Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on OTC Acne Preparations
Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top over-the-counter acne preparations. See what they’re recommending to their patients and why.
To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top over-the-counter acne preparations. Consideration must be given to:
· Apricot Face Wash Blemish & Blackhead Control
St. Ives
“This is an exfoliating 2% salicylic acid facial scrub, which is great to add into one’s acne treatment. It can be used once or twice a week as a gentle keratolytic, helping to prevent comedone formation.”—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, NY
· EndZit Products
Abbe Laboratories, Inc
Recommended by Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, New York, NY
· Glytone Acne Treatment Line
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique
Recommended by Marta I. Rendon, MD, Boca Raton, FL
· PanOxyl 10% Acne Foaming Wash
Stiefel, a GSK company
Recommended by Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, NY
Cosmetic Dermatology invites readers to send us their recommendations. Redness-reduction products and over-the-counter antifungal treatments will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation(s) to melissa.steiger@qhc.com.
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Cosmetic Dermatology® or Quadrant HealthCom Inc and shall not be used for product endorsement purposes. Any reference made to a specific commercial product does not indicate or imply that Cosmetic Dermatology or Quadrant HealthCom Inc endorses, recommends, or favors the product mentioned. No guarantee is given to the effects of recommended products.