Treating the Patient with Multiple Cosmetic Product Allergies: A Problem-Oriented Approach to Sensitive Skin

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The young woman complains that the skin on her face itches, burns, and feels tight. You ask if she uses anything on her face, and she replies, “Only makeup, moisturizers, and an occasional cleanser, toner, sun-block, or antiaging cream.” You identify at least a dozen products she uses regularly. How do you go about finding the cause of her problem? In this article, Dr Draelos outlines a plan for evaluating allergic reactions to cosmetics and other skin care products and provides guidelines for choosing products that are the least likely to trigger allergic responses.