Table 1.
Baseline Demographics and Clinical Characteristics of Acne Patients and Controls
| Characteristic | Acne Patients N (68) | Healthy Control N (50) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male N (%) | 27(39.7%) | 24(48%) |
| Female N (%) | 41 (60.3%) | 26(52%) |
| Age, year | ||
| Male (mean ± SD) | 20.7±3.8 | 39.8±11.8 |
| Female (mean ± SD) | 21.3±3.6 | 37.7±14.85 |
| Sun – exposure ˃2 hours per day N (%) | 14 (20.5%) | 12(24%) |
| Positive family history of acne N (%) | 29(42.65%) | NA |
| Age at onset of disease, years | 16.55±4.99 | NA |
| Duration of the disease, years (mean ± SD) | 4.8±0.8 | NA |
| Site of acne | ||
| Face N (%) | 68(100%) | NA |
| Chest N (%) | 24(35.3%) | |
| Back N (%) | 40(54.41) | |
| The severity of the disease | ||
| Mild N (%) | 21(30.88%) | NA |
| Moderate N (%) | 26(38.24%) | |
| Severe N (%) | 21(30.88%) |
Abbreviations: N, number; SD, standard deviation; %, percentage; NA, not applied.