Dermocosmetics in Management of Adolescents with Acne

Acne vulgaris (AV) is one of the most common inflammatory skin disease in adolescents, characterised by negative impact on patients’ quality of life and psycho-emotional state. Acne affects approximately 85% of children and adolescents according to some data. Fortunately, now there are many safe and effective treatments for acne. Successful AV management often involves combination of medications that act on various pathological mechanisms. However, the paradigm of acne treatment is progressively focusing not only on pharmacotherapy, but also on care strategies based on proven products implementation. Traditionally, the international expert consensus on the use of dermocosmetics provides classification of active ingredients according to their mechanism of action and evidence level in relation to acne. Key active ingredients with proven efficacy include zinc, niacinamide, and many other components that have sebo-regulating, anti-inflammatory, and keratolytic effects, as well as normalise skin microbiome. It is crucial to consider individual skin phylotypes reflecting differences in sebum production, sensitivity, and barrier function when choosing modern dermocosmetics. Thus, dermocosmetics is integral part of comprehensive management of adolescents with acne, providing both therapeutic effect, and quality of life improvement.