TABLE 6.
Benefits of moisturizers for acne
| # | AUTHORS/JOURNAL | TITLE OF STUDY | BENEFITS OF MOISTURIZERS FOR ACNE | LEVEL OF EVIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feldman SR, Chen DM. J Drugs Dermatol. 2011;10(6):605-608. | How patients experience and manage dryness and irritation from acne treatment. | 41 percent of subjects reported using moisturizers to counteract dryness and redness and benefitted from a moisturizer. | 3 |
| 2 | Yamamoto A, Takenouchi K, Ito M. Arch Dermatol Res. 1995;287:214-218. | Impaired water barrier function in acne vulgaris. | A dysfunctional skin barrier has been shown to provoke increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL), resulting in pronounced cutaneous dehydration. | 2 |
| 3 | Bouwstra J Pilgram G, Gooris G, Körten H, Ponec M. Skin Pharmacol Appl Skin Physiol. 2001;14 Suppl 1:52-62. | New aspects of the skin barrier organization. | It is shown that a balanced application of SC-identical lipids, such as pure ceramides or a combination thereof with cholesterol and fatty acids should replenish any low levels of stratum corneum lipids. | 2 |
| 4 | Shalita AR, Smith JG, Parish LC, Sofman MS, Chalker DK. Int J Dermatol. 1995;34(6):434-437. | Topical nicotinamide compared with clindamycin gel in the treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris | Moisturizing is important for acne-prone skin. Moisturizers keep skin hydrated and balanced and often serves as a vehicle for antioxidants and nutrients, as well as treatments for acne. However, oily skin should be treated with the gentlest and lightest oil-free moisturizers. | 3 |
| 5 | Draelos ZD. Dermatol Clin. 2000;18(4):597-607. | Therapeutic moisturizers. | Moisturizers keep skin hydrated and balanced and reduces skin irritation. | 3 |
| 6 | Lynde CW. Skin Therapy Lett. 2001;6(13):3-5. | Moisturizers: what they are and how they work. | Moisturizers keep skin hydrated and repair skin barrier damage due to topical treatment. | 3 |