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Soriatane (acitretin)

Soriatane (acitretin)

What is Soriatane (acitretin)? Acitretin is an oral medication used to treat psoriasis. What are the uses for Soriatane (acitretin)? Acitretin is used for treating severe psoriasis in adults. Acitretin should be prescribed only by doctors who have experience in the systemic use of retinoids because it has serious side effects. Is Soriatane (acitretin) available […]

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terbinafine (Lamisil)

terbinafine (Lamisil)

What is terbinafine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Terbinafine is an antifungal agent that is taken by mouth or applied to the skin. Terbinafine acts by interfering with the ability of fungi to make chemicals called sterols that are an important part of the membrane that surrounds fungal cells and holds them […]

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis

REFERENCES: Alwan, W., and F.O. Nestle. “Pathogenesis and Treatment of Psoriasis: Exploiting Pathophysiological Pathways for Precision Medicine.” Clin Exp Rheumatol 33 (Suppl. 93): S2-S6. Arndt, Kenneth A., eds., et al. “Topical Therapies for Psoriasis.” Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery 35.2S Mar. 2016: S35-S46. Benhadou, Fairda, Dillon Mintoff, and Véronique del Marmol. “Psoriasis: Keratinocytes or […]

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tea tree oil (Melaleuca Oil)

tea tree oil (Melaleuca Oil)

What is tea tree oil, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Tea tree oil is topical antiseptic. It contains Terpinen-4-ol, which has antifungal and antimicrobial properties. What brand names are available for tea tree oil? Melaleuca oil Is tea tree oil available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for […]

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Health Tip: Reduce Risk of Tattoo Infection

Health Tip: Reduce Risk of Tattoo Infection

(HealthDay News) — More than 20 percent of adults in the United States report having at least one tattoo. Latest Skin News Because ink is injected into the skin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges consumers to be wary of the ink’s origin. Manufacturers may use unsuitable inks (calligraphy, drawing or printer ink) […]

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isotretinoin (Accutane, Claravis, Amnesteem, Absorica, Zenatane)

isotretinoin (Accutane, Claravis, Amnesteem, Absorica, Zenatane)

What is isotretinoin, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Isotretinoin is an oral drug used for the treatment and prevention of severe acne. Acne is caused by inflammation of the skin. It primarily affects teenagers, but it also affects adults. Severe acne causes permanent scarring of the skin. The inflammation is caused in […]

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Health Tip: Treating Acne Scars

Health Tip: Treating Acne Scars

(HealthDay News) — Treating acne scars starts by consulting a dermatologist. Latest Skin News To get the most out of the consultation, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests answering these questions before seeing a doctor: Why do I want to treat my scars? How do I want to look? What can I afford to spend? […]

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metronidazole cream (Noritate, Metrocream)

metronidazole cream (Noritate, Metrocream)

What is metronidazole cream, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Metronidazole cream is a topical preparation (applied to the skin) of the antibiotic metronidazole. It is used for reducing the swelling and redness caused by acne rosacea. The mechanism through which metronidazole cream reduces the symptoms of acne rosacea is not known. The […]

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finasteride (Propecia)

finasteride (Propecia)

What are the uses for finasteride-oral (hair growth)? : Finasteride (Propecia) is used for the treatment of male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia in males only. What brand names are available for finasteride-oral (hair growth)? Propecia (for male hair growth) Is finasteride-oral (hair growth) available as a generic drug? Is finasteride-oral (hair growth) available as […]