Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The idea that men care less about their skin than women is a stereotype that has persisted for some time.
Historically, societal norms and gender roles have often dictated that men should prioritize traits like toughness, stoicism, and practicality over self-care and grooming. Skincare has been traditionally associated with femininity, leading to the perception that it is not as important for men 1 , 2.
However, this perception is changing, with evolving societal attitudes towards gender roles and expressions, increased awareness and education, and a growing emphasis on self-care and wellness in contemporary culture 3 , 4. Self-reported dermatological concerns encompass a wide range of issues that individuals perceive and report regarding their skin health and appearance. Data on dermatological concerns and impact on self-confidence in men are lacking, and most studies have been conducted in one centre or country.
In each country, proportional quota sampling was used based on the distribution of the population according to age, sex, environment large cities, towns, and rural areas , and income, in order to guarantee national representativeness of the sample. Participants were contacted by mail to complete a structured digital questionnaire. The questionnaire for data collection was designed in English by a scientific committee that includes expert dermatologists and public health specialists.
Once created, the questionnaire was administered to a small sample to ensure that the questions were properly understood. It was then translated into each language by native speakers living in the country concerned. To ensure linguistic similarity and cultural coherence between different language versions, the translations produced by native speakers were then back-translated in English.
