Relationship between acne vulgaris and cosmetic usage in Sri Lankan urban adolescent females

ConclusionOur results convey a significant positive association between frequent exposure to cosmetics and severity of acne in adolescent females. Girls of this age group must be made aware that cosmetic usage may be a potential aggravating factor for their facial acne.

Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology - September 22, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Magelage Prabhavi Nilupulee Perera, Wadu Mesthrige Dilhani Mihiri Peiris, Diranjala Pathmanathan, Sudaraka Mallawaarachchi, Indika Mahesh Karunathilake Tags: PARTING THOUGHT Source Type: research