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The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) and sebum level in adult female acne. A cross sectional study was conducted with 50 samples, in June to October 2017.
Epidemiological studies have shown that number of adult female acne vulgaris (AV) increases. Hormone, sebum production, Propionibacterium acne and inflammatory process are factors involved in AV development. The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) and sebum level in adult female acne. This research used cross sectional study with 50 samples, aged 25-49 years by consecutive sampling. The degree of acne vulgaris was evaluated using Lehman criteria , and then the sebum level and DHEAS were measured objectively using sebumeter and serum, respectively.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Sebum level | Using sebumeter to evaluate the sebum level objectively | One day |
| Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate | Blood serum was used to evaluate Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate level. | One day |
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Female
Female , age 25-29 years, diagnosed with mild to severe acne vulgaris
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Irma B Sitohang, MD,PhD | Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Indonesia dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital | Jakarta | Jakarta Pusat | 10430 | Indonesia |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000152 | Acne Vulgaris |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D017486 | Acneiform Eruptions |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D012625 | Sebaceous Gland Diseases |
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