ReviewJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV2025
International expert consensus recommendations for the use of dermocosmetics in acne.
Review in Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Placebo response and its influencing factors in acne vulgaris: A model-based meta-analysis.British journal of clinical pharmacology · 2026Pooled it
- Rapid, Strong, and Visible Efficacy of a Dermocosmetic in Acne Patients With Dark Skin Phototypes: Results of a Randomized Split-Face Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Trial
- Rapid and Visible Efficacy of a Dermocosmetic in Acne Patients With Fair Skin Phototypes: Results of a Randomized Split-Face Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Trial
- Expert Consensus on the Role of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management in the United Arab Emirates.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
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- An adjunctive dermocosmetic regimen improves clinical outcomes and tolerability in Japanese patients on topical acne therapy: A real-world observational study.The Journal of international medical research · 2026Observational
- A Global Delphi Consensus on Acne and the Microbiome: Integrating International Expertise for Innovative Prevention and Therapeutic Strategies.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Integrating Dermocosmetics Into Acne Care in Latin America.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Review
- Exposome involvement in the development of acne vulgaris.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Use of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management: A Middle East-North Africa Consensus.International journal of dermatology · 2026Article
- The Role of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management: Asian Perspective.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- The Role of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management: Implications for Clinical Practice in Brazil.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Review
- Benefits of a Compensating Dermocosmetic Routine as an Adjunct to Treatments in Patients With Mild to Very Severe Acne: Results From an Observational Multicenter Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- PRACT-India: Practical Recommendations on Acne Care and Medical Treatment in India-A Modified Delphi Consensus.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Enhanced Tolerability and Improved Outcomes in Acne Management: A Real-World Study of Dermocosmetic Adjunctive Therapy.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- From Monotherapy to Adjunctive Therapies: Application of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management Across Australia and New Zealand.The Australasian journal of dermatology · 2025Review
- International expert consensus recommendations for the use of dermocosmetics in acne.Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundA wide variety of dermocosmetics (products with both active skincare and cosmetic activity) are available for the management of acne vulgaris. These products are important because they may be the first line of approach for patients desiring to self-treat and they can also have beneficial effects-reducing lesion counts and improving global acne severity. When used in conjunction with medical therapy, dermocosmetics can improve tolerability and enhance results. We reviewed available evidence and combined it with our clinical experience to help guide clinicians in selecting skincare products with acne-targeting ingredients.
methodsAn international panel of dermatologists with an interest and expertise in managing acne performed a literature review, formulated clinical questions related to the role of dermocosmetics in the acne setting, used a modified GRADE approach to evaluate available evidence and then utilized an online iterative Delphi process to create consensus recommendations. It should be noted that due to the limited number of available studies, the category of dermocosmetics was evaluated rather than specific ingredients.
resultsThe quality of evidence was found to be low to moderate. Key recommendations were made based on available evidence for the use of dermocosmetics in acne to improve acne global assessment, reduce acne lesion counts, reduce superficial skin oiliness and serve as maintenance therapy after medical treatment, while providing a good tolerability. Recommendations were also made for using dermocosmetics as adjuncts to medical treatment.
conclusionsWhile there is a need for better quality evidence, dermocosmetics have demonstrated some benefit for acne both when used alone in its milder clinical presentations or in maintenance post acne medication and as adjunct to acne treatments.
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