Behind the Bottle: Poring Through the Flavors of Evidence to Optimize Over the Counter (OTC) Product Recommendations

“What should I buy, what should I use, do I need skin care?” Sound familiar? Whether it be a patient or a tween obsessed with the latest craze, we are constantly asked to provide guidance on the OTC omniverse. A source of potential agatas, making OTC recs is no easy feat. Do you just go with the sample Dejoire in the closet? Did you just read a study that caught your eye? There is no perfect way to make your rec and ensure your patient will stick with you. Have no fear, Pistol Pete Lio is here! Join JDD Podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman as he discusses practical approaches and verbiage to be employed when discussing OTC products with the one and only Dr. Peter Lio, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Tune in to hear how they critically review and interpret clinical trial methodology and what type of data peaks their fancy. Soak in the practical pearls and smear the evidence into your daily clinic script.

This podcast is funded by Cetaphil, a brand owned and manufactured by Galderma.