Prevalence Of Acne Research Articles

The Impact of Common Acne on the Well-Being of Young People Aged 15-35 Years and the Influence of Nutrition Knowledge and Diet on Acne Development.

Acne is a disorder of sebaceous glands, and it most commonly develops on the face. The role of the diet in triggering and treating acne is controversial and has been widely debated in the literature. A knowledge of the environmental factors that contribute to acne could improve the patient's physical and emotional well-being, increase the efficacy of treatment, and minimize the risk of anxiety and depressive disorders. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of acne on the daily lives and well-being of people aged 15-30 years, to analyze young people's knowledge about the influence of various foods and other dietary factors on the prevalence, severity, and treatment of acne, as well as their adherence to an anti-acne diet. The study was conducted between April 2021 and May 2022. A total of 1329 respondents, including 963 women and 366 men, participated in the study. In 99% of men and women respondents, acne breakouts were typically located on the face. An analysis of HADS scores revealed moderate anxiety in 57% of women (F) and 22.5% of men (M) respondents. Acne breakouts located on the face were problematic for 81% of the study population (regardless of sex). More than ¾ of women and 2/3 of men claimed that acne made them feel less attractive. The impact of acne on the participants' emotional well-being and social life differed between genders. Women experienced psychological discomfort more frequently than men (p = 0.0023). More than 50% of the participants eliminated acne-triggering foods from their diets, and 2/3 of these respondents observed a marked improvement or disappearance of skin breakouts as a result. A significantly higher number of respondents with severe/moderate anxiety were convinced that acne breakouts were affected by diet (OR 1.56; 95% CI 1.23-1.87, p < 0.001) and foods with a high glycemic index (OR 1.56; 95% CI 1.23-1.94, p < 0.001). Acne affects the patients' emotional well-being. It can act as a barrier to social interactions and lead to mood disorders of varied severity. Persons with moderate/severe mood disorders associated with anxiety significantly more often recognized the role of dietary factors in acne aggravation, and the severity of mood disorders was directly correlated with more frequent consumption of sweets, sweetened beverages, and foods with a high glycemic index.

AN ANALYSIS OF DRUG UTILIZATION PATTERN IN ACNE VULGARIS,TINEA INFECTIONS AND ECZEMA PATIENTS VISITING AN OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.

Background Skin is the largest and the most exposed organ of human body .The prevalence of Dermatophytosis ,Acne and Eczema is more in general population. This study was planned to evaluate the utilization pattern of drugs in Acne vulgaris, Tinea infections and Eczema and find out the cost of drug per prescription that the health care system spends for disease conditions under study. This study was an Observational study carried out in patients at Methods tending the Dermatology OPD. The data was collected from the prescriptions of patients after getting approval from Institutional Ethics Committee for a continuous period of one year. In present study, the average number of drugs Resultsprescribed per prescription in patients with Tinea infections, Acne Vulgaris and Eczema were 1.87, 1.43 and 2.4. The percentage of generic drugs prescribed were 100%.No any Fixed Drug Combinations, Multivitamins or Injectable drugs were used. The drugs prescribed from Essential Drug List were 100% for Tinea and Acne while 75% for eczema patients. The mean cost of drug per prescription for treatment of Tinea infection, Eczema and Acne vulgaris was Rs.6.86, Rs.7.96 and Rs.15.21 respectively. This study suggests t Conclusion- he prescribers to consider factors as polypharmacy, rationality of prescription and per prescription cost benefit before writing any prescriptions. There was a significant cost difference with respect to the previous study; with the current study finding cheaper alternatives for per prescription cost for treatment of said conditions.

