The epidemiology of acne vulgaris in a multiethnic adolescent population from Rotterdam, the Netherlands: A cross-sectional study.
J Am Acad Dermatol
; 90(3): 552-560, 2024 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Although acne is a prevalent multifactorial inflammatory skin condition, few studies were performed in multiethnic populations.OBJECTIVES:
To study the prevalence and determinants of acne in a multiethnic study at the start of puberty.METHODS:
This cross-sectional study is embedded in Generation R, a population-based prospective study from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Three-dimensional facial photos at the center visit in 2016-2019 (of â¼13-year-olds) were used to grade acne severity using the Global Evaluation of the Acne Severity (GEA). Analyses were stratified by biological sex and explored through chi-square tests and multivariable ordinal logistic regression.RESULTS:
A total of 4561 children (51% girls) with a median age of 13.5 (IQR 13.3-13.6) were included. The visible acne prevalence (GEA 2-5) for girls vs boys was 62% vs 45% and moderate-to-severe acne (GEA 3-5) 14% vs 9%. Higher puberty stages (adjusted odds ratios 1.38 [1.20-1.59] and 2.16 [1.86-2.51] for girls and boys, respectively) and darker skin colors V and VI (adjusted odds ratios 1.90 [1.17-3.08] and 2.43 [1.67-3.56]) were associated with more severe acne in both sexes, and being overweight in boys (adjusted odds ratio 1.58 [1.15-2.17]).LIMITATIONS:
Cross-sectional design.CONCLUSIONS:
Acne prevalence was high at the age of 13 years and was associated with advanced puberty, darker skin color, and weight status.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Acné Vulgar
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Acad Dermatol
Año:
2024
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Article