This cross-sectional study was conducted in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from June to September 2012. We aim to evaluate the\nmisuse of TC on the face for cosmetic purpose and the adverse effects due to its application. A questionnaire-based analysis was\ndone among females who use topical corticosteroids on the face for cosmetic purpose. Of the 770 women questioned, 384 (49,8%)\nused topical corticosteroids for cosmetic purpose whose mean age was 38 years (range 16ââ?¬â??73 years). Two hundred and sixty-one\nfemales (68%) used TC combined with handcrafted cosmetics, and 123 (32%) used TC alone. ââ?¬Å?Pandalao,ââ?¬Â which contains salicylic\nacid, peppermint oil, lanolin, powder of Juanes deVigo (mercury powder), andVaseline, is the most handcrafted cosmetic combined\nwith TC in our study (used by 29,4% respondents). Only one (0,26%) had obtained the TC by physicianââ?¬â?¢s prescription, 234 (61%)\nfromcosmetic retailers, 92 (23%) directly fromlocal pharmacies, 49 (12%) frombeauticians, and 15 (4%) fromunspecified sources.\nLightening of skin color was the main reason for using TC in 44,8% of respondents in the absence of any primary dermatosis.\nPigmentation disorders (63,2%) and cutaneous atrophy (52,1%) were the most adverse effects noted.
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