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Introduction Skin bleaching is a growing phenomenon worldwide and is becoming an increasing problem. Several skin-lightening products (SLPs) containing mercury, hydroquinone, and corticosteroids have impacted serious dermatological, nephrological, and neurological side effects. There is relatively little regulation, and the products are easily accessible and inexpensive. Justifications and beliefs for the use of these products vary from culture to culture, and there is little previous research on the use and abuse of skin-lightening cosmetics among Saudi women. This study examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the public in the western region of Saudi Arabia regarding SLPs to understand the situation better. Methodology An observational, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted over two months between July and August 2022. A 29-question survey was used to collect data from the general population. The study included all women residing in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Non-Arabic speakers were excluded. RStudio (R version 4.1.1) was used to analyze the data. Results A total of 409 participants were included in this study; In general, 146 (35.7%) of the participants said they had ever used an SLP. More than two-thirds (67.1%) had been using them for less than a year. In terms of the most common site of SLPs application, women reported applying the products to the skin of their face (74.7%), elbows (47.3%), and knees (46.6%). Use of SLPs differed significantly across participants\' ages, with the proportion of SLP users in the 20-30 age category significantly higher than non-users (50.7% vs. 36.9%, p=0.017), and non-users were more common than users within the age category >50 years. In addition, the proportion of SLP users relative to educational level was significantly higher among participants with a bachelor\'s degree than the proportion of non-users (69.2% vs. 54.0%, p = 0.009). Conclusions The results of this research show that Saudi women frequently utilize topical lightening products. Therefore, regulation and controlling the use of bleaching products is essential, as is educating women about the risks involved with this practice. The misuse of bleaching products should decline with greater awareness.
摘要：
背景技术皮肤漂白在世界范围内是一种日益增长的现象,并且正在成为一个日益严重的问题。几种含汞的美白产品（SLP），对苯二酚,和皮质类固醇影响了严重的皮肤病，肾脏病学，和神经副作用。监管相对较少，产品容易获得且价格低廉。使用这些产品的理由和信念因文化而异，以前很少有关于沙特女性使用和滥用美白化妆品的研究。这项研究检查了知识，态度，以及沙特阿拉伯西部地区公众对SLP的做法，以更好地了解情况。方法论观察，横截面,基于问卷调查的研究在2022年7月至8月间进行了两个月.一项29个问题的调查用于从普通人群中收集数据。该研究包括居住在沙特阿拉伯西部地区的所有妇女。非阿拉伯语使用者被排除在外。使用RStudio(R版本4.1.1)分析数据。结果本研究共纳入409名参与者;146（35.7％）的参与者表示他们曾经使用过SLP。超过三分之二（67.1％）的人使用它们不到一年。就SLP应用程序的最常见站点而言，女性报告称将产品涂在面部皮肤上(74.7%)，肘部(47.3%),和膝盖(46.6%)。SLP的使用在不同年龄的参与者之间存在显著差异，20-30岁年龄段的SLP用户比例明显高于非用户（50.7%与36.9%,p=0.017),非用户比年龄>50岁的用户更常见。此外,在具有学士学位的参与者中，SLP用户相对于教育水平的比例明显高于非用户的比例(69.2%vs.54.0%,p=0.009)。结论这项研究的结果表明，沙特妇女经常使用局部增亮产品。因此,调节和控制漂白产品的使用至关重要，教育妇女这种做法所涉及的风险也是如此。应以更大的意识减少对漂白产品的滥用。
