Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland How frequent is it ? It affects 1% of the population with a peak of 3-4 % in the 11 to 30 years old age group. Females are affected 3 times more than males. (controversial as some studies report no difference) How does it present ? It presents…
Antirougeurs FORT ® soothes sensitive skin prone to couperosis Eau thermale d’Avène ®: soothes sensitive and irritated skin Clean Ac ®: skin cleanser (used for example before applying a treatment against acne vulgaris) Cicalfate ®: to promote wound healing D-Pigment ®: care of brown spots Eluage ®: wrinkle care Trixéra ®: moisturization (moisturisation) of sensitive…
Aknilox ® (topical erythromycin): used in the treatment of acne Gorgonium ® (heparin, allantoin, dexpanthenol): used in the prevention and treatment of scars Lur ® Shampoo (ketoconazole 2%): used in the treatment of seborrheic (seborroeic) dermatitis Perilox ®/Perilox Color ® (metronidazole): used in the treatment of perioral dermatitis Rosalox ® (metronidazole): used in the treatment…
Acetocaustine ® (Monochloracetic acid): used in the treatment of viral warts Aldara ® 5% (Imiquimod) : used in the treatment of actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinomas and condyloma acuminata (genital warts) Dermatix ® Gel (Silicone gel): used in the prevention and treatment of scars Efudix ® (fluorouracile): used in the treatment of actinic keratosis,…
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