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PSYCOSOCIAL FACTORS AND STAGES OF ACNE: A COMMUNITY BASED EPIDDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN

Background: There is no published epidemiological study to assess the prevalence, risk factors and management of acne based on severity among youth of Pakistan which could be helpful in guiding clinical decisions. Objective: Thus, the study was aimed at finding an association of different psychosocial and physiological factors like emotional status, diet, and menstrual cycle affecting severity and duration of acne. Methods: In this cross sectional observational study with 1175 pupils, initially screened for acne, the data of only 510 pupils (43.4%) -categorized according to Lehmann grading scale- were collected from the University of the Punjab, Lahore and its beleaguered community. Results: Our data suggested that 32.74%, 47.45% and 19.80% participants were suffering from mild, moderate and severe acne, respectively. Stress (p=0.002), anger (p=0.000), smoking (p=0.003), overproduction of oil (p=0.028), protein supplement (p=0.05), intake of cheese (p=0.044) and duration of acne (p=0.000) were strongly associated with severity of acne. Among all, only 65.88% of patients were taking either oral (doxycycline) or topical (clindamycin gel) medications, while others failed to opt any treatment. Conclusion: Taken together, mild to moderate acne is common among pupils of Lahore. Therefore, it is inevitable that targeted educational modules should be designed for the youth affected by acne due to psychosocial and physiological reasons along with clinical and non-clinical management preferences

ADULT ACNE: ITS CLINICOEPIDEMIOLOGICAL FEATURES

Although acne is principally a disorder of adolescence, the prevalence of adult acne is increasing. Adult acne has been dened as the presence of acne beyond the age of 25 years. Acne in adult women may have different clinical features i.e., more involvement of lower face, association with hair loss, premenstrual are, signs and symptoms of insulin resistance, dyslipidaemias. Various studies have shown that a signicant percentage of adult women with acne failed to respond to treatment with systemic antibiotics and isotretinoin which indicates a need for treatment alternatives with improved effectiveness and acceptable side effects for resistant acne. This study aims to study the different clinicoepidemiological features of adult acne.

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Insulin Receptor Substrate 1 Gly972Arg (rs1801278) Polymorphism Is Associated with Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Kashmiri Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is commonly associated with metabolic abnormalities such as hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance and obesity. The genetic variants of genes regulating insulin action, expression and regulation are suggested as possible factors involved in development and severity of clinical manifestations in PCOS. Aim: We investigated whether IRS-1Gly972Arg (rs1801278) polymorphism is associated with increased risk of PCOS in Kashmiri women. The correlation of various clinical, metabolic and hormonal markers with rs1801278 single nucleotide polymorphism was analyzed. The genotypic–phenotypic association of clinical manifestations of PCOS with the tested genetic variant was also assessed. Results: There were no significant differences in allele frequency (OR = 0.87, CI = 0.59–1.29, χ2 = 0.456, p = 0.499) or genotypic distribution (χ2 = 3.73, p = 0.15) between PCOS women and controls. No significant association was also found in the dominant (OR = 1.63, χ2 = 0.377, p = 0.53), recessive (OR = 0.79, χ2 = 1.01, p = 0.31) or heterozygote vs. homozygote (OR = 1.34, χ2 = 1.53, p = 0.22) genotype model analysis. The genotype–phenotype correlation analysis showed that the Arg allele was significantly associated with increased central adiposity markers hip circumference (p = 0.012), and body adiposity index BAI (p = 0.002) in the recessive model in PCOS women. The two-hour glucose (p = 0.04) and insulin resistance marker HOMA (p = 0.44) were significantly higher in Arg allele carriers. The androgen excess markers dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate DHEAS (p = 0.02), Ferriman–Gallwey score (p = 0.012), prevalence of acne, alopecia and hirsutism (all p < 0.01) were significantly elevated in the wild-type GG genotype. Conclusions:IRS-1Gly972Arg genetic variant does not increase the risk of PCOS in Kashmiri women. However, this polymorphism is associated with clinical manifestations of insulin resistance, obesity and hyperandrogenism, suggesting its possible role in variable phenotypic manifestations of PCOS.

