Multidimensional assessment of acne vulgaris: links between psychiatric symptoms, disordered eating, and dermatologic severity

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease that extends beyond dermatologic symptoms to include psychosocial and behavioral consequences. Although the psychological impact of acne has been acknowledged, the interplay between psychiatric symptoms, eating behaviors, and quality of life remains underexplored. Objectives: To evaluate the associations between psychiatric symptoms, eating behavior patterns, and quality of life among patients with acne vulgaris compared to healthy controls. Methods: < 0.05. Results: = 0.038). Conclusion: Acne vulgaris was associated with psychiatric distress, disordered eating, and impaired quality of life in this case-control sample. These findings support a broader psychosocial perspective, but causal inferences cannot be drawn from this cross-sectional design.