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Volume 2, Issue 3 2017
Journal of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics
Dermatologists & Melanoma 2017
August 31-September 01, 2017
Page 85
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2
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Euro-Global Congress on
August 31-September 01, 2017 London, UK
12
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Global Dermatologists Congress
Melanoma and Skin Diseases
Are cosmetics used in developing countries safe? Use and dermal irritation of body care products in
Jimma town, south-western Ethiopia
Weyesa Amesa
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Background:
Rabbit skin model was used to test skin irritation of the most commonly used cosmetic products in Jimma town,
south-western Ethiopia. The most commonly used cosmetics were Dove, Glysolid, College, Top Society, Fair and Lovely, Nivea,
Lux, Magic fruit world, Solea, Body talk, Kris, Holly, Victoria, and Sweet Heart.
Methods:
Intact and abraded rabbit skins were tested for erythema and oedema under shade and under sun exposure. Draize
Primary Irritation Index (PII) was used to calculate skin irritation of each cosmetic. Cosmetic ingredients were analysed from
the labels.
Results & Discussion:
Only Dove cream caused no skin irritation except for an abraded skin under sun exposure for five
consecutive days. It has been identified that application of cosmetics on abraded skin under sunny condition worsens the
irritation. Cosmetic labels revealed that most ingredients used in all products were those restricted chemicals due to their
adverse health effects.
Conclusion:
This study has concluded that use of cosmetics under sunshine and also on abraded skin increases skin irritation.
Hence, those users who have abraded skin are advised not to apply those cosmetics on continuous basis specifically under sun
exposure.
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