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Doctors' Orders.(nonprescription dermatological products)
Byline: ELLEN MILLER
You can't find them in Sephora or CVS. You won't see their television ads during Grey's Anatomy . A growing number of companies are making skin-care products to be sold only in doctors' officesbut without a doctor's prescription. Ranella Hirsch, a dermatologist at Boston University Medical Center and president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, answers our questions.
Q: Why do you think there are so many nonprescription products in dermatologists' offices?
They typically contain higher doses of active ingredients than the creams you'd find at a drugstore, but not as high as prescription ones. The stronger ingredients might make you more susceptible to irritation, so it's best to have a doctor determine if they're right for you and explain how to use them. Some doctors also sell lines that are meant to be used in conjunction with in-office procedures such as peels, Botox, Restylane, and laser treatments. The new Clinique Medical line is one such example.
Q: Who should be using the products?
They're for anyone whose skin might need a little more attention or who wants to be as aggressive as possible with her anti-aging routine.
Q: How else are they different?
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