Comprehensive Skin Care Regimen of Moisturizer with Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen as an Adjuvant in Management of Acne (CHARISMA)
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Both acne and topical anti-acne therapies are associated with cutaneous reactions, thereby jeopardizing patient adherence, and thus compromising treatment efficacy. In addition, many acne therapies are associated with thinning of skin and predispose to ultraviolet damage which has been implicated in acne flares. Use of photoprotecting moisturizer may help to alleviate these reactions thus benefiting the patients. Methods: This was a multicenter, open-label retrospective questionnaire-based survey designed primarily to assess the cutaneous tolerability, overall performance, and cosmetic acceptability of Episoft AC, a moisturizer with broad-spectrum sunscreen activity as an adjuvant in the management of acne. Each doctor was given a survey questionnaire booklet containing survey forms. Patients were evaluated for their skin tolerability by analyzing the responses from both patients (subjective assessment) and investigator (objective assessment). Results: A total of 100 doctors participated in a survey involving 340 patients. There was a significant improvement in all the parameters of facial skin tolerability (subjective assessment), i.e., itching, burning, stinging, and tightness at day 28 compared to a baseline which was maintained until day 56 with continued therapy with Episoft AC. Similarly, objective facial skin tolerability assessments determined by the investigator showed significant improvement in dryness and erythema at day 28 relative to a baseline which was maintained until day 56 with continued use of Episoft AC. Majority of patients felt that the treatment regimen was easy to use, were satisfied with the treatment regimen, and would continue to use it. Conclusion: The results of this survey signify that incorporating a comprehensive skin care regimen of moisturizer with broad-spectrum sunscreen in the overall management plan of acne may help in improvement of cutaneous tolerability and overall patient satisfaction with acne treatment.
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Shabir Ahmed Bhat, Gaurav A. Deshmukh, Dhiraj S. Dhoot, Hanmant Barkate
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