Table 2.
Comparison of LSAS, HADS, SDS, ASI-3, PSS scores between acne and control group
| Variable | Acne (n = 61) | Control (n = 61) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSAS | Fear | 43 (30–75) | 31 (26–63) | < 0.001 |
| Avoidance | 38 (27–73) | 31 (26–63) | < 0.001 | |
| Total score | 82 (58–145) | 62 (52–126) | < 0.001 | |
| HADS | Anxiety | 8 (0–17) | 4 (0–10) | < 0.001 |
| Depression | 5 (0–15) | 3 (0–9) | < 0.001 | |
| SDS | Work | 1 (0–2) | 0 | < 0.001 |
| Social | 1 (0–3) | 0 | < 0.001 | |
| Family | 0 (0–3) | 0 | < 0.001 | |
| ASI-3 | Physical | 5 (0–23) | 2 (0–14) | 0.001 |
| Cognitive | 4 (0–23) | 4 (0–19) | 0.262 | |
| Social | 6 (0–20) | 5 (0–16) | 0.099 | |
| Total score | 15 (3–55) | 12 (3–29) | 0.017 | |
| PSS | Insufficient self-efficacy | 12 (5–22) | 4 (0–14) | < 0.001 |
| Stress/discomfort | 16 (3–28) | 5 (0–13) | < 0.001 | |
| Total score | 29 (10–50) | 10 (0–24) | < 0.001 | |
LSAS – Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, HADS – Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, SDS – Sheehan Disability Scale, ASI-3 – Anxiety Sensitivity Index, PSS – Perceived Stress Scale.