Dermocosmetics in Acne Vulgaris: South African Consensus Recommendations With a Focus on Skin of Color
This South African consensus provides a practical, evidence-informed framework for incorporating dermocosmetics into acne management, with particular attention to the needs of patients with skin of color. Adoption of these recommendations may enhance treatment outcomes, adherence, and patient satisfaction across diverse skin types.
Authors
- Lushen Pillay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5132-9955)
- Susanna M.H. Kannenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9881-1631)
- Alice Prévost (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2903-0644)
- Izolda Heydenrych (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5660-8520)
- Nokubonga Khoza
- Willem I. Visser
- Kimberley J. Wiid
Institutions
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- City of Cape Town (ZA)
- Tygerberg Hospital (ZA)
- De Beers (South Africa) (ZA)
- Cape Town Science Centre (ZA)
- Laser Research Institute (CN)
- Helen Joseph Hospital (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70696
- Primary Topic
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00