Role of dermatocosmetics in treatment strategy for acne patients

Abstract

In accordance with clinical recommendations for acne of any severity, gentle cleansing and moisturizing is recommended using specialized dermatocosmetics that restore the barrier properties of the skin, have an anti-inflammatory effect and do not contain skin-irritating components, as well as comedogenic substances. Gentle skin care should also accompany any topical and systemic acne drug therapy. At the same time, over-the-counter (OTC) skin care products, such as non-comedogenic cleansers and moisturizers, have been successful in both the monotherapy of mild acne and as maintenance therapy. The range of Normaderm dermatocosmetics (Vichy Laboratoires) is specially designed to meet the needs of oily acne prone skin. The composition of Normaderm products includes various active substances that allow solving certain problems with acne by influencing various links in the pathogenesis of the disease. In this article, we provide clinical examples of the use of specialized Vichy Normaderm cosmetics in patients with acne in various clinical situations.