Visualization, Research Trends, and hotspots evolution on Deodorants and/or Personal Hygiene Products and Cancer: A Scientometric Study

Deodorants and personal hygiene products are integral to our daily lives. However, scholarly interest is growing vis-à-vis the possible relationships between these products and the development of cancer. This scientometric analysis visualized research trends and traced the evolution of hot spots in the field of deodorants and/or personal hygiene products and cancer. This quantitative study employed a scientometric approach with a retrospective observational design. A comprehensive search of the Scopus database was conducted on January 23, 2024. The search strategy included terms related to “deodorants, ” “personal hygiene products, ” and “cancer.” A total of 65 manuscripts published during the evaluation period spanning from 2013 to 2022 were identified. The examination of the academic performance of several authors evidenced Philippa D. Darbre as a prolific scholar with four publications through 2019, which accumulated 149 citations. Milan J. Anadkat published one paper in 2020, which garnered 30 citations. The analysis of the academic output and research impact of ten institutions from varied sectors and countries revealed the predominance of the University of Reading in the UK, with the highest academic output, generating four publications. The University of Urbino in Italy and the University of Rochester in the United States obtained 113 and 59 citations, respectively. Ain Shams University in Egypt and Curtin University in Australia each published only one paper but displayed substantive per publication citations. This study comprehensively overviewed the extant research on deodorants and/or personal hygiene products and cancer, highlighting key authors and institutions as well as thematic trends.