Abstract
5/2023
vol. 110
Special paper
Dermocosmetics in the management of acne vulgaris. Recommendations of the Polish Dermatological Society. Part II
- Department of Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Dermatology, Pediatric and Oncologic Dermatology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
- NZOZ Novaderm, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Dermatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
- Department of Dermatology Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Clinical Immunology, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
Dermatol Rev/Przegl Dermatol 2023, 110, 593–601
Online publish date: 2024/02/02
Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatosis among adolescents, but it can also affect adults. Acne lesions located on the face cause discomfort and lead to impaired quality of life for many patients. Acne is a dermatological condition with multiple causes and clinical manifestations, as well as varying degrees of severity. Dermatological treatment alone does not always bring good therapeutic effects, and occasionally it may result in symptoms of skin irritation. Therefore, using appropriate dermocosmetics is crucial in managing the condition. Dermocosmetics play a potentially important role in minimizing the adverse effects of acne medications, providing a synergistic effect by addressing other acne-causing factors and/or enhancing the efficacy of other treatment modalities, and protecting the skin against the adverse impacts of the exposome. In cases of mild acne, dermocosmetics can be used in monotherapy as an alternative to acne medications or for maintenance therapy. It is also advisable to combine dermocosmetics with topical or systemic therapies to achieve a synergistic effect or to prevent and reduce drug-induced adverse reactions. Dermocosmetics have keratolytic and anti-inflammatory properties, regulate sebum production, and help maintain the balance of the skin’s natural microbiome.
Keywords
acne vulgaris, microbiome, dermocosmetics, active substances
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