Prevalence of severity, type and dermoscopy of Acne vulgaris

Abstract

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is characterized as an inflammatory disorder predominantly manifesting on the facial region, chest, upper back, and shoulders as comedones, papules, pustules, nodules or cysts. The diagnosis of acne vulgaris primarily relies on clinical assessment but dermoscope can be good diagnostic tool to detect and evaluate acne lesions. The aim of this study is to describe prevalence of type and severity of acne and dermoscopic features of acne vulgaris, in order to enhance our understanding of acne and to improve its management. Methods: Prevalence of severity, pattern and dermoscopic patterns of 24 acne patients were analyzed and photographed. Results: Regarding severity mild acne patients were (25%) and moderate acne patients were (75%). Comedonal acne was (83.3%) while inflammatory acne was (75%). Conclusion: Comedonal acne is more prevalent than papulopustular acne. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive imaging technique, provides valuable insights into the characteristics of acne lesions that helps into better diagnosis and evaluation of acne treatments.