The relationship between the use of cosmetics and the occurrence of acne vulgaris in female medical students at the faculty of medicine UKI in the year 2016

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicles caused by various factors, typically characterized by distinctive clinical features and usually occurring in adolescents and young adults. The use of cosmetics can lead to the development of acne in women, as the ingredients used may be comedogenic or acnegenic. The current use of cosmetics is undeniably an essential need for women. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the use of different types of cosmetics and the occurrence of AV. The variables examined in this research include compact powder, loose powder, sunblock, foundation, and blush. This study is an observational research with a cross-sectional design involving a sample of 100 female medical students from the Faculty of Medicine at the Christian University of Indonesia, divided into two respondent groups: one with acne and one without acne. The chi-square test is used for the analysis. From the research results, it can be concluded that, of the five variables studied, only the use of compact powder showed a significant correlation.