To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on OTC acne treatments. Consideration must be given to:
- Acne Care Gel
LovelySkin
“I particularly love this product in combination with azelaic acid for pregnant patients.”—Linda Fromm, MD, Rapid City, South Dakota
- Cleardin Acne Spot Gel
Isdin
“This product is great for spot treatments. It can be used alone or in combination with other acne products.”—Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
- Effaclar Duo
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique
“This is a great product with highly bioavailable benzoyl peroxide.”—Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
- Glytone Acne Treatment Spray
Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique USA
“For breakouts on the body, particularly for my male patients because it is quick and easy to use.”—Linda Fromm, MD, Rapid City, South Dakota
- Micronized BPO Cleanser 5%
BrandMDskincare
“For breakouts on the body, particularly for my male patients because it is quick and easy to use.”— Linda Fromm, MD, Rapid City, South Dakota
- Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc
“This product has benzoyl peroxide, which is a known acne fighter. It can be used as a mask, which I recommend once a week.”—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, New York
- Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc
“This product is best used for spot treating acne lesions. It is formulated as benzoyl peroxide 2.5%, which is the equivalent low yet effective concentration found in many prescription acne creams.”— Cherise M. Levi, DO, New York, New York
- PanOxyl 4% Acne Creamy Wash
Stiefel, a GSK company
Recommended by Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
Cutis invites readers to send us their recommendations. Self-tanners and cleansing devices will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation(s) to the Editorial Office.
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