The Prevalence and Related Factors of Acne Exacerbation and Face Mask Wearing during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: Acne is one of the most common skin adverse effects associated with face mask wearing, which was initially reported among healthcare workers but later found in the general population. Objective: To explore the prevalence and possible related factors of acne exacerbation from face mask wearing during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Materials and Methods: The present research was a cross-sectional analytic study. Data were collected by surveying the general population who wore masks regularly. Results: The prevalence of face mask-related acne was 223 participants (49.6%). Gender, occupation, type of face mask, mask-wearing method, reuse of masks, mask cleaning method, cosmetic usage, attitudes about skincare, and risks of acne were not significantly associated with acne. The major risk factors for acne exacerbation were being younger than 30, wearing a mask more than four hours per day, and at least five days per week. Wearing a mask at least five days per week showed a higher risk of acne 3.26 times compared to wearing a mask less than five days per week (AOR 3.26, 95% CI 1.36 to 7.84, p=0005). People under the age of 30 were 1.96 times more likely to develop acne than those over the age of 30 (AOR 1.96, 95% CI 1.34 to 2.87, p&lt;0.001). Conclusion: The present study illustrated the significant relationship between face mask wearing and acne exacerbation. Face mask wearing duration and age are factors associated with acne exacerbation. Keywords: Acne; Face mask; Acne-related factors; COVID-19

Face mask-induced skin changes: a new common phenomenon during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Coronavirus disease 2019 is a severe acute respiratory syndrome, and wearing a mask is an important preventive measure. However, long-term use can cause maskne, or mask-induced acne. This study evaluated the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and severity of mask-induced acne and its effect on pre-existing dermatosis using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised 15 questions on 6 primary topics: demographic data, type of face mask, dermatological symptoms after using a mask, preexisting dermatological conditions, the duration of use, and the effects of mask use on existing dermatological conditions. We included 1,025 participants; 48.6% had dermatological symptoms after using masks. The most common symptoms were red papules (33.8%) and itching (27.2%). Individuals who wore masks for more than 4 hours daily experienced more dermatological symptoms, for example, healthcare providers, who had a higher risk of maskrelated dermatosis than participants with other occupations. Moreover, masks significantly increased the severity of rosacea, contact dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis. These results suggest that board-certified dermatologists should assess patients in larger-scale studies to determine adequate management strategies.

Efficacy and tolerability of three topical acne treatments by body mass index: post hoc analysis including overweight and obese patients

Background Acne prevalence may be higher in overweight/obese individuals, potentially due to hormonal, inflammatory, and/or dietary factors. However, the effects of body mass index (BMI) on topical acne treatments are largely unknown. Methods Post hoc analyses of changes in inflammatory/noninflammatory lesions and treatment success were conducted using phase 3 data: clindamycin phosphate/benzoyl peroxide (CP/BPO) 1.2%/3.75% gel (NCT01701024); tretinoin 0.05% lotion (NCT02965456 and NCT02932306; pooled); and tazarotene 0.045% lotion (NCT03168321 and NCT03168334; pooled). Data were analyzed by BMI subgroups: <25kg/m2 (underweight-to-normal), 25-<30kg/m2 (overweight), and ≥30kg/m2 (obese). Results Among participants analyzed (CP/BPO = 495; tretinoin = 1,636; tazarotene = 1,612), ∼20–25% were overweight and 15–20% were obese. At week 12, mean percent changes from baseline in inflammatory lesions were: CP/BPO (overweight: −63.2%, obese: −56.0%); tretinoin (−57.6%, −53.1%); tazarotene (−59.9%, −56.8%). Mean changes in noninflammatory lesions were: CP/BPO (−54.2%, −50.8%); tretinoin (−51.6%, −44.9%); tazarotene (−56.7%, −54.6%). Treatment success rates with active treatment ranged from 16.2% to 33.5% across BMI groups. Conclusions CP/BPO 1.2%/3.75% gel, tretinoin 0.05% lotion, and tazarotene 0.045% lotion were all effective in reducing acne lesions by ≥45% in overweight/obese patients with moderate-to-severe acne, comparable to the underweight-to-normal group. Efficacy of these topical acne treatments is not greatly impacted by BMI and may be affected more by the formulation.

Acne risk in transgender and gender diverse populations: A retrospective, comparative cohort study

Acne risk in transgender and gender diverse populations: A retrospective, comparative cohort study

Incidence, prevalence and risk of acne in adolescent and adult patients with atopic dermatitis: a matched cohort study.

