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CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND RELATED FACTORS OF ACNE SCARS AT HANOI DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY HOSPITAL
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Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics and related factors of acne scars at Hanoi Dermatology Hospital. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 79 patients with acne scars who visited Hanoi Dermatology Hospital from July 2021 to July 2022. Results: The mean age was 24.2 ± 5.4 years, with a predominance of females (59.8%). The mean duration of scarring was 3.2 ± 2.3 years. The most common scar type was rolling scars (59.8%), most frequently located on the cheeks (34.5%). Grade 4 scars accounted for the highest proportion (65.5%). Nodulocystic acne and disease duration over 2 years were associated with more severe scarring. All patients reported an impact on their quality of life. Conclusion: Patients with acne scars were mainly young females with long-standing rolling scars, most of which were severe (grade 4). Nodulocystic acne and prolonged disease duration were related to scar severity.
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acne scars, acne vulgaris, scar severity, related factors.
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