Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
“DEPRESSION AND SOCIAL ANXIETY AMONG PATIENTS WITH PRESENTING ACNE VULGARISâ€
Shijoy P Kunjumon, Najad N, Mohammed Faizal A
JCDR. 2023: 1740-1747
Abstract
Acne Vulgaris is a common skin condition seen on the face, and is associated with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges like, issues of body image, socialization, sexuality, embarrassment, self-consciousness, lack of self-confidence, and social dysfunction such as reduced/avoidance of social interactions with peers and opposite gender. The aim of this study is to determine the magnitude of social anxiety and depression in patients suffering from Acne Vulgaris
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