Adverse reactions to cosmetic products and the Notification System in Health Surveillance: a survey

Huf, Gisele; Rito, Priscila da Nóbrega; Presgrave, Rosaura de Farias; Bôas, Maria Helena Simões Villas

doi:10.1590/s1415-790x2013000400021

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“…25 Sportiello et al reported facial care products, followed by body care products, perfumes and eye care products as the causative cosmetics in their study. 26 Similarly, soap, shampoo and deodorants were the causative agents in the study published by Huf et al 27 The most common cutaneous AR to cosmetics observed in our study were rash with pruritis and itching. Itching was the most common skin discomfort experienced by female population in a study conducted by Willis et al that resembles the observations of our study.…”

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Incidence, nature and causality assessment of cutaneous adverse reactions to cosmetics: a pilot study

Mulla

Sridhar

Shariff

et al. 2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Adverse reactions (ARs) are one of the most important causes of morbidity, hospitalization and increased healthcare cost. ARs to cosmetics are often underreported. The aim of our study was to assess the incidence, nature, causality and the outcome of ARs to cosmetics.Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted in a dermatology outpatient clinic of a secondary care hospital of UAE. All the patients with suspected AR to cosmetics and reporting to dermatology clinic were included. The required data were collected from patient case files, patients and their caretakers. The Colipa causality scale was used to assess the causality of reported ARs.Results: The incidence of cutaneous ARs to cosmetics was 1.58%. Shampoo was the most common [7 (16.6%)] type of cosmetic suspected to cause AR, followed by face cream [6 (14.2%)]. The most common cutaneous AR to cosmetics observed in our study was rash and pruritus [13 (30.9%)] followed by itching [10 (23.8%)]. The majority of the cutaneous ARs in our study were on scalp, face and lower limbs each contributing about 21.4%. Causality assessment reveals that 16 (38%) of the cutaneous ARs were very likely type, while 25 (60%) of ARs were of not clearly attributable to use of cosmetic/s.Conclusions: Good number of the adverse reactions documented were mild in nature. Majority of the adverse reactions were not clearly attributable type. The results of this study can form a basis for creating awareness regarding the most common cosmetics associated with ARs. The study fosters the role of initiating cosmetovigilance activities.

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confidence: 74%

Incidence, nature and causality assessment of cutaneous adverse reactions to cosmetics: a pilot study

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Sridhar

Shariff

et al. 2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…The number of participants who reported experiencing adverse cosmetic events was higher as compared to studies conducted in other parts of Ethiopia [19, 20], and in other countries such as the Netherlands (12%) [22], UK (12%) [23], Nepal (24%) [8], and Rio de Janeiro (38%) [24]. This can be explained partly by the low level of literacy in the study area, and also the little priority given to non-medicated cosmetic use safety evaluation and laboratory assessments in Ethiopia [11, 21].…”

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Cosmetics Use-Related Adverse Events and Determinants Among Jigjiga Town Residents, Eastern Ethiopia

Bilal

Tilahun

Osman

et al. 2016

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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IntroductionNon-medicated cosmetics use is very common among the Ethiopian population. However, little is known about these products’ related adverse events. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and determinants of cosmetics-related adverse events among Jigjiga Town residents, Eastern Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted in May and June 2014. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect cosmetics use pattern and related adverse events. For assessing determinants, logistic regression was used and statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.ResultsOverall, 600 participants were approached with a 93% response rate. Ninety-three percent (n = 521) of them reported the use of cosmetics at least once within 2 weeks prior to this study, and of these, 229 (44%) used traditional herbal cosmetics along with modern cosmetics. A total of 342 (61%) reported experiencing adverse events of which the most common reported were: allergic reactions, 149 (36%); the appearance of acne, 66 (16%); and hirsutism, 52 (12.5%). The occurrence of cosmetics-related adverse events were significantly associated with the number of cosmetics used per day, the frequency of use, mixing of different types of cosmetics together, and mixing of cosmetics with water or saliva.ConclusionA higher proportion of cosmetic users reported experiencing at least one adverse event. The number of cosmetic products and frequency of use were important predictors for experiencing adverse events. This implies the need to consider safety concerns related to cosmetic use. Approaches to address such issues may include awareness creation programs and promoting the concept of cosmetovigilance among cosmetic sellers, users, and other stakeholders.

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“…Despite the fact that cosmetic products must not cause damage to human health (10), their use can be associated to multiple known and unknown adverse reactions from less severe local reactions (erythema and contact urticarial rash, irritation, burning sensation, light itching in correspondence of the application zone of the product), to systemic reactions (rhino conjunctivitis, headache, asthma, infections, etc. ), and finally more serious complications (breast cancer, bladder cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma) (8,11,12).…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Women About Adverse Effects of Cosmetics in Yazd City, Iran

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Background: Cosmetics use is universal and Iran is the 3rd biggest user of cosmetic products among the Middle East countries. Using cosmetics can be associated with multiple adverse reactions from less severe local reactions to systemic reactions and serious complications. Objectives: The aim of the study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women in the city of Yazd about adverse effects of cosmetics. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 women in the city of Yazd in 2011. Data were collected through a researcherdesigned questionnaire for assessing participant's knowledge, attitude, and practice. Data were tabulated and analyzed by SPSS, using descriptive analysis and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results with a P value of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The mean score of participants' knowledge about using cosmetics was 5.95 ± 2.47 (ranging 0 to 14). The mean score of attitude and practice about using cosmetics were 31.80 ± 3.96 (ranging 21 to 40) and 12.92 ± 2.83 (ranging 4 to 18), respectively. There wasn't a significant correlation between participants' knowledge and practice, however, there was a positive significant correlation (P = 0.01, r = 0.248) between their knowledge and attitude. Results showed a positive statistically significant correlation between attitude and practice with age (r = 0.168 and 0.139, respectively). Conclusions: Women had low level of knowledge about adverse effects of cosmetics. Practice of women was also unfavorable. Therefore, there is a need to educate women about the possible risks of cosmetics through formal channels.

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Adverse reactions to cosmetic products and the Notification System in Health Surveillance: a survey

Abstract: To our knowledge, this is an unpublished study in Brazil, which presents results regarding the estimated prevalence of AR similarly to international studies.

Cited by 16 publications

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Incidence, nature and causality assessment of cutaneous adverse reactions to cosmetics: a pilot study

Incidence, nature and causality assessment of cutaneous adverse reactions to cosmetics: a pilot study

Cosmetics Use-Related Adverse Events and Determinants Among Jigjiga Town Residents, Eastern Ethiopia

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Women About Adverse Effects of Cosmetics in Yazd City, Iran

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