Comparison of the psychosocial impact of acne in adolescents and adults; body satisfaction, self-esteem, and quality of life.

This study demonstrates that acne vulgaris negatively affects an individual's body satisfaction, self-esteem, and QoL. The psychosocial burden of acne is as significant for adults as for adolescents. Body satisfaction, self-esteem, and QoL are in interaction with each other.