Cosmetic Corner
Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on OTC Acne Preparations
Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top OTC acne preparations. 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 pigment control products. Consideration must be given to:
- Even Better
Clinique Laboratories, LLC
“It also is useful as prevention and offers many different options.”—Antonella Tosti, MD, Miami, Florida
“These OTC products have good clinical data to support use for hyperpigmentation. Patients tell me that they feel good on their skin and aren’t irritating.”—Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
- Lumixyl Brightening System
Envy Medical, Inc
“A great option for patients who may be experiencing modest issues with pigmentation. Use of a retinoid with this product also may enhance its efficacy.”—Joel Schlessinger, MD, Omaha, Nebraska
- Lytera Skin Brightening Complex
SkinMedica
“With key ingredients such as hexylresorcinol, retinol, and niacinamide, it has been clinically shown to lighten dark patches in its trials as well as adding luminosity to the skin.”—Anthony Rossi, MD, New York, New York
Recommended by Elizabeth K. Hale, MD, New York, New York
- Pigmentclar Serum
La-Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique
“It attacks pigment production at every stage.”—Whitney Bowe, MD, Brooklyn, New York
Cutis invites readers to send us their recommendations. Mineral makeup, eyelash enhancers, and facial scrubs 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.
