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Adjunctive Therapy for Acne: A 3-step skincare routine for your patients
- 2min
- Mar. 2024
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1) CLEANSER FOR FACE & BODY
> To remove follicular debris and prevent superficial obstruction of the follicular unit.1
> Cleanse Twice daily: morning to remove residues from night-time treatments and evening to remove sunscreen, pollution particles, and other products that could interfere with nightly treatment.
> Select a soap-free and acidic or pH balanced cleanser.
2) DAILY CARE FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
> After cleansing2, to hydrate, protect and nurture the skin barrier.
> To improve the tolerability of irritating prescriptions
> Recommend a daily moisturizer with exfoliating and soothing properties ingredients such as salicylic acid and niacinamide.
3) SUN PROTECTION
> Because many prescriptions are photosensitizing.
> Select a broad-spectrum coverage including against UVA (particularly for patients at risk of pigmentation problems).
> Take into consideration skin types, and seasons for sunscreens.2,3