Dermocosmetics prescribed during pregnancy

Authors

  • Gizelli Santos Lourenço Coutinho Universidade Federal do Maranhão
  • Isac Varão Filho
  • Luciana Cantanhede Barros Farmácia Bellafarma
  • Heliana Trindade Marinho
  • Rômulo César Rezzo Pires Instituto Florence de Ensino Superior
  • Janaína Fernanda Packer Instituto Racine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1983-652X.2012.1.9661

Keywords:

drug prescriptions, pregnancy, cosmetics

Abstract

Objective: To conduct a survey over the use of cosmetics prescribed during the pregnancy in the city of São Luís (MA), identifying the main issues reported by pregnant women in doctor’s office, the products and active ingredients most prescribed by dermatologists and gynecologists/obstetricians. Materials and Methods: We performed an observational and cross-sectional study involving a representative sample of medical providers specialized in dermatology, gynecology and obstetrics in the city, where the data were collected through a questionnaire prepared by the authors. Results: The study evaluated 46 Professionals. The issues of greatest significance found were skin streaks, spots and tiredness in the legs. The active ingredients more often prescribed were almond oil, azelaic acid, glycolic acid, allantoin, collagen and urea. Products such as moisturizers and sunscreen were the most mentioned. Conclusion: Problems like skin streaks, spots and liquid retention are the most common in pregnant women from São Luís city, Maranhão state, according to the professional group of this survey. The active ingredients prescribed to pregnant women were almond oil, azelaic acid, glycolic acid, allantoin, collagen and urea, and also moisturizers and sunscreen.

Author Biographies

Gizelli Santos Lourenço Coutinho, Universidade Federal do Maranhão

Farmaceutica, professora do Instituto Florence de Ensino Superior

Isac Varão Filho

Farmacêutico Resposável técnico da Farmácia de Manipulação Essencial Pharma

Luciana Cantanhede Barros, Farmácia Bellafarma

Farmacêutica Resposável técnica da Farmácia de Manipulação Bellafarma

Heliana Trindade Marinho

Farmacêutica, professora do Instituto Florence de Ensino Superior

Rômulo César Rezzo Pires, Instituto Florence de Ensino Superior

Professor do Instituto Florence de Ensino Superior

Janaína Fernanda Packer, Instituto Racine

Professora Instituto Racine

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Published

2012-05-24

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2012)

Section

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