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Purpose: Acne Vulgaris (AV) is a disease that affects the pilosebase unit. Mysteries, stress and psychosocial factors play an important role in the beginning and inflammation of AV. Therefore, the identification of the mental problems accompanied by AV patients, the impulsivity and the spotting characteristics will provide clinics with useful information in the fight against the disease. The aim of this study is to assess the levels of depression, depression, and anxiety in patients with AV. Method: The study included 59 patients diagnosed with acne vulgaris with 40 healthy controls. After the sociodemographic characteristics of the groups were recorded, Beck Depression Scale (BDÖ), Beck Anxiety Scale (BAÖ), Barratt Density Scale 11. The version (BDÖ-11), Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris, San Diego Autoquestionaire (TEMPS-A) scales were applied. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DYKE) was also applied to the patient group with the GADS (Global Acne Rating System) and VAS (Visual Activity Score) to determine clinical severity. Results: Cyclothytic and irritable scores of AV patients were significantly higher. In the patient group, the impulsivity scores were significantly higher. The quality of life of patients was found to be less affected or unaffected in 38 patients (64.4 percent), and in 21 patients (35.6 percent) to be medium or highly affected. In the middle-very affected group, the scores of anxiety and depression were significantly higher compared to the less affected group. Result: In our study, we found cyclotimic and irritable sputum scores significantly high in patients with AV. We also found that AV patients had higher levels of impulsivity. As a result, the understanding of the characteristics and personality will be the basis for the establishment of a communication based on cooperation between patients and doctors during the treatment of AV.

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