Role of personality and self-esteem in acne vulgaris: A case–control study from Southern India

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Dr. Ashish B Shetty
MBBS, MD (Skin), Dermatologist and Cosmetologist
Skin Cure Skin & Hair Clinic

Acne patients had significantly higher neuroticism and lower extraversion compared to controls. Self-esteem scores were lower in acne patients.

Reference: Bondade S, Hosthota A, Kalakota N, et al. Role of personality and self-esteem in acne vulgaris: A case–control study from Southern India. Annals of Indian Psychiatry. 2025;9(3):279–283.