@article{article_1669513, title={The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study}, journal={Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi}, volume={11}, pages={114–119}, year={2025}, DOI={10.30934/kusbed.1669513}, author={Terzi, Amine and Durmuş Sarıkahya, Selma and Keskin, Hülya and Yıldırım, Yasemin}, keywords={Herbal, pH, skin, skin disorders}, abstract={Objective: Individuals with dermatological problems may turn to herbal products in addition to medical treatment or without treatment. These products are usually applied topically in the form of cream, lotion, oil, ointment or gel and can be used to support skin health. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between topical use of herbal products and dermatological disorders, skin pH level and moisturization.
Methods: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of 507 people who agreed to participate in the study and met the inclusion criteria. An Individual Identification Form consisting of four sections including sociodemographic characteristics, information on health and disease, information on dermatological disorders and information on herbal product use was used as a data collection tool.
Results: 29.4% of the participants stated that they used herbal products topically and 47.7% stated that they had dermatologic disorders. The mean skin pH level of the participants was 4.97±0.44 and the mean skin moisture level was 18.59±5.23. Study findings show that people with dermatological disorders use herbal products significantly more frequently than people without this disorders. There was a significant difference between the skin pH levels and skin moisture levels of individuals who used topical herbal products and those who did not.
Conclusion: Our research findings show that topical herbal products may affect skin pH and moisture levels and require careful use in individuals with dermatological disorders. In conclusion, safe use of these products is important for public health and health professionals play a critical role in this process.}, number={3}, publisher={Kocaeli University}, organization={This study was approved by Artvin Çoruh University Scientific Research Projects Coordinatorship (Project No: 2023.TAB.M83.02.02).}