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标题：Factors Aggravating or Precipating Acne
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作者：Dave Kairavee ; Choksi Vivek
期刊名称：National Journal of Community Medicine
印刷版ISSN：0976-3325
电子版ISSN：2229-6816
出版年度：2010
卷号：1
期号：1
页码：44-46
出版社：National Journal of Community Medicine
摘要：This cross- sectional study was conducted from 11thMarch to 11th April 2010 among 100 consecutive prospective patients attending the clinics of a renowned dermatologist for the treatment of Acne in the city of Surat. The study identifies variables such as consumption of spicy foods, pickles, mango, fast food, fried food; stressful situations mainly examinations, financial constrains and family disputes; sun exposure; excessive oiling of hair; pre-menstrual exacerbation; washing of face with soaps as triggers and aggravating factors as perceived and self reported by respondents. The study recommends a relook on the pertinent variables, especially the dietary ones. The study also brings out the need to formulate strategies to enable adolescents and young adults to effectively deal with the perplexing issue of Acne.
关键词：Acne Vulgaris; Dermatologist; Isotretinoin; Aggravating factors