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Table 2 Methods for self-assessment of skin oil

From: Patient experiences with oily skin: The qualitative development of content for two new patient reported outcome questionnaires

 

Total Sample (N = 54)

US Sample (N = 28)

German Sample (N = 26)

Touch Assessment (Rub-Stroke) % (n)

   

Simple stroke

52% (28)

21% (6)

85% (22)

Number of strokes/rubs

39% (21)

18% (5)

62% (16)

Examining oil on fingers after touching

35% (19)

43% (12)

27% (7)

Pressure of stroke

31% (17)

32% (9)

31% (8)

Rubbing index finger and thumb

31% (17)

36% (10)

27% (7)

Visual Assessment % (n)

   

Reflection in mirror

83% (45)

78% (22)

88% (23)

Location of mirror placement (Bathroom)

42% (23)

36% (10)

50% (13)

Blotting (and visual inspection of blot)

42% (23)

54% (15)

31% (8)

# of dabs before inspection

31% (17)

21% (6)

42% (11)

Frequency of self examination

   

- 1 – 5 times per day

28% (15)

32% (9)

23% (6)

- 6 – 10 times per day

26% (14)

18% (5)

35% (9)

Type of blotting material % (n)

   

- Tissue/Toilet paper

61% (33)

36% (10)

88% (23)

- Cleansing Tissues

30% (16)

7% (2)

54% (14)

- Paper towel

26% (14)

11% (3)

42% (11)

Skin Sensations (non-touch) % (n)

24% (13)

36% (10)

12% (3)