As Europe and the United States, in Latin American countries, OTC acne treatments and skin care, such as non-comedogenic cleansers and moisturizers, have been successfully used to reduce skin irritation.7-12 OTC acne treatment, either as monotherapy or in combination with prescription agents, offers physicians and patients the opportunity to cover and treat most of the concerns and side effects that might develop during and after acne treatment. Therefore, they are extensively used in acne treatment by dermatologists.11,12
The current review explored the role of OTC products as mono-treatment, adjunctive, and maintenance treatment in acne-affected patients in Latin American countries.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The review aims to better understand the role of OTC products
and skincare in the treatment of acne in Latin America. We tried
to find answers to the questions: What OTC products are advised
for acne, who uses these products, when are they used, how are
they used, and why the OTC products are recommended.
SURVEY
The panel of seven dermatologists from Latin America (the authors) convened for a Webinar meeting on April 28, 2020. The online conference replaced a face to face meeting that was canceled due to COVID-19. Before this Webinar meeting, the panel members completed a survey on OTC products' role and skincare in acne treatment in Latin America and specifically in their practice. The survey examined which OTC products were recommended for acne monotherapy as an adjunctive treatment and for maintenance. Further questions addressed who uses these products, when, how, and why the products are recommended.
The results of the survey were summarized, presented, and discussed during the Webinar. The survey results, coupled with the panel's expert opinion and experience, are presented in the current review.
Literature Searches
We performed a literature review selecting clinical acne
The results of the survey were summarized, presented, and discussed during the Webinar. The survey results, coupled with the panel's expert opinion and experience, are presented in the current review.
Literature Searches
We performed a literature review selecting clinical acne
