[Requests made by dermatology in relation to cosmetics].

Nowadays, cosmetic preparations are developed and tested with the same care as pharmacons by serious producers, whose proficiency includes solid knowledge on the physiology and pharmacology of the skin. Since the law restricts the use of effective substances, these products are often introduce on the market under fantasy names and vague declarations of their effects. In this field, the dermatologist calls for more openness and clarity, especially with regard to the effectiveness of the preparation and its compatibility with the so-called "problem skin". A declaration of allergologically relevant components of cosmetics is necessary to protect the allergic consumer from recurrences of his contact dermatitis. This will contribute to a further reduction of the already small number of allergic side effects of cosmetics. A close cooperation between dermatologists and the cosmetic industry will be useful for both sides and doubtlessly to the advantage of the user of these products.