Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids for Cosmetic Purpose in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Joint Authors
Sendrasoa, F. A.
Ranaivo, I. M.
Raharolahy, O.
Andrianarison, M.
Ramarozatovo, L. S.
Rabenja, Fahafahantsoa Rapelanoro
Razanakoto, Naina Harinjara
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This cross-sectional study was conducted in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from June to September 2012.
We aim to evaluate the misuse of TC on the face for cosmetic purpose and the adverse effects due to its application.
A questionnaire-based analysis was done among females who use topical corticosteroids on the face for cosmetic purpose.
Of the 770 women questioned, 384 (49,8%) used topical corticosteroids for cosmetic purpose whose mean age was 38 years (range 16–73 years).
Two hundred and sixty-one females (68%) used TC combined with handcrafted cosmetics, and 123 (32%) used TC alone.
“Pandalao,” which contains salicylic acid, peppermint oil, lanolin, powder of Juanes de Vigo (mercury powder), and Vaseline, is the most handcrafted cosmetic combined with TC in our study (used by 29,4% respondents).
Only one (0,26%) had obtained the TC by physician’s prescription, 234 (61%) from cosmetic retailers, 92 (23%) directly from local pharmacies, 49 (12%) from beauticians, and 15 (4%) from unspecified sources.
Lightening of skin color was the main reason for using TC in 44,8% of respondents in the absence of any primary dermatosis.
Pigmentation disorders (63,2%) and cutaneous atrophy (52,1%) were the most adverse effects noted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sendrasoa, F. A.& Ranaivo, I. M.& Andrianarison, M.& Raharolahy, O.& Razanakoto, Naina Harinjara& Ramarozatovo, L. S.…[et al.]. 2017. Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids for Cosmetic Purpose in Antananarivo, Madagascar. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139667
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sendrasoa, F. A.…[et al.]. Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids for Cosmetic Purpose in Antananarivo, Madagascar. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139667
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sendrasoa, F. A.& Ranaivo, I. M.& Andrianarison, M.& Raharolahy, O.& Razanakoto, Naina Harinjara& Ramarozatovo, L. S.…[et al.]. Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids for Cosmetic Purpose in Antananarivo, Madagascar. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139667
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1139667