학술논문
The Use of Cosmeceuticals in Acne: Help or Hoax?
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Barros BS; Department of Dermatology, Penn State/Hershey Medical Center, HU14, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17022, USA.; Zaenglein AL; Department of Dermatology, Penn State/Hershey Medical Center, HU14, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17022, USA. azaenglein@hmc.psu.edu.; Department of Pediatrics, Penn State/Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA. azaenglein@hmc.psu.edu.
Source
Publisher: Adis, Springer International Country of Publication: New Zealand NLM ID: 100895290 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1179-1888 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 11750561 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Clin Dermatol Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
The use of cosmeceuticals by patients with acne is common; however, their role is unclear and confusing, with many asking, "Do they really help acne?" Cosmeceuticals are intermediate products between prescription medications and cosmetics, available to consumers over the counter. These products are popular and may be used without the direct supervision of a dermatologist, creating a practice gap in educating patients. Herein, a variety of cosmeceuticals are discussed, including retinoids, niacinamide, and glycolic acid. The evidence for and against cosmeceutical use in patients with acne is reviewed.