Skin Conditions: Medications
Azoles for ringworm of the scalp or beard
04/24/07, HealthwiseAzoles stop the growth of fungi.
Salicylic acid for calluses and corns
12/07/07, HealthwiseSalicylic acid softens the dead skin so that a callus or corn can be rubbed off.
Nonprescription antifungals for athlete's foot
07/02/08, HealthwiseAll of these medicines kill fungi. But you most likely will use terbinafine for a shorter amount of time than the others. See the medicine label for specific instructions. In general:
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Should I take isotretinoin for severe acne?
03/01/07, HealthwiseIsotretinoin is a powerful and effective medication used to treat severe acne that cannot be cleared up with other medications, including antibiotics. It is a man-made retinoid (derived from vitamin A). You usually need to take isotretino
Monobenzone topical
12/27/07, HealthwiseMonobenzone is not for treating freckles, café-au-lait spots, sun damage, melanoma, jaundice, or other pigmentation disorders not caused by vitiligo.
Docosanol topical
02/13/04, HealthwiseCold sores are contagious before, during and after an outbreak or when blisters are present. Cold sore sufferers should avoid close physical or intimate contact, such as kissing, when having an outbreak.
Should I take oral antifungal medication to treat a fungal nail infection?
07/24/08, HealthwiseFungal nail infections (onychomycosis) occur when fungi invade a fingernail or toenail (nail plate) and the skin underneath the nail (nail bed). Toenails are more commonly affected than fingernails, because they grow very slowly, allo
Tacrolimus topical
02/23/06, HealthwiseA small number of people have developed skin cancer after using tacrolimus or pimecrolimus (Elidel) skin medications. However, it is not known if either of these medicines causes skin cancer. Talk to your doctor about your individual risk.
Cefditoren
03/04/08, HealthwiseTell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotic.
Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical
03/11/04, HealthwiseContact your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen or do not improve within 7 days. Do not use hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical for longer than 14 days without first talking to your doctor.
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