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ArticleBioinformation2025

Cosmetic usage: Knowledge, attitude and behaviour among female college students in India.

Haritha Senthilvel, Stephen T, Angeline Grace

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Article in Bioinformation, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Haritha SenthilvelDepartment of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Stephen TDepartment of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Angeline GraceDepartment of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cosmetic use is increasingly common among female college students, influenced by sociocultural and peer factors. Therefore, it is of interest to assessed knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and health implications related to cosmetic use among 382 female arts college students at Chrompet, Chennai, India. Most participants began using cosmetics after age 15, primarily for skincare, with social media being the main influence. Common adverse effects reported were hair damage, skin itching, and colour change. The need for educational interventions and regulatory measures to promote safe cosmetic practices is needed.

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adverse effectsbeauty practicescollege studentscosmetic literacyCosmetic useknowledge-attitude-behaviourpublic health

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PMID41170029
PMCPMC12569918

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