|
1
|
Li Y, Hua W, Tang J, Xiong L, Li L. An online course about cosmetics improves skin care practices and skin health. Front Public Health 2022; 10:951481. [PMID: 36159238 PMCID: PMC9507002 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.951481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The incidence of cosmetics-associated dermatoses is on the rise recently while the awareness and knowledge about proper utilization of cosmetics are insufficient in both the public and specialists due to limited education about cosmetics. Methods Our aim was to build and enhance the public's ability to select appropriate cosmetics, manage possible dermatoses and improve skin-care practices and skin health by offering access to medical information via free online courses. Consequently, we launched a massive open online course (MOOC), Appreciation and Analysis of Cosmetics. An online questionnaire was also sent to evaluate the effectiveness of the course. Results Nearly 540,000 learners were enrolled in the course since 2014. In the discussion forum, there were 8,383 posts and 73,014 replies in total, where learners were mostly concerned about topics of sun protection, cleansing and proper utilization of cosmetics in some skin diseases. 645 learners answered the questionnaire with 88.84% of the them changed skin care practices and 50.39% reported improvement in skin health. Moreover, participants who completed the course reported better understanding and utilization of cosmetics-related knowledge (p values < 0.05). 72.09% of respondents were willing to recommend this course to others. Conclusions Free online public courses are feasible for conducting public health education campaigns related to cosmetics and associated dermatology to lower the incidence of cosmetics-associated dermatoses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Li
- Center of Cosmetics Evaluation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,NMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, China,Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Cosmetic, Chengdu, China
| | - Wei Hua
- Center of Cosmetics Evaluation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,NMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, China,Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Cosmetic, Chengdu, China
| | - Jie Tang
- Center of Cosmetics Evaluation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,NMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, China,Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Cosmetic, Chengdu, China
| | - Lidan Xiong
- Center of Cosmetics Evaluation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,NMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, China,Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Cosmetic, Chengdu, China,Lidan Xiong
| | - Li Li
- Center of Cosmetics Evaluation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China,NMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, China,Sichuan Engineering Technology Research Center of Cosmetic, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Li Li
| |
Collapse
|