Acnefuge ® (Benzoyl Peroxide): used in treatment of acne vulgaris Alfacortone ® (Hydrocortisone, clioquinol): a mild antiseptic/steroid cream Balmandol ®: used in the treatment of dry/irritated skin (atopic dermatitis…) Betacortone ® line: moderate to strong steroid cream Cetirin ® (cetirizine): used in urticaria and pruritus (itch) Daylong ®: sunprotection Excipial ® line: a moisturizing cream…
DetailsBeta-Micoter ® (betamethasone, clotrimazole: antifungal cream combined with a steroid Betaval ® (betamethasone): moderate to strong steroid Betaval N ® (betamethasone, neomycin): moderate potency steroid combined with an antibiotic Easyef ® (recombinant epidermal growth factor): used to treat diabetic foot ulcer Fucibet ®, Fucitop C ® (fusidic acid, betamethasone): moderate to strong steroid cream combined…
DetailsAfun ® (clotrimazole): used in the treatment of fungal infections Alatrol ® (cetirizine): used in the treatment of urticaria and pruritus (itch) Antista ® (chlorpheniramine): used in the treatment of urticaria and pruritus (itch) Cresac ® (metronidazole): used in the treatment of rosacea Dermasol ® (clobetasol propionate): very strong steroid Diprobet ® (beta methasone dipropionate):…
DetailsLocobase ®: used in the hydration, treatment of dry skin Locoid ®, Locoid crelo ®: moderate potency steroid cream) Protopic ® (tacrolimus): topical used in the treatment of Eczema (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…
DetailsAcne Sulfur ® (soap bar): used in the treatment of acne vulgaris Brovoxyl ® (benzoyl peroxide): used in the treatment of acne vulgaris Duac ® (benzoyl peroxide, clndamycin): used in the treatment of acne vulgaris Duofilm ® (salicylic acid, lactic acid): used in the treatment of common warts and corns. Evoclin ® (Clindamycin): used in…
DetailsAcne clear ® (sulfur, resorcinol, zinc oxide, calamine): used in the treatment of Acne Vulgaris Aqueous cream BP ®: used as a moisturizer Aqurea ® (urea): used as a moisturizer, treatment of dry skin Biotin ® (tetracycline): prevention and treatment of skin infection Dermanol ® (betamethasone valerate, clioquinol) line: steroid (corticosteroid) creams with antiseptics Dermasone…
DetailsTwice-daily versus once-daily applications of pimecrolimus cream 1% for the prevention of disease relapse in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. Ruer-Mulard M, Aberer W et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2009 Sep-Oct;26(5):551-8. This article demonstrates that a once daily application of a calcineurin inhibitor (pimecrolimus in this stidy) is enough to prevent the flares of atopic dermatitis…
DetailsA case of tinea imbricata (Hanumarn ringworm) treated with fulcin. Chermsirivathana S, Boonsri P. Aust J Dermatol. 1961 Jun;6:63-6. Endemic tinea imbricata–a study on Goodenough Island, Papua New Guinea. Hay RJ, Reid S, Talwat E, Macnamara K. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1984;78(2):246-51. Revista de la Sociedad Venezolanade Microbiología: www.scielo.org.ve Tinea imbricata or Tokelau.…
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Betadine ® (povidone iodine): disinfectant 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 content may therefore be viewed…
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