Cosmetic Corner
Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on OTC Acne Treatments
Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top OTC acne treatments. See what they’re recommending to their patients and why.
To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top OTC cleansers for rosacea patients. Consideration must be given to:
- Avène Antirougeurs Redness Relief Dermo-Cleansing Milk
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique USA
Recommended by Julie Woodward, MD, Durham, North Carolina
- Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique USA
Recommended by Julie Woodward, MD, Durham, North Carolina
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Galderma Laboratories, LP
“I always recommend for all of my rosacea patients a strict regimen of cleansing and sun protection with Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizing sunscreen.”—Wm. Philip Werschler, MD, Seattle, Washington
Recommended by Julie Woodward, MD, Durham, North Carolina
- Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique
“Excellent for rosacea because it doesn’t contain any surfactants. This product has a very hydrated formula that helps repair the skin barrier.”—Whitney Bowe, MD, Brooklyn, New York
Recommended by Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
Cutis invites readers to send us their recommendations. Face washes and products for babies will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation(s) to cutis@frontlinemedcom.com.
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc and shall not be used for product endorsement purposes. Any reference made to a specific commercial product does not indicate or imply that Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc endorses, recommends, or favors the product mentioned. No guarantee is given to the effects of recommended products.
