Facial acne causes stigmatization among adolescents: A cross‐sectional study

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Vol. 21; no. 12; pp. 6815 - 6821
• Main Authors: Szepietowska, Marta, Dąbrowska, Alicja, Nowak, Bernadetta, Skinderowicz, Katarzyna, Wilczyński, Bartosz, Krajewski, Piotr K., Jankowska‐Konsur, Alina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.12.2022
• Subjects: acne; Acne Vulgaris - epidemiology; Adolescent; adolescents; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Male; Quality of Life; Skin Diseases; Social Stigma; Stereotyping; stigmatization; acne; stigmatization; quality of life; adolescents

Background Stigmatization is defined as a discrediting mark which sets the person from others and hindering interpersonal relationships. Literature data on stigma in acne subjects are scarce. Aims This study was undertaken to assess feelings of stigmatization in adolescents with facial acne. Materia...