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Treatment of Skin Disorders

By

Jonette E. Keri

, MD, PhD, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Reviewed/Revised Feb 2024
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Topical medications are medications applied directly to the skin. They are a mainstay of treating skin disorders. Systemic medications are taken by mouth or given by injection and are distributed throughout the body. Rarely, when a high concentration of a medication is needed at the affected area, a doctor injects the medication just under the skin (intradermal injection).

For certain topical treatments, successful therapy may also depend on

Topical Preparations

The active ingredient, or medication, in a topical preparation is mixed with an inactive ingredient (called the vehicle). The vehicle determines the consistency of the product (for example, thick and greasy or light and watery) and whether the active ingredient remains on the surface or penetrates the skin. Depending on the vehicle used, the same medication can be placed in

  • Ointments

  • Creams

  • Lotions

  • Baths and soaks

  • Foams

  • Solutions

  • Powders

  • Gels

In addition, many preparations are available in different strengths (concentrations). Choice of vehicle depends on where the medication will be applied, how it will look, and how convenient it is to apply and leave on.

Ointments (such as petroleum jelly) are oily and contain very little water. They can be messy, greasy, and difficult to wash off. Ointments are most appropriate when the skin needs lubrication or moisture. Ointments are usually better than creams at delivering active ingredients into the skin. A given concentration of a medication is more potent in an ointment than in a cream. Ointments are less irritating than creams and much less irritating than gels, lotions, and solutions for open wounds such as erosions Types of Skin Marks and Growths Types of Skin Marks and Growths or ulcers Types of Skin Marks and Growths Types of Skin Marks and Growths . Ointments work best when applied after bathing or after dampening the skin with water.

Creams, the most commonly used preparations, are emulsions of oil in water, meaning they are primarily water with an oil component. (An ointment is the opposite, some water mixed mostly with oil.) Creams are easy to apply and appear to vanish when rubbed into the skin. They are relatively nonirritating.

Lotions are similar to creams but contain more water. They are actually suspensions of finely dispersed, powdered material in a base of water or oil and water. They are less effective than ointments, creams, and gels at delivering medications and are considered of lower potency for a given concentration of medication. However, lotions have a number of beneficial effects. They are easy to apply to hairy skin, and they are particularly useful for cooling or drying inflamed or oozing lesions, such as those caused by contact dermatitis Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation caused by direct contact with a particular substance. The rash may be itchy, is confined to a specific area, and often has clearly defined boundaries... read more Contact Dermatitis , athlete's foot Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis) Athlete’s foot is a dermatophyte (fungal) infection of the skin of the feet. Symptoms of tinea pedis include a build up of scale on the feet and sometimes redness and itching. Doctors base the... read more Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis) (tinea pedis), or jock itch Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris) Jock itch is a dermatophyte (fungal) infection of the groin. Symptoms of tinea cruris include an itchy rash that may be painful. Doctors base the diagnosis on an examination of the groin. Treatment... read more Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris) (tinea cruris).

Baths and soaks are used when treatment must be applied to large areas of the body. This technique is often used in the form of sitz baths as an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment of a mild skin problem such as hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are dilated, twisted blood vessels located in the wall of the lower rectum and anus. The swollen vessels are caused by an increase in pressure. Lumps form inside or outside of the... read more Hemorrhoids . Baths are not often used to apply potent prescription medications because of difficulties controlling the amount of medication delivered.

Foams are aerosol preparations (liquids stored under pressure with a propellant so that the mixture can be dispensed) that use a base of alcohol or something soothing to the skin (called an emollient). They are rapidly absorbed into the skin and are often used in hair-covered areas of the body.

Solutions are liquids in which a medication is dissolved. The most commonly used liquids are alcohol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, and plain water. Solutions are convenient to apply, especially for scalp disorders such as psoriasis Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring disease that causes one or more raised, red patches that have silvery scales and a distinct border between the patch and normal skin. A problem with the immune... read more Psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is chronic inflammation that causes yellow, greasy scales and dandruff to form on areas of the skin that have a high number of oil glands such as the scalp and face, along... read more Seborrheic Dermatitis . Solutions tend to dry rather than moisturize the skin, but this drying effect is useful for wet, oozing (weeping) skin disorders. Depending on the vehicle used, solutions can be irritating to the skin, particularly when those containing alcohol and propylene glycol are applied to open wounds. One common solution is aluminum acetate solution, which is often used as a soak.

Powders are dried forms of substances that are used to protect areas where skin rubs against skin—for instance, between the toes or buttocks, in the armpits or groin, or under the breasts. Powders are used on skin that has been softened and damaged by moisture (macerated). They may be mixed with active medications such as antifungals.

Did You Know...

  • If doctors need to increase the effect of a topical medication, they prescribe an ointment rather than a cream.

Types of Topical Medications

Topical medications can be divided into several overlapping categories:

Cleansing agents

The principal cleansing agents are soaps, detergents, and solvents (a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances). Soap is the most popular cleanser, but detergents are used as well. Soaps are cleansing and emulsifying agents containing some type of fat or lye, whereas detergents are made from petroleum products. Certain soaps dry the skin, but others have a creamy base that is less drying.

