M Heydari Seradj; N Naderi; E Naderi; M Seyf Naraghi
Volume 4, Issue 3 , 2001, , Pages 30-37
Abstract
Background: Studies investigating the possible role of personality and emotional factors in acne vulgaris patients have yielded inconsistent and sometimes contradictory results. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess personality and psychological functioning in women with acne vulgaris and ...
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Background: Studies investigating the possible role of personality and emotional factors in acne vulgaris patients have yielded inconsistent and sometimes contradictory results. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess personality and psychological functioning in women with acne vulgaris and compare them with normal women. Patients and Methods: Forty-seven consecutive female patients aged 15-30 years with acne vulgaris attending a clinic in west of Tehran during January and February 2000 were assessed using the Mini-Mult test, a shortened version of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). The results were analyzed using student’s t test. Results: The mean hypochondriasis scale score was greater in the study group in comparison to normal women (P<0.02). The mean depression and psychoasthenia scale scores were greater in patients younger than 22 years in comparison to those 22 years or older (Respectively, P<0.05 and P<0.005). The mean paranoia scale score was smaller in those patients who were treated for acne vulgaris 3 or more times in the past in comparison to those who were treated less than 3 times (P<0.05). Conclusion: Women aged 15-30 years with acne vulgaris used the disease as a tool to attract others attention. Anxiety and depressin were more common in female patients younger than 22 years. Those patients who were treated for acne vulgaris 3 or more times in the past were tough-minded persons who refused to accept others recommendations.
H Tabatabai; M Heydari Seradj
Volume 4, Issue 1 , 2000, , Pages 36-50
Abstract
Dapsone first came into medicine as an antibacterial agent but was found to be less effective than other sulfonamides. Likewise its activity against tuberculosis was disappointing. Nevertheless, it has been the main stay in the treatment of leprosy. It also has some action against malaria and other parasites. ...
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Dapsone first came into medicine as an antibacterial agent but was found to be less effective than other sulfonamides. Likewise its activity against tuberculosis was disappointing. Nevertheless, it has been the main stay in the treatment of leprosy. It also has some action against malaria and other parasites. Nowadays, after leprosy, dapsone has proved as a valuable drug in the treatment of a wide range of mainly uncommon and rare dermatoses. In this article, we present a comprehensive review of the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, uses, adverse reactions and management of side effects of dapsone.