Acne Vulgaris in Saudi Arabia - Myths and Common Misconceptions: A Cross-sectional Study

• Main Authors: Manal A. Aldosari (Author), Dalal A. Aldosari (Author), Rahaf H. Almutairi (Author), Turki A. Aldosari (Author), Asem M. Shadid (Author), Fajer M. Alzamil (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Acne vulgaris is a long-term condition of the sebaceous glands that usually occurs during puberty. The mean prevalence of acne in Saudi males is 54% and ranges from 54% to 84% among Saudi females. Despite the high prevalence of acne vulgaris, it is shrouded in multiple misconceptions tha...