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ACNE is a common disease that mostly affects adolescents and young adults, and up to 80% of people aged 18–25 years suffer from it. This is one of the most important stages of life, when identity is formed and social relationships are created. Therefore, prompt treatment of the disease should occur before it causes permanent negative psychological and physical effects.

This article complements this Narrative review

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1. Acknowledge the factors impacting the psychological health of patients with acne
2. Cognition of the factors impacting effective acne treatment
3. Recognise the benefit to patient mental health when the social and economic burden of acne is alleviated

Authors: Kurt Gebauer, Lori Zhang

Article Type: Insight+