Acne and its association with internalizing problems

Acne vulgaris or “acne” is a prevalent and burdensome cutaneous condition that has been linked with unique mental health implications. Clinical (i.e., general social anxiety, major depression) subclinical indicators (e.g., excessive worry, self-consciousness, low self-esteem) of internalizing disorders have associated acne across demographics age groups cultures). Considering the persistent burden disease these outcomes, our primary aim was to concretely synthesize relation between symptoms. A secondary address role combined oral contraceptives isotretinoin Accutane), widely prescribed medical treatments for acne, may play in this as both depression anxiety. We discuss practical implications strengthen effective biopsychosocial management suffering individuals. This review actively upholds amplifies call longitudinal research integrates developmental psychology dermatology literature effectively treat its entirety, including health.