Cosmetic-Related Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments: 2002 to 2016

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A retrospective analysis was conducted by using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for children P = .95) of injuries over the study period. Injuries were most commonly associated with nail care (28.3%), hair care (27.0%), skin care (25.0%), and fragrance (12.7%) products. Children aged <2 years were most frequently injured (59.3%), and poisoning was the most common diagnosis (86.2%). To our knowledge, this is the first study to use a nationally representative sample to describe the epidemiology of cosmetic-related injuries among children aged <5 years. Unintentional exposure to cosmetics is an important source of injury for young children.
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  • The Ohio State University College of Medicine Barnes

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