Technologies

ACNE-Q is a rigorously developed patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument designed by Dr Anne Klassen and Dr Andrea Pusic for patients with acne and/or acne scars. ACNE-Q is a self-report tool that should be answered independently by patients themselves, without interpretation by the parent(s) or healthcare provider. ACNE-Q was developed following in-depth qualitative interviews followed by cognitive interviews and expert input. The ACNE-Q has 7 scales that measure appearance (of facial, back and chest acne, skin and acne scars), acne-related symptoms and appearance-related distress.