title: Recommendation of moisturizers and cleansers: a study of unmet needs among dermatology patients.
abstract: In a survey commissioned by Core-Create, Inc, and conducted by Harris Interactive, 422 subjects in the United States with chronic dermatologic diseases provided feedback regarding information and recommendations provided to them by their dermatologist on the use of moisturizers and cleansers. In particular, the survey results revealed that there is widespread underuse of these products in patients with common cutaneous disorders. The vast majority of patients wish that their dermatologist would provide more information about moisturizers and cleansers; additionally, they would like their dermatologist to recommend a specific product for them to use. What's more, patients want to know if a moisturizer or cleanser will do more than merely provide symptomatic relief. Patient education was confirmed as a critical factor in promoting patient compliance as evidenced by the fact that subjects were 4 times more likely to follow their physician's direction when the role of the products was explained to them than when no explanation was provided. In addition, it was found that overall patient satisfaction with the care received from their dermatologist is driven by communication.
authors.affiliation: New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Berson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003902:Detergents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D003902:Detergents; D004643:Emollients