Skin Care
The National Institute of Health reports that 85% of the population between the ages of 12 and 24 develop acne. It tends to go away in the thirties although some people in their forties and fifties continue to have the disorder.
Patients with moderate to severe inflammatory acne may be treated with prescription topical or oral medicines alone or in combination. Treatment goals are to heal existing lesions, stop new lesions from forming, and to prevent scarring. This also helps to minimize the embarrassment and psychological stress that accompanies a disorder like acne.
Early treatment is the best way to prevent acne scars, and the Medical researchers are working on new drugs to treat acne, as with other bacterial infections, doctors are finding that over time the bacteria associated with acne are becoming resistant to certain treatments with antibiotics.
The American Academy of Dermatology can provide referrals to dermatologists and offers brochures and fact sheets.
For more information:
American Academy of Dermatology
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014
Phone: 847-330-0230 or 888-462-3376 (free of charge)
Fax: 847-330-0050
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APHTHASOL
Aphthasol (Amlexanox) is used to treat ulcers of the mouth called aphthous ulcers or canker sores. It decreases the time ulcers take to heal. Because amlexanox decreases the healing time, it also decreases the pain you feel.
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Aphthasol | |||
| Aphthasol (Amlexanox 5%) 3gm ointment 1 tube | $100.80 | Click to Buy | |
| Aphthasol (Amlexanox 5%) 3gm ointment 2 tube | $120.80 | Click to Buy | |
ATARAX
Atarax (Hydroxyzine) is used to relieve the itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness. It is also used for anxiety and to treat the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
CLEOCIN
Clindamycin, an antibiotic, is used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, skin, pelvis, vagina, and abdomen. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Cleocin-T | |||
| Cleocin-T Gel 1.0% 1 tube 30 gm. | $120.80 | Click to Buy | |
DENAVIR
Penciclovir is used on the lips and faces of adults to treat cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus. Penciclovir does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching if applied when the earliest symptoms first appear.
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Denavir | |||
| Denavir (Pencyclovir 1%) 1.5 gm 1 tube | $100.80 | Click to Buy | |
| Denavir (Pencyclovir 1%) 1.5 gm 4 tubes | $234.85 | Click to Buy | |
DIPROLENE
Diprolene (Betamethasone) is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
DOVONEX
Dovonex (calcipotriene) is used to treat psoriasis. It works by controlling the overproduction of skin cells in areas affected by psoriasis.
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ELIDEL
Elidel (pimecrolimus) is used to control the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (a skin disease that is also called eczema). Pimecrolimus is only used to treat patients who cannot take other medications for atopic dermatitis, or whose symptoms were not controlled by other medications. Pimecrolimus is in a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by stopping the immune system from producing substances that cause eczema.
GRIS-PEG
Gris-PEG (griseofulvin) is used to treat skin infections such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm; and fungal infections of the scalp, fingernails, and toenails.
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LAMISIL
Lamisil is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the fingernail or toenail.
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Lamisil | |||
| Lamisil Generic Oral (Terbinafine) 250mg 30 tablets | $430.80 | Click to Buy | |
PENLAC
Penlac (ciclopirox) topical solution is used along with regular nail trimming to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails (an infection that may cause nail discoloration, splitting and pain). Ciclopirox is in a class of medications called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of nail fungus.
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PROTOPIC
Protopic (Tacrolimus) ointment is used to treat the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (a skin disease that is also called eczema) in patients who cannot use other topical medications for their condition or whose eczema has not responded to another medication. Tacrolimus is in a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by stopping the immune systemfrom producing substances that cause eczema.
SYNALAR
Synalar (Fluocinolone) is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions.
TRETINOIN
Tretinoin skin preparations are a family of drugs all similar to Vitamin A. In general, tretinoin gels are stronger than tretinoin creams because the medicine penetrates better when in a gel form. Tretinoin is used to treat acne and aged, sun damaged skin. Tretinoin works best when used in combination with alpha hydroxyacid preparations. If used over a period of years, tretinoin will continue to reverse aging of the skin and can continue improving the skins appearance even ten years after starting treatment.
VANIQA
This medication is used to slow down the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It interferes with an enzyme needed in the skin for hair growth but does not remove hair. This drug is not for use in children under the age of 12 years.
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Vaniqa | |||
| Vaniqa 13.9% 30G 1 tube | $130.80 | Click to Buy | |
| Vaniqa 13.9% 30G 2 Tubes | $180.80 | Click to Buy | |
| Vaniqa 13.9% 30G 3 tube | $230.80 | Click to Buy | |
RETIN-A
Retin-A (Tretinoin) skin preparations are a family of drugs all similar to Vitamin A. In general, tretinoin gels are stronger than tretinoin creams because the medicine penetrates better when in a gel form. Tretinoin is used to treat acne and aged, sun damaged skin. Tretinoin works best when used in combination with alpha hydroxyacid preparations. If used over a period of years, tretinoin will continue to reverse aging of the skin and can continue improving the skins appearance even ten years after starting treatment.
EURAX
Eurax (Crotamiton) is used to treat scabies infection. It is also used to relieve the itching of certain skin conditions.