Cosmetic practices

Swati Garg, Roopal V. Kundu*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

With globalization, cultural cosmetic practices with roots in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa such as threading, henna, and skin lightening have become more prevalent throughout the world. Cultural competency and cultural humility in understanding these unique practices and traditions is increasingly important for dermatologists in both building a strong physician-patient relationship and identifying and treating cutaneous sequelae that may arise.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCultural Practices and Dermatoses
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages31-49
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9783030689926
ISBN (Print)9783030689919
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 28 2021

Keywords

  • Bindi and Kumkum
  • Cosmetic cultural practices
  • Cultural competency in dermatology
  • Cultural practices in cosmetics
  • Henna in dermatology
  • Nose piercings
  • Sari drawstrings
  • Skin lightening
  • Tattooing in cultural practice
  • Threading in cosmetics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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