Effects of skin care habits on the development of rosacea: A multi-center retrospective case-control survey in Chinese population

Ying-xue Huang, Ji Li, Zhi-xiang Zhao, Bo-lan Zheng, Yu-xuan Deng, Wei Shi, Martin Steinhoff and Hong-fu Xie

PLOS ONE, 2020, vol. 15, issue 4, 1-14

Abstract: Background: Certain cosmetic habits may trigger or aggravate rosacea, while there is little published epidemiologic evidence to support this point. Purpose: To examine if daily skin care habits have an effect on the development of rosacea in Chinese population. Methods: A multi-center retrospective case-control survey of 1,245 rosacea cases and 1,538 skin-healthy controls was conducted in China. Participants completed the questionnaire comprised of demographic characteristics, socioeconomic data and daily skin care habits. Data were collected retrospectively and analyzed using the chi-square test and t-test. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to predict rosacea. Results: The multivariate logistic regression analysis highlighted some results: Dry, oily or mixed skin (OR = 6.3–6.9, P

Date: 2020
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