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Research on the Behavior and Needs of Acne Patients Towards Dermo Cosmetic

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Eka Pruidze¹, Anano Chichaghua², Tamaz Tchumburidze³ and Lizi Tomadze⁴

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DOI:10.17265/2328-2150/2025.01.002

Affiliation(s)

1. MD, Invited Lecturer, Department of Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi 0186, Georgia 2. Master’s student, Department of Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi 0186, Georgia 3. TSMU, Associate Professor, Department Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi 0186, Georgia 4. TSMU, Master’s student in Clinical Pharmacy; the president of Georgian Pharmaceutical Students’ Association; the Vice President of Georgian Clinical Pharmacists Association, Tbilisi 0186, Georgia

ABSTRACT

Acne vulgaris ranks second among dermatological pathologies, and despite various treatment approaches, its management remains a complex and prolonged process [1, 2]. The psycho-emotional state accompanying acne, both during puberty and later, often pushes patients towards self-treatment [5, 6]. In cases of mild and moderate forms of acne, there is an observed increase in patient self-referrals to pharmacies, where numerous acne treatment dermatological cosmetic products are available and the disease is often managed by pharmacists [7, 8]. It is important for community pharmacies to understand the behavior, needs and attitudes of acne patients for improving pharmaceutical services. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the needs and behavior of of Acne patients towards dermatological cosmetic products in Georgia and to determine brand awareness. Method: A structured electronic questionnaire was placed in a targeted closed group on social networks (“Acne”, “Skin Health”). The limitation of the study was that respondents must have experienced acne at least once in their lifetime. Key Findings and Conclusions: 200 respondents participated in the study. More than half of the respondents suffer from acne from puberty to adulthood. The majority of respondents (67.5%) spend more than 6 months on treatment and use at least two skincare products daily. In cases of moderate or severe acne, only half of the patients consulted a specialist doctor, while the rest relied on self-diagnosis and consulted a pharmacist. For them, both the doctor’s and the pharmacist’s consultations were equally important, and when selecting a product, they prioritized ingredients, brand, safety, manufacturing country, and preferred gel and cream forms. Among the acne treatment cosmetic brands available on the Georgian market, the most favored by respondents were SVR, La Roche-Posay, and Bioderma. The majority of respondents continue to actively follow the appearance of new acne treatment products on the market.

KEYWORDS

Community pharmacy, acne, acne dermatological cosmetic products, behavior and needs of acne patients, acne treatment cosmetic products

Cite this paper

Eka Pruidze, Anano Chichaghua, Tamaz Tchumburidze and Lizi Tomadze.Research on the Behavior and Needs of Acne Patients Towards Dermo Cosmetic. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 12 (2025) 5-9. doi: 10.17265/2328-2150/2025.01.002

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Research on the Behavior and Needs of Acne Patients Towards Dermo Cosmetic

Eka Pruidze1, Anano Chichaghua2, Tamaz Tchumburidze3 and Lizi Tomadze4

Eka Pruidze¹, Anano Chichaghua², Tamaz Tchumburidze³ and Lizi Tomadze⁴