Willingness-to-pay and benefit-cost analysis of chemical peels for acne treatment in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There have been few studies on economic evaluation of acne treatments. Chemical peel (CP), a treatment approach primarily aimed at removing acne hyperpigmentation and scarring, is gradually accepted in the Chinese market.

Objectives

This study aimed to detect willingness-to-pay (WTP) and to conduct a benefit-cost analysis for CP treatment among Chinese acne patients.

Materials and methods

The costs were obtained from the patient's perspective and compared with benefits. The net benefits were approximated by WTP, using the contingent valuation method. A glycolic acid peel served as the demonstrated example. WTP and related information were inquired via an online questionnaire among the Chinese population. Factors for WTP were identified using generalized lin

SUBMITTER: Xiao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6391120 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature