Skin Conditions: Medications
Topical retinoid medications for acne
03/01/07, HealthwiseTopical retinoids work by unplugging clogged pores, allowing other topical medications such as antibiotics to enter the hair shaft and fight underlying infection. You often use a topical antibiotic along with a topical retinoid, an oral
Nystatin topical
04/18/08, HealthwiseDo not cover treated skin areas with bandages or dressings that do not allow air circulation unless your doctor has told you to. You may use a light gauze dressing to keep the medication from getting on your clothes or bed sheets.
Clindamycin topical
03/17/08, HealthwiseUse clindamycin topical exactly as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and may increase side effects. Do not use this medication for longer than your d
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Tretinoin topical
10/16/07, HealthwiseTretinoin is a topical (applied to the skin) form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself.
Sulfur ointment (precipitated sulfur) 5% to 10%
04/04/07, HealthwiseSulfur can kill adult scabies mites.
Azelaic acid topical
02/13/04, HealthwiseAvoid the use of abrasive, harsh, or drying soaps and cleansers such as alcoholic cleansers, tinctures, astringents, abrasives, or peeling agents while using azelaic acid topical.
Salicylic acid preparations for treating warts
09/11/08, HealthwiseSalicylic acid:
Pentoxifylline for venous skin ulcers
09/17/07, HealthwiseCombined with standard treatment with compression stockings, oral pentoxifylline is used to improve venous skin ulcer healing. Pentoxifylline reduces the viscosity or "stickiness" of your blood, improving blood circulation. Pentoxifyl
Rosacea - Medications
07/24/07, HealthwiseYou can use antibiotic creams to relieve the redness on your face and help eye symptoms that result from rosacea. Antibiotic pills may help clear the pimples, and can reduce the swelling or irritation in your eyes. Mild cases often re
Antibiotics for rosacea
07/24/07, HealthwiseThe ability of antibiotics to kill bacteria does not seem to be important when treating rosacea.1 Instead, the antibiotics may reduce overall inflammation of your skin. They also may reduce the number of pimples and the amount of red
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