Association between exposure to ambient air pollution and occurrence of inflammatory acne in the adult population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent skin diseases responsible for dermatological consultations. Several internal and external factors can affect acne occurrence and severity. Outdoor air pollution is an external factor discussed to trigger inflammation of the skin. The objective of this study was to find a link between the exposure to ambient air pollution and inflammatory acne occurrence in the Lebanese adult population.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted, using an online questionnaire to collect the required data from different Lebanese regions. The survey covered pollution exposure questions as well as queries on several factors known to have a role on acne occurrence.

Results

A total of 372 participants were included in the study, aged

SUBMITTER: El Haddad C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8439009 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature