Effectiveness of Laser and Conventional Acne Treatments: Their Impact on Patient Satisfaction and Self-Confidence

Authors

  • Indra Ginting Faculty of Public Health Pharmacy, Helvetia Institute
  • Hassan Basri Bin Mukhali Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin,Medical Campus Jalan Sultan Mahmud 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
  • Mohd Ihsanuddin Bin Abas Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin,Medical Campus Jalan Sultan Mahmud 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.
  • Andreas Bayu Aji Erha Clinic Ultimate, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Tiwanto Dakhi Erha Clinic Ultimate, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Rachelli Nova Syafitri Erha Clinic Ultimate, Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Singgar Ni Rudang Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy,Clinical/Community Pharmacy,Faculty of Pharmacy,Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, 20155, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61963/jpkt.v3i2.150

Keywords:

Acne treatment, Laser therapy, Conventional therapy, Quality of life, Patient satisfaction

Abstract

Background: Acne can affect patient confidence and satisfaction with treatment. Topical and systemic therapies, compared to more modern laser therapies, still occur in terms of effectiveness and patient satisfaction. Objective: This study compares the two methods and their impact on patient satisfaction and quality of life. Material and Method: This study compared acne vulgaris patients who underwent topical, systemic, and laser treatments. The efficacy of acne treatments was evaluated using the CADI (Cardiff Acne Disability Index) and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The results showed that laser therapy patients reported significantly higher satisfaction and quality of life than those who underwent conventional treatment. Conclusion: This study shows that laser therapy is more effective than conventional treatments in reducing acne severity, and increasing patient satisfaction, and improving self-esteem. This confirms that laser therapy is a superior treatment option for patients who want faster results with better psychosocial outcomes.

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2025-02-05

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Ginting, I., Mukhali, H. B. B. ., Abas, M. I. B., Bayu Aji, A. ., Dakhi, T. ., Syafitri, R. N. ., & Rudang, S. N. . (2025). Effectiveness of Laser and Conventional Acne Treatments: Their Impact on Patient Satisfaction and Self-Confidence. Jurnal Perilaku Kesehatan Terpadu, 3(2), 161–171. https://doi.org/10.61963/jpkt.v3i2.150

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