Acne vulgaris and risk of depression and anxiety: A meta-analytic review.

Background: Several studies have shown an association of acne vulgaris with depression and anxiety, but a quantitative review has not yet been conducted.

Objective: We sought to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis that elucidates the association of acne vulgaris with depression and anxiety.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of literature published before October 1, 2019 from the PubMed, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases was conducted.