THE ROLE OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE IN THE PHARMACOCOSMETOLOGICAL SUPPORT OF ADOLESCENTS WITH ACNE

Abstract

Acne is one of the most common dermatological diseases in adolescents and often leads to significant psychosocial problems, reduced self-esteem, anxiety, and depression due to the visibility of facial lesions. The aim of the study was to investigate the role of pharmaceutical care in the pharmacocosmetological support of adolescents with acne. A complex of general scientific and special methods: theoretical, generalization method, data systematization, comparison, methods of studying literary sources, analysis, questionnaire have been used in the present work. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 40 pharmacy visitors (adolescents) who addressed pharmacy for drugs for the treatment of acne in teenagers. The survey results showed that 80% of respondents had previous experience using drugs for the treatment of acne. Only 27.5% of adolescents consulted a doctor. The vast majority of adolescents (75%) received comprehensive information from pharmacists regarding the rational use of medications, as well as possible side effects. Almost a quarter of adolescents (22.5%) sought cosmetology services for acne treatment. In most adolescents (60%), acne was accompanied by mild or moderate psychosocial impact, but in some patients it led to a significant decrease in self-esteem and social activity. Conclusions. A comprehensive and individualized approach to treating acne in adolescents is based on close collaboration between physicians and pharmaceutical professionals (pharmacists and pharmacists-cosmetologists). Pharmacists promote the rational use of drugs and cosmeceuticals, prevent irresponsible self-medication, and improve compliance, which ensures the effectiveness and safety of therapy and improves the quality of life of adolescents