Cosmetovigilance: knowledge, attitude and practice study

Background: Adverse reactions due to cosmetics should be reported avoid similar incidences and is highly required evaluate the risks benefits of ingredients used in cosmetics. Methods: This study knowledge, attitude, practice cosmetovigilance among PGs, interns, consumers was a cross-sectional questionnaire- based conducted 180 participants SSMC Tumkur, Karnataka, India for period 1 month. Results: The Results obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics.: About 46.1% aware about concept cosmetovigilance. Only an average 5% practiced this but attitude towards satisfactory. Conclusions: Overall had less satisfactory overview hence educational interventions can aid serving purpose especially medical students.