The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and the Severity of Acne Vulgaris in Outpatients at the URJ Dermatology and Venereology Clinic, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, January 2023-July 2024
Fairuz Hazna Gusmananta Putri1, Trisniartami Setyaningrum2*, Widati Fatmaningrum3
Abstract
Background: Acne vulgaris, as one of the most common skin problems in Indonesia, is thought to be caused by body mass index (BMI). Several studies have shown a positive correlation between high BMI and more severe acne severity, although some others do not state this. Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between body mass index and the severity of acne vulgaris in outpatients at the Dermatology and Venereology Department of Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Kota Surabaya, for the period January 2023-July 2024. Methods: This study is statistical-descriptive, where data are investigated on the relationship between body mass index and the severity of acne vulgaris. Results: The results of this study on 125 acne vulgaris patients showed that although the main triggering factors were stress (60%), use of skincare/cosmetics (59.2%), and diet (54.4%), there was no significant relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and the severity of acne vulgaris in children (p=0.183) or adults (p=0.829).
Keywords
acne vulgaris; body mass index; Dr. Soetomo Hospital; severity
Cite This Article
Putri, F. H. G., Setyaningrum, T., Fatmaningrum, W. (2025). The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and the Severity of Acne Vulgaris in Outpatients at the URJ Dermatology and Venereology Clinic, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, January 2023-July 2024. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 6| Issue 6: Nov – Dec 2025, Pages 1104-1111 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Volume6-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.981-1104-1111.pdf
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