Topical dermocosmetics and acne vulgaris

Abstract

Acne is a highly common skin disease especially among teenagers. Modern acne treatments are based also on the use of moisturizers, cleansers and sunscreens. In choosing the right cleanser, it is important to consider some aspects: the interaction between skin type and the cleanser, the optimal time and method of cleaning and the cosmetic perception of the patient. The aim of our review is to highlight the importance of choosing the most suitable topical dermocosmetics for the different skin types, as well as the most effective timing and method to combine dermocosmetics with the standard acne treatment. A search in literature for selected key words was performed using PubMed. Additional papers were identified based on author expertise. Treatment of acne patients should include education for proper daily skin hygiene, including protection from environmental damage. However, given the low number of clinical studies on cleansers, it is difficult to make reliable recommendations. The correct choice and use of topical dermocosmetics are fundamental in the management of acne patients. Daily use of moisturizers, cleansers and sunscreens can reduce both inflammatory and non‐inflammatory acne lesion counts and may be helpful for acne treatment if combined with specific drugs.

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“…However, intensive washing and aggressive cleansers can be associated with an increased risk of skin barrier impairment and dry skin. For these reasons, particularly in sensitive skin, the ideal cleanser should be non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic, non-irritating, non-allergic and pH balanced [15,16] In addition, is also recommended to use moisturizers during and after medical treatments to counteract the dryness associated with acne medications [17].…”

Knowledge and Practice of Community Pharmacists Regarding Acne Vulgaris: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Survey

“…Although some studies support that good hygiene can reduce AV symptoms by decreasing peeling, dryness, and irritation, AV is not a directly linked hygiene disorder [26][27][28]. As for the role of systemic drugs, a good proportion of the community pharmacists (88.73%) were already aware of the effects of certain systemic drugs as well as systemic diseases on AV production, which can help participants rule out some causes of AV before deciding on the right call for action whether they should provide a partial non-prescription treatment or refer directly to a dermatologist [29,30].…”

Papel do microbioma no desenvolvimento da acne vulgaris

“…A prevalência e incidência dessa patologia em adultos vem aumentando nos últimos anos, principalmente em mulheres devido ao uso de maquiagem (9). Também faz parte de um problema secundário, pois as pessoas podem desenvolver depressão e ansiedade por causa de sua imagem (4,10).…”