Use of Janus kinase 1 inhibitors in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with incident acne in adolescent and adults that is mostly mild, transient and treatable. There is a need for more knowledge about the risk and severity of acne in patients with AD. To examine the prevalence, incidence and risk of acne in adolescents and adults with AD using nationwide prescription data. A matched cohort study of 6600 adults with AD and 66 000 controls was conducted using routinely and prospectively collected nationwide administrative data. Adjusted hazard ratios (HR) are reported with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The 12-month prevalence of acne was 3.7% in the general population and 3.9% among AD patients. The incidence rate of acne was highest among 12- to 18-year-old AD patients, and overall slightly higher in women with AD compared with males. The overall risk in patients with AD was similar with that of the general population (HR 0.96; 95% CI 0.88-1.06), whereas the risk of being treated for severe acne was reduced in AD patients (HR 0.59; 95% CI 0.47-0.73) and mainly among adolescents and young adults. The HR of acne increased with age reaching 1.41 (95% CI 1.07-1.87) for ages 30-39 years, and 2.07 (95% CI 1.42-3.03) for patients ≥40 years compared with controls. The risk and severity of acne in AD patients change with age and sex, which may be used for the risk assessment of acne following treatment with Janus kinase 1 inhibitors.

Correlation study between clinical classification and disability index in a holistic evaluation of acne severity and impact in Turkey.

This study provides a comparison between disease severity observed by inspectors and the disease burden assessed by patients is scanty in acne study. In a multicenter prospective hospital-based study, modified Comprehensive Acne Severity Scale (mCASS) and Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) were employed to grade disease severity and to determine the quality of life, respectively. The average of the mCASS and CADI scores, with range at 0-25, was termed as Acne Severity and Impact Grading System (ASIG). In 1331 evaluated patients (mean: 21,51±4,93 years), including 306 men and 1025 women, an overall significant, positive correlation was found between ASIG and mCASS (r=0.862), or CADI (r=0.686), respectively (P=0.001 each). Adult women with back acne and adolescent with décolleté expressed greater concern (higher CADI) than the clinical severity (lower mCASS). The overall prevalence of acne in décolleté area, including neck, was 32.3%. Discrepancies in the acne severity between self-perception and objective evaluation exist in certain subgroups of patients. Décolleté acne deserves special attention in clinical assessment.

Prevalence and risk factors of acne among adolescents in Kosovska Mitrovica: A cross-sectional study

Background/Aim: Acne can occur in people of all ages, but mostly affects the population at puberty. Given the high prevalence and large impact that acne has on young people, the aim of this study was to assess adolescents' knowledge about factors that improve or worsen the clinical picture of acne, as well as to evaluate the sources used to obtain information on acne. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 460 high school pupils from the Medical School and Gymnasium in Kosovska Mitrovica. A self-administrated questionnaire was used. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to model the association between gender (males/females) or presence of acne (no/yes) and potential exacerbating and ameliorating factors, as well as sources of information. Results: 36.7 % of the respondents were male and 63.3 % were female. 48.9 % of high school pupils confirmed that they had acne. The main factors that worsen the condition of acne, were irregular face washing (88.7 %), hormones (87.0 %), fatty foods (80.9 %) and sweets (79.3 %). The majority of respondents believed that the intake of more water (83.9 %), cosmetic treatment (77.8 %), dietary changes (75.9 %), holiday (54.1 %) and sunbathing (39.3 %) affect improving acne. Taking more water (OR = 1.77; 95 % CI = 1.01-3.11) as a factor in improving acne was significantly more common in girls, while boys more often believed that sunbathing (OR = 0.62; 95 % CI = 0.41-0.94) and weight loss (OR = 0.53; 95 % CI = 0.32-0.88) affect the improvement of acne. The most important sources of information about acne were the Internet (73.0 %) followed by parents (62.6 %), friends (54.1 %), and a doctor (42.8 %). Conclusion: Acne was more common in women and those with a positive family history. The presence of misconceptions among young people regarding the factors that improve or worsen the condition of acne indicates the need for additional education.

Prevalence and risk factors of pre-pubertal acne among school children in menoufia governorate, Egypt

Prevalence and risk factors of pre-pubertal acne among school children in menoufia governorate, Egypt

Adult female acne: Clinical and therapeutic particularities (Review).

Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit that was traditionally viewed as a disease of the adolescence. However, over the past several years, an increasing number of adult women have been reported to suffer from this condition. The prevalence of adult female acne ranges between 12 and 54%. Two clinical types can be distinguished in this population, a ‘retentional’ and an ‘inflammatory’ type, which usually tend to overlap. In terms of evolution, three main subtypes can be identified: Persistent acne, which is the most frequent subtype, late-onset acne and recurrent acne. This type of acne is mainly mild-to-moderate in severity and may be refractory to conventional treatment. The etiopathogenesis is complex and has yet to be fully elucidated. It appears to involve an interaction among genetic predisposition, hormonal factors, and chronic activation of the innate immune system overlapping with external factors, such as daily stress, Western-type diet, use of tobacco and cosmetics. The treatment may be challenging and a holistic approach is required, with special attention to the individual needs and particularities of adult women. Both topical and systemic treatments are available, with hormonal therapies being of special value in this population. The aim of the present article was to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information on the clinical presentation, etiopathogenesis and treatment of adult female acne.

Association Between Diet and Acne Severity: A Cross-sectional Study in Thai Adolescents and Adults.

The association between diet and acne is of growing concern. Every country has its own food culture; however, only a few studies have surveyed the influence of Asian cuisine on acne. This study investigated the association between acne severity and diet/lifestyle factors in 2,467 Thai adolescents and adults. Data were collected via a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. In Thai adolescents and adults, the prevalence of mild acne was 52%, moderate acne 22%, and severe acne 8%. No acne was found in 18% of participants. The dietary factors associated with increased severity of acne were consumption of chocolate >100 g/week (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.29; 95% CI 1.07–1.56), oily and fried food >3 times/week (aOR 1.84; 95% CI 1.07–3.16) and white rice (aOR 1.80; 95% CI 1.24–2.63). Conversely, the factors associated with decreased severity of acne were consumption of sugar-free milk-free tea (aOR 0.61; 95% CI 0.43–0.87) and vegetables (aOR 0.74; 95% CI 0.62–0.89).

Clinical Manifestations of Hyperandrogenism and Ovulatory Dysfunction Are Not Associated with His1058 C/T SNP (rs1799817) Polymorphism of Insulin Receptor Gene Tyrosine Kinase Domain in Kashmiri Women with PCOS.

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine metabolic disorder affecting premenopausal women. Besides primary features like anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries, women with PCOS present with multiple metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological disorders. The etiology is multifactorial and the different genetic variants are suggested to play an important role in pathogenesis. Insulin resistance is a ubiquitous finding in PCOS and SNPs in genes involved in the insulin signaling pathway are possible candidates that can explain the development of clinical manifestations of PCOS. Aim We aimed to investigate the association of INSR His1058 C/T (rs1799817) single nucleotide polymorphism with PCOS in Kashmiri women. The genotypic-phenotypic correlation of the tested SNP with hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and metabolic markers was evaluated. Results The allele frequency (OR = 1.00, 95% CI = 0.67–1.48, χ2 = 0.01, P=0.99) and genotype distribution (χ2 = 3.73, P=0.15) in INSR C/T polymorphism were comparable with controls. No significant association was found with PCOS in dominant (P=0.194), recessive (P=0.442), and homo vs. het. (P=0.5) genotype models. Genotype-phenotype correlation analysis revealed that variant TT genotype had significantly higher HOMA (P=0.029) and reduced insulin sensitivity QUICKI (P=0.037) values. There was no significant variation in the prevalence of hirsutism, acne, alopecia, menstrual disturbances, acanthosis nigricans, and obesity (all P > 0.05) in different INSR C/T genotypes. Conclusion The INSR C/T SNP (rs1799817) does not increase the risk of PCOS in Kashmiri women. This SNP is unlikely to play a significant role in the development and manifestation of clinical symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Acne prevalence and characterization in adolescents.

