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

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is one of the commonest skin disorders affecting up to 80% of the world population at least during adolescence. Significant psychosocial effects such as depression and poor personality development have been linked with acne, especially in female adolescents. Various causative factors, including cosmetic exposure, have been attributed toward acne. To analyze ...