Aknemycin ® (Erythromycin): used in the treatment of Acne Vulgaris Balmed Hermal ® (Soja Oil): used in the treatment of dry skin and irritated skin (Atopic Dermatitis…) Myconormin ® (Terbinafin): used in the treatment of Fungal Infections Optiderm ® (urée 5%, polidocanol): used in the treatment of dry skin and irritated skin (Atopic Dermatitis…) Solaraze ®…
Effectiveness of Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Warts in Children. Sethuraman G, Richards KA, Hiremagalore RN, Wagner A Dermatol Surg 2009 Nov 13 This study lends evidence to the possibility of that PDL is a treatment option for recalcitrant warts in children. It achievs high cure rates as three quarters of…
Daflon ® (Diosmin): used for lower limb swelling/lower limb insufficiency Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are known to the authors of the website. Full-indications may not be included and side effects are not mentioned. All the…
Selsun ® (selenium sulfide): used in treatment of fungal infections and seborrheic (seborrhoeic) dermatitis Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are known to the authors of the website. Full-indications may not be included and side effects are…
Acyclovir USP: used in the treatment of herpes infections Cetirine HTL: used in the treatment of urticaria and pruritus (itch) Cyclosporin oral solution: used in the treatment of various skin conditions. Requires close medical supervision. Ketoconazole USP: used in the treatment of fungal infections Mycophenolate Mofetil: used in the treatment of various skin disorders. Requires…
Cortider ® (hydrocortisone): mild steroid Mupirocin ® (mupirocin): used as an antibacterial Mycofin ® (terbinafine): used in the treatment of fungal infections Desodin ® (desloratadine): used in the treatment of urticaria and pruritus (itch) Ontin ® (cetirizine): used in the treatment of urticaria and pruritus (itch) Oradin ® (loratadine): used in the treatment of urticaria…
Congenital Melanocytic Nevus (Naevus)(CMN) These are melanocytic naevi (nevi) (“moles”) which are present at birth. The melanocytic naevi vary greatly in size but can exceed 20cm of diameter. They are generally located on the trunk. They can develop into cancers (melanoma). Therefore, they should be excised if it is possible, although for esthetic reasons, it…
Actinic keratosis Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland These lesions are seen on the sun-exposed skin especially on the face, upper chest, back and forearms. When they are located on the lips, they are called actinic cheilitis. They appear as scaly reddish or brown patches on the skin. Numerous lesions may occur at the…
This presents as a firm irregular fleshy growth usually on sun exposed skin. The growth can increase rapidly in size giving rise to a large lump which may sometimes break down to form an ulcer. If untreated, the cancer may spread to the surrounding lymph glands. SCC usually appears in elderly patients. Chronic sun exposure…
