Data di Pubblicazione:
2016
Citazione:
Role of cleansers in the management of acne : Results of an Italian survey in 786 patients / S. Veraldi, M. Barbareschi, G. Micali, N. Skroza, E. Guanziroli, R. Schianchi, A. Tedeschi. - In: THE JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT. - ISSN 0954-6634. - 27:5(2016), pp. 439-442. [10.3109/09546634.2015.1133880]
Abstract:
Background: Modern therapy of acne is based also on moisturizers, cleansers and sunscreens. However, a few studies have been published on cleansers, and never in Italy. Objective: We decided to carry out an epidemiological study on the knowledge, beliefs and perceptions of acne patients regarding cleansers. Methods: The survey has been carried out in Italy in 2013–2014. A group of patients with acne completed a questionnaire which included 10 questions. Results: One hundred and eighteen dermatologists and 786 evaluable acne patients attended the survey. Approximately 70% of patients use a specific anti-acne cleanser. This cleanser is suggested in 57% of cases by a dermatologist. The patients buy this cleanser at the pharmacy (77% of cases). More than 62% of patients are satisfied about this cleanser. More than 66% of patients use the cleanser twice daily. The length of washing is less than one minute in 48% of patients. More than 66% of patients believe that the cleanser has a therapeutical role. Conclusion: The results of this survey cannot be compared with other studies because of the lack of similar studies about this topic. These results suggest that a sample of Italian acne patients consider cleansers as an important adjuvant treatment in acne.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
acne; cleansers; moisturizers; 2708
Elenco autori:
S. Veraldi, M. Barbareschi, G. Micali, N. Skroza, E. Guanziroli, R. Schianchi, A. Tedeschi
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