Melasma (for professionals) Melasma is a very cumbersome condition especially in pigmented skin. It is important to note that only superficial located pigment can improve, not the pigment located deeper in the dermis. Examination with Wood’s lamp (360nm, blue light) is a plus (note that it may be less reliable in phototypes IV and above…
DetailsHead and Shoulders ® shampoo (Zinc Pyritione): used in the treatment of dandruff 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…
DetailsDaktacort ® (miconazole, hydrocortisone): used to treat inflamed fungal infections of the skin, combined with a mild steroid. Daktarin ® (miconazole): used as an antifungal. Nizoral ® Shampoo (ketoconazole): used to treat seborrheic (seborrhoeic) dermatitis and dandruff Retin A ® (tretinoin): used in the treatment of acne, wrinkles, keratosis pilaris, plane warts… Pevaryl ® (Econazole):…
DetailsClaritin ® (loratadine): used in treatment of urticaria and pruritus Dr Scholl’s ® line: footcare (corns, callosities), wart treatment Gardasil ®: Human papillomavirus vaccine (prevention of genital warts) Propecia ® (finasteride): treatment of hair loss (androgenetic alopecia (androgenic alopecia)) (male pattern pattern hair loss) Stromectol ® (Ivermectin): used in treatment of insect infestations (scabies…) Note…
DetailsEnbrel ® (Etanercept): biologic agent used in treatment of psoriasis 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…
DetailsBotox ® (Botulinum Toxin): used in hyperhidrosis and wrinkles Tazorac ®: cream used in the treatment of psoriasis 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…
DetailsDaivobet , Dovobet, Taclonex (betamethasone dipropionate, calcipotriol): used in the treatment of psoriasis combined with a very strong steroid. Daivonex, Dovonex: used in the treatment of psoriasis Fucicort (fusidic acid, betamethasone valerate): used for infected inflammatory lesions combined with a mild to moderate steroid, Fucidin (fusidic acid): used in the treatment of skin infections Fucidin…
DetailsReplagal ® (alpha-galactosidase): used in treatment of Angiokeratoma Corporis Diffusum (Fabry Anderson Disease) 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…
DetailsCetirizin Actavis ®: oral medication used in the treatment of urticaria and pruritus (itch) Terbinafin Actavis ®: oral medication used in the treatment of fungal infections 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…
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