Cross-sectional survey evaluated knowledge and perceptions of skin-lightening products in female medical students, indicating cultural factors influence their practices.
Key Points
Participants exhibited good knowledge of skin-lightening products, yet perceptions of skin tone varied significantly.
About 40.7% of female medical students reported using skin-lightening products, primarily for hyperpigmentation and lightening purposes.
Vitamin C and niacinamide were the most commonly used active ingredients among those applying skin-lightening products.
A notable gap exists between awareness and practice, with social influences often overshadowing medical knowledge.