Skin Conditions: Medications

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Docosanol topical
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Cold 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.
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Tacrolimus topical
Drug
02/23/06, Healthwise
A 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.
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Cefditoren
Drug
05/08/06, Healthwise
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a pencillin or cephalosporin antibiotic.
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Pimecrolimus topical
Drug
02/17/06, Healthwise
A small number of people have developed skin cancer after using tacrolimus (Protopic) skin medications. However, it is not known if either of these medicines causes skin cancer. Talk to your doctor about your individual risk.
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Scabies - Medications
Article
04/04/07, Healthwise
Prescription permethrin (Elimite) cream or lotion is the most commonly used medication to treat scabies. Unlike the more toxic lindane, permethrin is considered safe for infants as young as 2 months old.
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Topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis
Article
05/16/06, Healthwise
Corticosteroids are similar to natural substances the body produces. In atopic dermatitis, corticosteroids reduce inflammation, itching, and thickening of the skin (lichenification).
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Oral corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis
Article
05/16/06, Healthwise
Corticosteroids are similar to natural substances the body produces to help reduce inflammation and itching. For atopic dermatitis, corticosteroids reduce inflammation, itching, and thickening of the skin (lichenification).
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Atopic Dermatitis - Medications
Article
05/16/06, Healthwise
Medications for atopic dermatitis include the following.
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Fungal Nail Infections - Medications
Article
08/23/06, Healthwise
Antifungal medication is standard treatment for a fungal nail infection. The goals of treatment are to have few or no side effects, provide a long-term cure, and reduce treatment time.
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Psoralen and UVA light therapy (PUVA) for psoriasis
Article
01/06/06, Healthwise
Psoralens increase the skin's sensitivity to UV light, including sunlight. They are used to improve the effectiveness of UV light therapy for psoriasis.
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