Acne beliefs, treatment-seeking behaviors, information media usage, and impact on daily living activities of Thai acne patients.
Wanee WisuthsarewongRattanavalai NitiyaromDollaporn KanchanapenkulSittiroj ArunkajohnaskPichaya LimphokaWaranya BoonchaiPublished in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2019)
Some patients had good conceptions of certain aspects of acne, such as the influence of hormones or food, whereas others had misunderstandings about the effects of poor hygiene on acne. Friends and websites were the most common information resources exploited by patients. Acne substantially impaired the quality of patients' lives.