Abstract | AIM: The aim of this review was to evaluate, by a thorough revision of the literature, the true efficacy of currently available topic and systemic cosmetic acne agents. METHODS: The efficacy of currently available cosmetic acne agents has been retrospectively evaluated via thorough revision of the literature on matched electronic databases (PubMed). All retrieved studies, either randomized clinical trials or clinical trials, controlled or uncontrolled were considered. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
Cosmetics, if correctly prescribed, may improve the performance of the therapy, whereas wrong procedures and/or inadequate cosmetics may worsen acne. Cosmetological recommendations may allow clinicians to make informed decisions about the role of various cosmetics and to indentify the appropriate indications and precautions. The choice of the most effective product should take into consideration the ongoing pharmacological therapy and acne type/severity as well.
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Authors | F Dall'oglio, A Tedeschi, G Fabbrocini, S Veraldi, M Picardo, G Micali |
Journal | Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia
(G Ital Dermatol Venereol)
Vol. 150
Issue 1
Pg. 1-11
(Feb 2015)
ISSN: 0392-0488 [Print] Italy |
PMID | 25315288
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Cosmetics
- Dermatologic Agents
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Topics |
- Acne Vulgaris
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Administration, Cutaneous
- Cosmetics
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, pharmacology)
- Dermatologic Agents
(administration & dosage, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology)
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Humans
- Skin Absorption
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