2021 Volume 131 Issue 6 Pages 1511-1524
To examine recognition of asteatosis and investigate treatment options, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 1,088 physicians, including dermatologists and pediatricians. The results showed that both skin diseases and various systemic diseases that cause asteatosis were widely recognized, and these cases were treated with moisturizers. Physicians recognized the need for treatment for asteatosis and the importance of prescription moisturizers. However, physicians are aware of the medical insurance system in this context, and use non-prescription moisturizers for mild asteatosis, while not prescribing prescription moisturizers for cosmetic purposes.
