ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT AND IMPACT OF VARIOUS COSMETICS ON FEMALE MEDICAL STUDENTS

Abstract

Background: The cosmetic industry is at boom across the globe with annual growth of 25% at each year. It is estimated 
by the end of year 2025, turnover of the cosmetic industry will cross 20-billion-dollar mark. Cosmetic urge is increased 
in youngsters after IT boom and beauty contests.  
Aim: The present study was aimed to assess the effect and impact of various cosmetics on female medical students and 
to assess various cosmetics used for nail, hair, or skin either periodically or daily. 
Methods: The present study assessed 50 female medical students each from second year to interns to compare cosmetics 
use. After inclusion of the females, a preformed questionnaire on use of cosmetics was given and the responses were 
gathered. Assessment of the nail, hair, and skin was done at the end in addition to skin moisture content assessment.  
Results: Scarring and acne was seen in 82 students assessed in the study. Ichthyosis, xerosis, and atopic dermatitis was 
seen in 44 study subjects. The cleansers were not properly assessed in the study. Dry scalp/brittle hair were seen in 18 
medical students and seborrhoeic dermatitis was seen in 16 students whose hair conditioning, oil application, and hair 
cleanser technique rectification was done. 
Conclusion: The present study concludes that medical students have no exception in concerning the obsession with 
irrational use of cosmetics, peer influence, and online marketing perception. The appropriate knowledge concerning 
cosmetics has various lags in majority of medical students. This lack needs to have proper address in medical students 
during their teaching protocol.