Research Article

Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids for Cosmetic Purpose in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Table 1

Total number of respondents’ age group and educational level.

Number of patients (%)

Age group (years)
 15–24 21 (5,4)
 25–34 83 (21,6)
 35–44 137 (35,6)<0,05
 45–54 101 (26,3)
 ≥55 42 (10,9)
Educational level
 Illiterate 132 (34,4)<0,05
 Primary school 97 (25,2)
 Secondary school 81 (21)
 High school 46 (12)
 University 28 (7,3)

The use of TC is common in the age group of 35–44 years and illiterate females.