[Epidemiology of acne]

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2010 Mar:8 Suppl 1:S4-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2009.07167.x.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is among the most common dermatoses and probably among the most common diseases at all. There is good evidence that acne is genetically determined and that also environmental factors play a role. The influence of hormones and smoking are investigate in several epidemiological studies.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / epidemiology*
  • Acne Vulgaris / genetics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Androgens / blood
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Smoking / adverse effects
  • Smoking / epidemiology
  • Social Environment
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Androgens