title: Over-the-counter treatments for acne and rosacea.
abstract: Acne and rosacea are common inflammatory processes historically classified in the same disease category, but evolving understanding of their disparate pathophysiology and exacerbating factors have generated an enormous armamentarium of therapeutic possibilities. Patients seek over-the-counter therapies first when managing cutaneous disease; therefore, this review defines ingredients considered to be effective over-the-counter acne and rosacea products, their mechanisms, and safe formulations, including botanical components, oral supplements, and other anecdotal options in this vast skin care domain.
authors.affiliation: Geisinger Health System, Department of Dermatology - Scenery Park, State College, Pennsylvania, USA. llrosamilia@geisinger.edu.
authors.forename: Lorraine Larsen
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Rosamilia
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D001252:Astringents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003902:Detergents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D006880:Hydroxy Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007701:Kinetin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009536:Niacinamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012118:Resorcinols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012393:Rosacea / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D012459:Salicylates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013455:Sulfur / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D020947:Tea Tree Oil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015032:Zinc / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D001252:Astringents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D003902:Detergents; D006880:Hydroxy Acids; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D012118:Resorcinols; D012459:Salicylates; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D009536:Niacinamide; D014212:Tretinoin; D020947:Tea Tree Oil; D013455:Sulfur; D015032:Zinc; D007701:Kinetin; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide; C031389:resorcinol