A Primer on Cosmetics for Dermatologists

September 1992 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Walter G. Larsen, Edward M. Jackson, Myra O. Barker, Richard M. Bednarz, Patricia G. Engasser, Marianne N. O'Donoghue, John S. Strauss

alopecia acne contact dermatitis sensitive skin scars hemangiomas telangiectases lentigines asymmetry

TLDR Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.

The document emphasizes the importance of dermatologists being knowledgeable about cosmetics to provide sound advice to patients, particularly those with skin conditions. Dermatologists should be able to recommend safe and effective cosmetics to cover defects, enhance features, and manage conditions like acne, contact dermatitis, sensitive skin, and alopecia. They should also be able to suggest products that can camouflage scars, hemangiomas, telangiectases, lentigines, and asymmetry without causing further skin issues. The article aims to educate dermatology residents on the fundamentals of cosmetics, including the diagnosis and treatment of reactions that may arise from their use.

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