Background. Acne vulgaris is a very common chronic disease that affects mainly adolescents and has a negative effect on their quality of life. Objective and methods. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of acne in adolescents, to characterize this condition and estimate its impact on adolescents’ quality of life. For this purpose, a questionnaire was distributed in 4 schools to teenagers aged 14 to 17 years in 2021. Results. A sample of 237 adolescents was analyzed. The overall prevalence of acne was 71.3%. The median age was 16 years, acne evolution was favorable in 53.3% of cases, 44.4% had permanent lesions and 75.7% experienced flare ups. Comedonal acne lesions were reported by 74.0% of adolescents and inflammatory acne was reported by 69.2%. As for severity, 27.8% had mild lesions and 12.4% had moderate lesions. We found that female gender, topical and systemic treatment, and acne duration had a statistically significant association with acne severity. There was also an association between female gender, relapses, and acne severity in the last 12 months and worse quality of life scores. Discussion. In our study, the prevalence of acne was high, comedonal and inflammatory lesions were the more frequent type of acne, and severe forms were not frequent. Several adolescents reported relapses and the quality of life was undoubtedly affected. These findings were in accordance with recent literature and strengthen the available data. The extensive characterization of this population along with the risk factors that we found to be associated with acne severity, should be taken into account when treating these adolescents.

Association of LH/FSH ratio with menstrual cycle regularity and clinical features of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

BackgroundUnderstanding the global prevalence and phenotypic features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is important as geographic factors and ethnic variations can significantly alter the clinical syndrome. The aim of this study was to determine and evaluate the luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone ratio (LH/FSH) in women with PCOS during therapy on selected endocrine and biochemical parameters.ResultsWomen with PCOS were included in the study and were classified into two groups: women without therapy (de novo) and women with therapy for PCOS. ESHERE/ASRM criteria that require the presence of two out of three criteria: ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and morphological PCOS detected by ultrasound diagnostics. Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) was used for FSH and insulin analysis. The enzymatic method was used to analyze the biochemical profile. There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of the LH/FSH ratio (2.56 vs. 2.41, P=0.043), glucose (6.23 vs. 5.12, P=0.003), insulin (19.21 vs. 7.35, P=0.000), IR (3.22 vs. 1.42, P=0.000), cholesterol (5.97 vs. 4.92, P=0.002), and LDL (3.56 vs. 2.56, P=0.001). The data suggest that patients with PCOS therapy have reduced hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance. There was a significant correlation between the LH and FSH in the de novo group, as well as the correlation between hormone levels and LH/FSH ratio in both groups. Patients with PCOS therapy have a tendency for normal body weight and reduction of severe obesity compared to patients without therapy. Clinical features such as regular menstrual cycle and the prevalence of acne and hirsutism are not significantly different between groups.ConclusionPCOS cause irregularities of the menstrual cycle, the appearance of clinical manifestations, especially changes of LH/FSH ratio. Therapy for PCOS contributes to better regulation of endocrine and biochemical parameters, especially in the reduction of hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and reduced LH/FSH ratio.

Concept of Busoore Labaniya (Acne Vulgaris) and its Management In Light of Unani System of Medicine

Acne vulgaris is extremely common dermatological disorder, affecting more than 85% of adolescents and young adults. In western societies, acne vulgaris is a nearly universal skin disease afflicting 79% to 95% of the adolescent population. A recent systematic review of the epidemiology of acne across the world noted acne prevalence estimates ranging from just over 20% to over 95%. The greatest burden of acne globally is between the first and third decade of life and almost certainly causes embarrassment, stigma, shame, guilt, and low self-esteem, which are likely to cause psychosocial problems. It is characterized by both inflammatory (papules, pustules and nodules) and non-inflammatory comedones (open and closed) lesions. In Unani system of medicine, acne vulgaris is termed as busoore labaniya that are whitish eruptions on the nose and face that represent milk droplets or frozen ghee (Roghan zard) due to Ma’dah sadidiyah or pus like morbid matter that is directed towards the skin for expulsion along with ghaleez bukharat. There are mentioned numerous single and compound formulations having Mujaffif and Muhallil properties for the management of Busoore Labaniya. The principle of treatment is aimed to removal of morbid matter, which is the actual culprit for the genesis of pathology leading to development of busoore labaniya. So there is need to explore the Unani concept of dermatoses. Present review paper is an attempt to highlight the possible management and preventive measures of acne vulgaris through Unani medicine.&#x0D; Keywords: Busoore labaniya, Acne vulgaris, Unani system of medicine, Mujaffif and Muhallil.