Skin Care in Ethnic Populations
Posted on July 14, 2009
Seminars in Plastic Surgery 2009; 23: 168-172DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1224795ABSTRACTUse of over-the-counter cosmetics, approaches to hygiene, and many basic dermatologic principles differ between individuals with Caucasian skin and ethnic skin. Still, comparatively few publications highlight these variations or discuss appropriate management. Among many ethnic patients, issues related to skin hydration, restoration of even pigmentation, hair removal, and acne care remain problematic yet not fully addressed. As well, there are some dermatologic conditions that may be rare in Caucasian skin but are much more common in the ethnic patient. Here, we discuss various aspects of skin hydration, dyschromia, sunscreen use, and chemical depilatories in the ethnic population.[...]© Thieme Medical Publish...Tags: acne treatment, acne treatments, acne cure, get rid of acne, best acne treatment, acne free, acne skin care, acne solution, acne products, acne control
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