Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease—rather than a natural part of the life cycle
as colloquially viewed—of the pilosebaceous unit (comprising the hair follicle, hair shaft and …

Acne is a common skin disease with a high prevalence in adolescents and young adults. In
addition to physical effects such as permanent scarring and disfigurement, acne has long …

Background: Acne vulgaris causes erythematous papulopustular lesions in active stage and
often leave behind residual scarring and pigmentation. Its onset in adolescence may add to …

Over 70 years have passed since dermatologists John H. Stokes and Donald M. Pillsbury
first proposed a gastrointestinal mechanism for the overlap between depression, anxiety and …

Acne vulgaris has long been postulated to feature a gastrointestinal mechanism, dating back
80 years to dermatologists John H. Stokes and Donald M. Pillsbury. They hypothesised that …

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatologic complaints. Although dermatologists
are skilled at treating acne, invisible psychological scars can be left by the disease. We …

Introduction Psoriasis is a common skin disease, with chronic inflammation and a complex
etiology. It has long been recognized that chronic skin conditions and mental health …

Most people would like to change something about their bodies and the way that they look,
but for some it becomes an obsession. A healthy skin plays an important role in a person's …

Background Vitiligo and acne vulgaris, commonly affecting the face, have significant
psychological effects and impair the quality of life of the affected individuals. Because of their …

Acne causes profound negative psychological and social effects on the quality of life (QoL)
of patients. The European Dermatology Forum S3‐Guideline for the Treatment of Acne …