KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Applied Family Therapy Journal (AFTJ) 3041-8798 4 Serial Number 16 2023 07 31 The effect of acne severity on quality of life in acne vulgaris patients The effect of acne severity on quality of life in acne vulgaris patients 304 314 10.61838/kman.aftj.4.2.19 EN Journal Article <p><strong>Aim:</strong> The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between quality of life and acne disease.<strong> Methods:</strong> In this study, a descriptive study method has used. There were 93 patients aged 15 to 50 years with acne skin disorder who included in the study by available sampling method. The GAGS rating scale was used for the severity of the disease. Also, The Skin Quality of Life Questionnaire (DLQI), was used to determine the quality of life of acne patients.<strong> Results:</strong> Quality of life was not normal among the acne severity groups, so the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to calculate the correlation, which stated that there is a significant correlation between these two variables (P&lt;0.001).<strong> Conclusion:</strong> Quality of life and acne vulgaris have a strong correlation. Considering the frequency of this disorder and its effect on the social and emotional performance of people, it is necessary to investigate more in order to prevent and treat this disorder.</p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/aftj/article/download/596/629