A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide.

Background: A dermocosmetic (DC) containing salicylic acid, niacinamide, and thermal spring water has been developed for the management of mild to moderate acne.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of DC as an adjunct to benzoyl peroxide (BPO) every other day compared with BPO over 3 months, and its efficacy as maintenance post-BPO care compared with vehicle for another 3 months.

Methods: Single-center, randomized, double-blind study in 100 patients with mild to moderate facial acne according to the Global Acne Severity (GEA) Scale.

Development of actinic lentigines due to multiple sub-erythemal exposure to UVA1 radiation in Asian skin.

The appearance of actinic lentigines mainly found on face, back of the hands, upper back and décolleté is associated with chronic sun exposure. However, there is no study looking at the role of long UVA specifically in the development of actinic lentigines. This study was conducted in 20 Japanese adult women exposed on the upper back area three times per week for 6 weeks to incremental sub-erythemal UVA1 doses (5 J/cm at weeks 1 and 2, 10 J/cm at weeks 3 and 4 and 15 J/cm at weeks 5 and 6).

Survey of Hand Issues Encountered by Hairdressers and Hairdresser Related Professionals: From Epidemiological Data to Clinical Observational Survey Results.

Introduction: Hand eczema is frequent among hairdressers. The aim of this open survey was (i) to assess the prevalence and identify causing factors of hand issues encountered by hairdressers and (ii) to assess the benefit of a cosmetic skin care in clinical signs and symptoms through a clinical observational survey.

Methods: The survey was conducted among 391 hairdressers and hairdresser-related professionals, collecting information on frequency of daily procedures, frequency/type/severity of hand issues, and glove usage.