IMPACT OF FACIAL PEELING ON SELF-ESTEEM AND REDUCING ANXIETY: A CLINICAL STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH VULGAR ACNE

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a dermatological condition that significantly affects self-esteem and can contribute to increased anxiety in patients. Facial peeling, an aesthetic treatment that promotes skin renewal, has been studied for its psychological impact, in addition to the aesthetic benefits. Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to investigate the impact of facial peeling on self-esteem and anxiety reduction in patients with acne vulgaris, considering clinical studies carried out in the last ten years. Methodology: The methodology followed the PRISMA checklist, with research in the PubMed, Scielo and Web of Science databases. The descriptors used were "facial peeling", "acne vulgaris", "self-esteem", "anxiety" and "clinical study". Randomized clinical studies, articles in English or Portuguese and studies with psychometric assessment of self-esteem and anxiety were included. Non-clinical studies, articles without psychological evaluation and studies with other dermatological conditions were excluded. Results: 13 studies were selected. The results showed that patients who underwent facial peeling showed an improvement in self-esteem and a reduction in anxiety levels. Improved skin appearance has been consistently linked to an increase in psychological well-being. Conclusion: It was concluded that facial peeling can be a valuable intervention for patients with acne vulgaris, not only improving the skin condition, but also contributing to emotional and psychological well-being.