Preliminary Study on the Skin Lightening Practice and Health Symptoms among Female Students in Malaysia
Table 3
Skin problems experienced by respondents ().
Variables
Undergraduate () (%)
Postgraduate () (%)
Total (%)
Skin problem caused by skin lightening products
Yes
14 (35.9)
8 (33.3)
22 (34.9)
No
25 (64.1)
16 (66.7)
41 (65.1)
Type of skin problem
Skin irritation
4 (28.6)
1 (12.5)
5 (22.7)
Acne
7 (50)
2 (25)
9 (40.9)
Eczema
—
—
—
Itching
4 (28.6)
4 (50.0)
8 (36.4)
Skin peeling
8 (57.1)
5 (62.5)
13 (59.1)
Rashes
2 (14.3)
1 (12.5)
3 (13.6)
Others
2 (14.3)
—
2 (9.1)
Referring to physician when facing skin problem
Yes
2 (14.3)
3 (37.5)
5 (22.7)
No
12 (85.7)
5 (62.5)
17 (77.3)
Undergoing extensive treatment
Yes
2 (100)
2 (67)
4 (80)
No
—
1 (33)
1 (20)
Note: person who answers with “Yes” to skin lightening product use; person who answers with “Yes” to skin problem cause by skin lightening products; person who answers with “Yes” to refer to physician when facing skin problem.