dermatology, Dhiraj General Hospital, Vadodara. Patients who were diagnosed with acne vulgaris and fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Data was collected by filling the patient medical record sheet.
 Result: Total 300 patients were included in the study. Out of which 38.67% males and 61.33% females were found affected by Acne Vulgaris. The mean age group affected were found to be 21.77±4.06 years. When compared their social habits, patients consumed more caffeine (49.67%) than alcohol (24.67%), smoking (15.33%) and tobacco (5.67%). 32.33% patients also had history of seborrheic dermatitis. Using GAGS scale, we found 94% patients suffered from moderate Acne condition while 6% suffered from severe Acne condition.
 Conclusion: Acne Vulgaris was predominantly found in females in adolescence and in males in adulthood. The severity was found more in males than females. The common site for Acne Vulgaris was found to be face while comedones and papules were the common types of lesions. Stress was found to be one of the major aggravating factors for severity of Acne Vulgaris.
Highlights
In today’s era, Acne Vulgaris (AV) is found to be one of the commonest diseases [1], more than 80% of females and 90% of males afflicted by the age of 21 years. [2] Almost 85% of adolescents suffers when they undergo maximum psychological, physical and social changes. [3] AV is defined as a long-term chronic condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells [4]
Out of 300 patients who were diagnosed with acne vulgaris; we noticed that there were a greater number of female patients (61.33%, N=184) compared to the male patients (38.67%, N=116)
Using Cardiff acne disability index (CADI) scale, we found that 65% (N=195) patients felt aggressive and frustrated as result of acne vulgaris while others were categorized into social interference (56.67%, N=170), avoidance of public changing (17.33%, N=52), patient psychological state (73.33%, N=220), subjective assessment of acne vulgaris (86.67%, N=260)
Summary
In today’s era, Acne Vulgaris (AV) is found to be one of the commonest diseases [1], more than 80% of females and 90% of males afflicted by the age of 21 years. [2] Almost 85% of adolescents suffers when they undergo maximum psychological, physical and social changes. [3] AV is defined as a long-term chronic condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells [4]. In today’s era, Acne Vulgaris (AV) is found to be one of the commonest diseases [1], more than 80% of females and 90% of males afflicted by the age of 21 years. [15] In general, food items were considered as causes and/or aggravating factors of acne. In a study conducted by Poli et al, chocolates were considered to worsen acne by 62% and snacks such as fatty foods were thought to exacerbate acne by 45% [16]. Acne vulgaris remains one of the commonest diseases to afflict humanity, with over 90% of males and 80% of females affected by the age of 21 years. Hadia et al.; JPRI, 33(39A): 261-271, 2021; Article no.JPRI.71655
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