Varhlunchhungi Varhlunchungi, Mani Kalaivani, Chitralok Hemraj, Sanjeev Gupta, Sumit Malhotra, Nikhil Tandon
Metabolic Syndrome Among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cureus
acne occurs 90 young adolescents prior research found population exhibits limited understanding acne vulnerable myths misinformation accumulated family members friends social media created virtual presentation skin hygiene acne prevention acneassociated stigma adolescent youth aged 913 improve acne health literacy reviewed three boardcertified dermatologists descriptive crosssectional study using data collected quality improvement n 209 total revealed approximately half n 102202 505 students believed acne could treated medications 340 n 67197 believed acne could impact mental health students incorrectly believed dirt buildup n 124209 593 poor hygiene n 125209 598 pathogenic acne results stress necessity early evidencebased educational interventions cornerstone breaking selfperpetuating myths misinformation may lead acne mismanagement delayed access healthcare permanent scarring later life