Because baby shampoos are excellent cleansing agents and are usually gentle to the skin, they are good for cleansing wounds, cuts, abrasions, and areas around the eyes. Also, people who have psoriasis Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring disease that causes one or more raised, red patches that have silvery scales and a distinct border between the patch and normal skin. A problem with the immune... read more Psoriasis , eczema Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Atopic dermatitis (commonly referred to as eczema) is chronic, itchy inflammation of the upper layers of the skin that often develops in people who have hay fever or asthma and in people who... read more Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) , and other scaling diseases can use baby shampoos to wash away dead scaly skin. Oozing lesions, however, should generally be cleansed only with water or gentle soaps because detergents and harsher soaps can irritate the area.

Many chemicals are added to cleansing agents. For example, some soaps have antibacterial substances added to them. In general, antibacterial soap does not improve hygiene or prevent disease, and routine use may disrupt the normal balance of bacteria on the skin. Antidandruff shampoos and lotions may contain other antibacterial substances, such as zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, or tar extracts, to help treat flaking skin, eczema, and psoriasis of the scalp.

Water is the main solvent for cleansing. Other solvents include petroleum jelly, which can cleanse the skin of material that cannot be dissolved with soap and water, such as tar. Small amounts of alcohol can safely be used to cleanse the skin before injections or blood drawing. Alcohol gels are useful as hand sanitizers for routine hand hygiene when handwashing is not possible. Other solvents, such as acetone (nail polish remover), gasoline, and paint thinner, are rarely used for skin cleansing. These solvents dissolve the skin's natural oils, causing significant drying and irritation. They may also be absorbed through the skin, resulting in poisoning.

Protective agents

Many different kinds of preparations help protect the skin. Oils and ointments supply an oil-based barrier that can help protect scraped or irritated skin and retain moisture. Powders may protect skin that rubs against skin or clothing. Synthetic hydrocolloid dressings protect pressure sores Pressure Sores Pressure sores are areas of skin damage resulting from a lack of blood flow due to prolonged pressure. Pressure sores often result from pressure combined with pulling on the skin, friction,... read more Pressure Sores (bedsores) and other areas of raw skin. Sunscreens and sunblocks Sunscreens Sunburn results from a brief (acute) overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Overexposure to ultraviolet light causes sunburn. Sunburn causes painful reddened skin and sometimes blisters, fever... read more Sunscreens reflect, absorb, or filter out harmful ultraviolet light.

Moisturizing agents (emollients)

Moisturizers restore and help maintain water and oils in the skin. The best time to apply a moisturizer is when the skin is already moistened—immediately after a bath or shower, for instance. Moisturizers typically contain glycerin, mineral oil, or petrolatum and are available as lotions, creams, ointments, and bath oils. Some stronger moisturizers contain compounds such as urea, lactic acid, and glycolic acid. Cold creams are over-the-counter (OTC) moisturizing emulsions of fats (for example, beeswax) and water.

Drying agents

Excessive moisture in areas where skin rubs against skin can cause irritation and skin breakdown (maceration), particularly in body folds where the environment tends to be warmer and moister. The areas most commonly affected are between the toes or buttocks, in the armpits or groin, and under the breasts and abdominal skin folds. These warm moist areas also provide fertile breeding grounds for infections, especially with fungi and bacteria.

Cornstarch and talcum powder are the most commonly used drying agents. These powders absorb moisture from the skin surface. Most of the many talcum preparations vary only in their scents and packaging. Talcum powder is more effective than cornstarch but is no longer used in baby powders, because it can cause granulomas (a type of chronic inflammation) in the lungs when inhaled. Using talcum powder in the female genital area is not recommended because of concerns of possible risk of cancer. Cornstarch is a good drying agent but can sometimes lead to fungal infections. Superabsorbent powders (extremely absorbent powders) are occasionally required to dry very moist areas, such as in the groin or armpits.

Anti-itch agents

Skin disease is often accompanied by itching. Itching and mild pain can sometimes be controlled with OTC agents such as camphor, menthol, pramoxine, zinc oxide, or (by prescription in the United States) a lidocaine and prilocaine mixture. Calamine is a common soothing agent that helps relieve itching somewhat and can also help dry out the skin.

Antihistamines, which block certain types of allergic reactions Overview of Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions) are inappropriate responses of the immune system to a normally harmless substance. Usually, allergies cause sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, a... read more Overview of Allergic Reactions , are sometimes included in topical preparations to relieve the itching caused by allergic reactions. Doxepin is an effective topical antihistamine for many conditions. Because the antihistamine diphenhydramine (common in many nonprescription topical preparations) can trigger an allergic reaction when applied to the skin, doctors do not usually recommend it. Taking antihistamines by mouth (orally) does not seem to produce this type of skin reaction, so oral rather than topical antihistamines are preferred to relieve itching. Benzocaine, an anesthetic that had been used to relieve itching, can also trigger allergic reactions and so is not recommended.

Anti-inflammatory agents

Corticosteroids are the main topical medications used to relieve inflammation (swelling, itching, and redness) of the skin. Corticosteroids are most effective for rashes caused by allergic or inflammatory reactions to things such as poison ivy Moderately Poisonous Plants Moderately Poisonous Plants , metals, cloth, drugs Drug Rashes Drug rashes are a side effect of a drug that manifests as a skin reaction. