title: Cosmetics, skin care products, and the dermatologic surgeon. Postsurgical selection of cleansing products.
abstract: Postsurgical care is almost as important as the skill of the dermatologic surgeon in ensuring the patient a good result. Scientifically based cleansing product selection and careful patient cleansing instructions are necessary to optimize healing while meeting patient hygiene needs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Z D
authors.initials: ZD
authors.lastname: Draelos
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D003902:Detergents; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D017592:Skin Care; D012915:Soaps
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D003902:Detergents; D012915:Soaps