Skin problems of Korean military personnel changes in the use of cosmetics and differences in preference according to different characteristics: Focused on comparison pre‐ and post‐enlistment

BACKGROUND: Recently, men's interest and participation in cosmetology have increased, and the number of “grooming” men who are exorbitantly investing in fashion and looks has increased, further increasing the growth potential of men's cosmetics. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to analyze the skin diseases of men in their 20s and 30s in Korea, focusing on the comparison before and after enlistment, and to study the changes in cosmetic use and the difference in cosmetic preference according to the military service problem of Korean men. METHODS: We enrolled 450 people, after excluding 50 dishonest respondents. Statistical data processing collected with the data analysis method were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) WIN25.0 statistical package program through data coding and cleaning. RESULTS: A total of 217 (48.2%) people preferred the cosmetic type of skin/lotion preferred by the private sector, and the cosmetic type required by the military was a complex skin lotion (48.2%) with 216 people (48.2%). All‐in‐one products were the most common products. The P‐value was P < .001 or more. CONCLUSION: The results of this comprehensive study indicated skin problems of Korean military personnel changes in the use of cosmetics and differences in preference according to different characteristics focused on comparison pre‐ and post‐enlistment was assessed.