BACKGROUND: Skin diseases are known to negatively affect self-image and to have detrimental psychosocial effects. Oily skin is a cosmetic skin problem that women often describe as 'invalidating'. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a questionnaire to assess the psychological and psychosocial effects of oily skin condition in women and the outcome of a targeted cosmetic skincare treatment. METHODS: We developed and validated a concise 18-item questionnaire [oily skin self-image questionnaire (OSSIQ)] to assess perception, behavioural, and emotional consequences associated with oily skin condition. The questionnaire was then used to assess the effects of a skincare treatment for oily skin and compare them with sebum level measurements. RESULTS: The 18-item questionnaire clearly distinguished the oily skin group from the control group. Responsiveness, reliability, and construct validity showed satisfactory performance. The questionnaire provided a relevant assessment of the psychological benefits associated with the skincare programme. CONCLUSION: The OSSIQ is a valid tool that can be used to monitor the benefits of cosmetic skincare treatments.
BACKGROUND:Skin diseases are known to negatively affect self-image and to have detrimental psychosocial effects. Oily skin is a cosmetic skin problem that women often describe as 'invalidating'. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a questionnaire to assess the psychological and psychosocial effects of oily skin condition in women and the outcome of a targeted cosmetic skincare treatment. METHODS: We developed and validated a concise 18-item questionnaire [oily skin self-image questionnaire (OSSIQ)] to assess perception, behavioural, and emotional consequences associated with oily skin condition. The questionnaire was then used to assess the effects of a skincare treatment for oily skin and compare them with sebum level measurements. RESULTS: The 18-item questionnaire clearly distinguished the oily skin group from the control group. Responsiveness, reliability, and construct validity showed satisfactory performance. The questionnaire provided a relevant assessment of the psychological benefits associated with the skincare programme. CONCLUSION: The OSSIQ is a valid tool that can be used to monitor the benefits of cosmetic skincare treatments.
Authors: Indermeet Kohli; Scott Kastner; Mani Thomas; Amanda F Nahhas; Taylor L Braunberger; Tasneem F Mohammad; Cynthia L Nicholson; Douglas Canfield; Nikiforos Kollias; Henry W Lim; Iltefat H Hamzavi; Sachin V Patwardhan Journal: Arch Dermatol Res Date: 2020-04-08 Impact factor: 3.017
Authors: S Seité; P Deshayes; B Dréno; L Misery; P Reygagne; P Saiag; F Stengel; Am Roguedas-Contios; A Rougier Journal: Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol Date: 2012-09-07
Authors: Robert Arbuckle; Mark J Atkinson; Marci Clark; Linda Abetz; Jan Lohs; Ilka Kuhagen; Jane Harness; Zoe Draelos; Diane Thiboutot; Ulrike Blume-Peytavi; Kati Copley-Merriman Journal: Health Qual Life Outcomes Date: 2008-10-16 Impact factor: 3.186