Korean J Dermatol.  1978 Dec;16(6):471-476.

Statistical Study of Acne Vulgaris in Korean Adolescence

• Kim HK

Abstract

Acne vulgaris was studied from July, 1976, to September, 1976, in 1, 089 high school students by questionaires in Kwangju city. Results were as follows; 1. The prevalence of acne in this group was 71. 2 % There was no difference between boys and girls, 2. Generally, severity of acne in boys was higher than girls. 3. Approximately 80% of all participants who had acne had involvement of the face 4. The mean age of onset was 15. 7 in boys and 15. 2 in girls. 5. Among 53.9% of the participants who reported a seasonal change, there was irnprovernent in acne during fall in boys, winter in gi."1s. 6. Relation between the severity of acne and menstural period was not noticed. 7. Of the students with acne, 58.3% had a familial history. 8. The mean age of initiation of therapy was 16. 5 years for bosy and 15. 2 years for girls.

MeSH Terms

Acne Vulgaris*
Adolescent*
Age of Onset
Female
Gwangju
Humans
Prevalence
Seasons
Statistics as Topic*