Recommendations for Using Over-The-Counter Products as Adjunctive Acne Care in Asian Phototypes: Improving Treatment Outcomes and Managing Side Effects
Author(s) -
Anneke Andriessen,
Xian Jiang,
Kanokvalai Kulthanan,
ChihHung Lee,
Rodney Sinclair,
Cheng-Feng Zhang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of drugs in dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 62
ISSN - 1545-9616
DOI - 10.36849/jdd.6259
Subject(s) - acne , medicine , dermatology , tolerability , acne treatment , erythema , adverse effect , dryness , adjunctive treatment , irritation , over the counter , sensitive skin , clinical trial , surgery , pharmacology , immunology , medical prescription
Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common inflammatory skin disorder prevalent among all ethnic groups. This review aimed to investigate the current literature regarding the potential benefit of over-the-counter (OTC) adjuncts (eg, moisturizers, cleansers) for acne patients focusing on Asian phenotypes.
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