Prevalence of Acne Vulgaris in Population of Rural Area in Western Rajasthan

ABSTRACT

Background: The incidence of acne is different from various countries and ethnic groups. It commonly affects adolescents and young adults and is characterized by open and closed comedones, erythematous papules and pustules, and in severe cases nodules, deep pustules, and pseudocysts. Aim of the studyTo assess the prevalence of acne vulgaris in population of rural areas of western Rajasthan. Methods: The study was conducted in the department of department of Dermatology of the Bangur District Hospital, Pali, Rajasthan. For the selection of the study population we selected randomly 100 individuals from the rural area of Western Rajasthan. The subjects were examined for the presence of acne, site and severity, and lesions present were graded as mild, moderate, and severe according to the classification of the American Academy of Dermatology. Results: A total of 100 patients participated in the study. In the study group, acne was present in 38 subjects (38%) and was not present in 62 subjects (62%).We observed that the prevalence of acne in males was 41 % whereas acne in females was 33.33%. Conclusion: The prevalence of rural area of western Rajasthan id 38%. The acne is more prevalent in males as compared to females