Hubungan Jenis Kulit dan Penggunaan Kosmetik dengan Tipe Melasma pada Wanita Usia Reproduktif di Wilayah Kerja Unit Pelaksana Teknis Puskesmas Medan Deli

Abstract

Background: Melasma is defined as a chronic hyperpigmentation disorder that can be found in the dermis and epidermis. Morphologically, melasma appears symmetrical with uneven pigmentation, irregular margins in the center, cheeks and mandible.

Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between skin type and use of cosmetics with type of melasma in women of childbearing age. 

Method  : This type of research uses an analytic observational method with a cross sectional design.

Result  : Frequency distribution of the most common type of melasma is found in the mixed type (42.3%), respondents with skin type IV (36.5%) , and respondents with a history of cosmetic use (63.5%). Spearman statistical test obtained p value < 0.05 for each variable.

Conclusion: Based on the results of the statistical Spearman test that has been carried out, there is a significant relationship between skin type and use of cosmetics on the type of melasma with a p value obtained < 0.05, and the most dominant factors influencing the occurrence of melasma are hormonal and use of cosmetics .