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Acne Vulgaris
Acne may prevent people from participating in sport and exercise, says research
March 30th, 2008
Acne patients who are highly anxious about their skin condition say they are less likely to participate in sport or exercise, according to new research at the University of Bath (UK). The study, published in the Journal of Health Psychology, involved 50 young to middle-aged adults recruited from a national acne support group. As well as saying that they were less likely to participate in sport or exercise, acne sufferers who perceived their skin to be negatively evaluated by others also experienced lower self-esteem and a poorer quality of life. This pattern was similar in both men and women. The researchers say that...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-30)
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