Wednesday 30/April/2025 – 10:12 PM
A recent study revealed that adults with acne are more likely to develop eating disorders by up to 2.4 times, compared to those who do not suffer from this skin condition.
Study: Acne doubles the risk of eating disorders in adults
According to the Health Day website, the study, which was conducted on about 7,400 patients suffering from acne, and compared their data with more than 207,000 healthy people, showed that the risk of eating disorders remains 65% higher even after calculating other risk factors such as mood disorders, or body image disorder.
Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, a study researcher from Yale University, said: We found that acne is clearly linked to an increase in the possibility of eating disorders in adults.
He added: The results of this study can help doctors to provide more comprehensive care, by paying attention to the early signs of eating disorders in patients with acne.
The study highlights the importance of dealing with skin problems, especially in the late puberty, as it is not only a skin problem, but may be related to deeper psychological and behavioral problems, such as eating disorders.
Experts note that these results call for a review of how to deal with acne cases, especially among adults, as it exceeds a topical treatment for the skin, and requires a psychological and behavioral examination in some cases.
The researchers assert that the stigma associated with acne, especially in work environments or social relationships, can affect a person’s self -esteem, and increase the possibility of developing problems such as nervous loss or pathological evil.
Doctors advise the need to open broader communication channels between dermatologists and psychologists when dealing with chronic acne cases, to ensure early diagnosis and adequate psychological support for the patient.
