Table 1 Patient-reported effects of skin oil
Total Sample (N = 54) | US Sample (N = 28) | German Sample (N = 26) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Visual Perception % (n) | |||
Surface Shine (glow or skin reflection) | 96% (52) | 100% (28) | 92% (24) |
Moist/Wet Appearance | 18% (10) | 25% (7) | 12% (3) |
Visual Consistency of Skin Surface | |||
Pimples or Blackheads | 72% (39) | 78% (22) | 65% (17) |
Makeup runs | 26% (14) | 18% (5) | 35% (9) |
Pore Size | 20% (11) | 18% (5) | 23% (6) |
Tactile Perception % (n) | |||
Oily or slimy or greasy | 35% (19) | 54% (15) | 15% (4) |
Stickiness or Tackiness | 31% (17) | 7% (2) | 58% (15) |
Moisture (Sweat or Clamminess) | 26% (14) | 18% (5) | 35% (9) |
Dryness, Roughness, Bumpiness | 26% (14) | 25% (7) | 27% (7) |
Slipperiness or Slickness | |||
Due to Oiliness | 61% (33) | 32% (9) | 92% (24) |
Due to Wetness or Sweat | 30% (16) | - | 62% (16) |
Depending on Temperature | 30% (16) | - | 62% (16) |
Sensory Perception (Sensory Feeling) % (n) | |||
Unclean Sensation (dirtiness, griminess) | 68% (37) | 64% (18) | 73% (19) |
Heaviness (Heavy feeling) | 48% (26) | 61% (17) | 35% (9) |
Discomfort | 42% (23) | 25% (7) | 62% (16) |
Itching | 35% (19) | 21% (6) | 50% (13) |
Oily/Greasy Sensation | 35% (19) | 43% (12) | 27% (7) |
Skin Surface Temperature (Hot) | 35% (19) | 18% (5) | 54% (14) |
Skin Surface Temperature (Warm) | 24% (13) | 21% (6) | 27% (7) |
Clogged Pores | 20% (11) | 11% (3) | 31% (8) |
Feeling of Additional Layer | 18% (10) | 7% (2) | 31% (8) |
Sweating/Skin Moisture | 17% (9) | 14% (4) | 19% (5) |