Association Between Face-Washing Frequency and Acne in High School Students

Endang Sri Purwanti Wulandari

doi:10.55227/ijhet.v4i4.467

Authors

Endang Sri Purwanti Wulandari Darussalam Blokagung Polytechnic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhet.v4i4.467

Keywords:

acne vulgaris, adolescents, face-washing frequency

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin problems among adolescents and can affect physical appearance, self-esteem, and social interaction. This study aimed to examine the association between face-washing frequency and acne occurrence among high school students at SMA Darussalam Banyuwangi in August 2025. A cross-sectional design was employed involving 30 students using total sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and direct skin examinations. The independent variable was the frequency of face-washing, while the dependent variable was acne occurrence. Descriptive analysis and Chi-square test were applied to determine the association between variables. The results showed that the majority of students washed their faces twice a day (60%), followed by once a day (26.07%) and three times a day (13.03%). Most students (56.07%) experienced mild acne, 33.03% moderate acne, and 10% severe acne. A significant association was found between face-washing frequency and acne occurrence (p = 0.000), indicating that students who washed their faces twice daily generally had milder acne, whereas insufficient or excessive washing was associated with higher severity. These findings suggest that maintaining an optimal face-washing routine is important in preventing acne and highlight the need for school-based skin hygiene education programs

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