Higher incidence of acne among preadolescent girls linked to high BMI
Higher acne incidence among preadolescent girls linked to high BMI suggests a new study published in Pediatric Dermatology.
Researchers have found in a large population-based retrospective study that among preadolescent kids incidence of acne was associated with higher body mass index (BMI) percentiles. However incidence of acne was higher in girls than in boys.
Little is known about acne incidence in preadolescents and its potential association with body mass index (BMI). Our study aims to determine acne incidence in preadolescents and its association with BMI.
Acne incidence is higher in preadolescent girls than boys and increases with age. Preadolescents with acne are more likely to be obese than those without acne. Those with higher BMIs are more likely to be given systemic treatment.
Reference:
Rodriguez Baisi, KE, Weaver, AL, Shakshouk, H, Tollefson, MM. Acne incidence in preadolescents and association with increased body mass index: A population-based retrospective cohort study of 643 cases with age- and sex-matched community controls. Pediatr Dermatol. 2023; 1- 6. doi:10.1111/pde.15223
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Pediatric Dermatology, Rodriguez Baisi, KE, Weaver, AL, Shakshouk, H, Tollefson, MM, Acne incidence, preadolescents, association, increased, body, mass index, population-based, retrospective, cohort, study, 643, cases, age, sex-matched, community controls.
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