title: Meeting the Challenges of Acne Treatment in Asian Patients: A Review of the Role of Dermocosmetics as Adjunctive Therapy.
abstract: Conventional acne treatment presents several challenges such as intolerable side effects and antibiotic resistance. Dermocosmetic products may be used to reduce these unwanted effects. Dermocosmetics include skin cleansers, topical sebum-controllers, skin antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory agents, moisturizers, sunscreens, and camouflage products. Appropriate use of these products may help augment the benefit of acne treatment, minimize side effects, and reduce the need for topical antibiotics. In Asia, there is currently limited scientific data on the application and recommendations for dermocosmetic use in acne vulgaris (AV). This article reviews the evidence on dermocosmetics for AV and provides practice recommendations as discussed during the 4(th) Asia-Pacific Acne Leaders' Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 7 and 8 February 2015. Through a premeeting survey, a series of plenary lectures, a stepwise program of discussion sessions, and Medline article review, the Expert Panel set forth relevant recommendations on the role of dermocosmetics as adjunct for treating AV in Asian patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, National Skin Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: Chee Leok
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Goh
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Nopadon
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Noppakun
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Micali
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Noor Zalmy
authors.initials: NZ
authors.lastname: Azizan
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: Waranya
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Boonchai
authors.affiliation: Cutis Medical Group, Hong Kong, China.
authors.forename: Yung
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.affiliation: Specialist Skin Clinic and Associates, Singapore.
authors.forename: Wai Kwong
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Cheong
authors.affiliation: International Aesthetic Medical Center, Chinese Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Pin Chi
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Chiu
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
authors.forename: Kristiana
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Etnawati
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Manila, Philippines.
authors.forename: Zharlah
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Gulmatico-Flores
authors.affiliation: Foong Skin Specialist Clinic, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Foong
authors.affiliation: Kubba Skin Clinic, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Raj
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kubba
authors.affiliation: Derma Clinic, Makati Medical Center, Makati City, Manila, Philippines.
authors.forename: Purita
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Paz-Lao
authors.affiliation: Sunway Medical Centre, Selangor, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Yin Yin
authors.initials: YY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Dermatology and Venereology, Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Loo
authors.affiliation: Dermacare Skin Clinic and Cosmetic Centre, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Farida
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Modi
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
authors.forename: Trong Hao
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
authors.forename: Thi Lan
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Pham
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Yi Hsien
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Shih
authors.affiliation: Cosmetic Dermatology Division, Department of Dermatovenereology, Faculty of Medicine Universitas/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
authors.forename: Irma Bernadette
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Sitohang
authors.affiliation: Dr SN Wong Skin, Hair, Nails and Laser Specialist Clinic, Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: Su Ni
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Wong
keywords: Acne; Asian; adjuvant; cosmeceuticals; dermocosmetics