RELATION OF STRESS TO ACNE IN YOUNG ADULTS OF PAKISTAN

The following gathered information is restricted for research purpose only, and will be strictly confidential Age:___23____ Education Level:___Graduate__ Educational instituteUniversity of Punjab ENCIRCLE the Correct option: 1) Do you know what acne is? Y/N 2) Do you take any treatment for acne? Y/N 3) How many times do you have to wash your face per day due to acne? Less than 3 3-5 5-8 More than 8 4) Do you use any special soap or face wash for acne? Y/N 5) Do you see any difference in the severity of acne at different times?? Always most of the times some times never 6). how often do you feel stressed? Always most of the times some times never

Perceived Stress Scale:

0 = Never 1 = Almost Never 2 = Sometimes 3 = Fairly Often 4 = Very Often In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?....................................0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life? .................................................. 0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and stressed? ............ 0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? ...............................................................0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way?....................................................................................0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? ......................................................... .0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life?..................................................................... 0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things?... 0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that were outside of your control?................................... 0 1 2 3 4 In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? ......................... 0 1 2 3 4 7) does this stress affects acne severity? stongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree 8)How often do u have acne when not stressed? Always most of the times some time never 9) . In your opinion what causes acne? A- oil B- dirt C- stress D- dont know 10) Do you think quality of life affects acne? A- Yes B- No C- dont know D-useless question