Open AccessEVALUATION OF FACIAL AESTHETIC PROFILE IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A PILOT STUDY
Author(s) -
Cesario Rui Filho Callou,
Brennda Kayane Flora Nogueira,
Núbia de Fátima Costa Oliveira,
Ádamo de Figueiredo Nogueira Mesquita,
Ethel Esthephane Alves Vieira,
Michelli Caroline de Camargo Barboza,
Aline Barbosa Teixeira Martins
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
inova saúde
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2317-2460
DOI - 10.18616/inova.v11i2.5681
Subject(s) - melasma , acne , dermatology , medicine , skin care , significant difference , nursing
Consequences on the face cause several symptoms of rejection, so the skin exam is essential for a specific treatment according to the aesthetic needs of each individual. Objective: To evaluate the facial aesthetic profile in university students. Methods: Cross-sectional study with university students, independent of gender and in the age group of 18 to 59 years old, from May to June 2019. A facial evaluation questionnaire was applied based on the main aesthetic complaints and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: Most university students were female (n=119), mean age 22 years old, and acne was the most frequent disease (100%), especially moderate acne (53.5%). Melasma was identified in 17.3%, mainly in females (74.2%). There were poor nutrition and irregular skin care without using sunscreen and other skin care routine. The side effects may include emergence of acne and melasma. Conclusion: Risk factors and irregular skin care may lead to facial skin lesions. Keywords: Acne Vulgaris; Melanosis; Students; Face; Esthetics.