Research Article

The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study

Volume: 11 Number: 3 September 30, 2025
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The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study

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.

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Supporting Institution

This study was approved by Artvin Çoruh University Scientific Research Projects Coordinatorship (Project No: 2023.TAB.M83.02.02).

Project Number

2023.TAB.M83.02.02

Ethical Statement

Permission was obtained from Artvin Çoruh University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee (Number: E-18457941-050.99-113094 Date: 10.11.2023) to evaluate the ethical appropriateness of the study and all procedures were performed in accordance with the ethical standards specified in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its subsequent amendments.

Thanks

We would like to thank Artvin Çoruh University Scientific Research Projects Coordinatorship for supporting the conduct of this study and all participants who volunteered to participate in the study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Dermatology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

April 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 21, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 3

APA
Terzi, A., Durmuş Sarıkahya, S., Keskin, H., & Yıldırım, Y. (2025). The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 11(3), 114-119. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1669513
AMA
1.Terzi A, Durmuş Sarıkahya S, Keskin H, Yıldırım Y. The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 2025;11(3):114-119. doi:10.30934/kusbed.1669513
Chicago
Terzi, Amine, Selma Durmuş Sarıkahya, Hülya Keskin, and Yasemin Yıldırım. 2025. “The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin PH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11 (3): 114-19. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1669513.
EndNote
Terzi A, Durmuş Sarıkahya S, Keskin H, Yıldırım Y (September 1, 2025) The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11 3 114–119.
IEEE
[1]A. Terzi, S. Durmuş Sarıkahya, H. Keskin, and Y. Yıldırım, “The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study”, KOU Sag Bil Derg, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 114–119, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.30934/kusbed.1669513.
ISNAD
Terzi, Amine - Durmuş Sarıkahya, Selma - Keskin, Hülya - Yıldırım, Yasemin. “The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin PH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 11/3 (September 1, 2025): 114-119. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1669513.
JAMA
1.Terzi A, Durmuş Sarıkahya S, Keskin H, Yıldırım Y. The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 2025;11:114–119.
MLA
Terzi, Amine, et al. “The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin PH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study”. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 114-9, doi:10.30934/kusbed.1669513.
Vancouver
1.Amine Terzi, Selma Durmuş Sarıkahya, Hülya Keskin, Yasemin Yıldırım. The Relationship Between Topical Herbal Product Usage and Dermatological Disorders, Skin pH Level, and Skin Mositure: A Community-Based Study. KOU Sag Bil Derg. 2025 Sep. 1;11(3):114-9. doi:10.30934/kusbed.1669513