ĐẶC ĐIỂM LÂM SÀNG VÀ CHẤT LƯỢNG CUỘC SỐNG CỦA BỆNH NHÂN SẸO MỤN TRỨNG CÁ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN DA LIỄU THÀNH PHỐ CẦN THƠ NĂM 2023

Abstract

Background: Acne scar is a common complication that greatly affects patient's aesthetic, psychological and quality of life. Objectives: To describe clinical characteristics and evaluate the dermatology quality of life of acne scar patients at Can Tho City Hospital of Dermato-Venerology in 2023. Material and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study on 38 patients with acne scars. Results: The majority of patients with atrophic scars was highest at 89.5% and mainly distributed on the face (73.7%). The severity of scars was mostly moderate (Goodman 2 and 3) accounting for 84.2%. Most scars of moderate severity (Goodman 2 and 3) had an average scar severity score of 21.82± 6.05. According to Dermatology life quality index, half of patients were affected to a great extent (55.26%) and the average total score was 11.6±4.19. The total quality of life score and the severity of acne scars had a moderate positive linear correlation with each other (r=0.308). Conclusion: Most cases of acne scars recorded clinically are atrophic scars and are mainly distributed on the face. Most acne scars are of moderate severity. Acne scars affect greatly to patient's quality of life. The quality of life and the severity of acne scars have a positive linear correlation with each other.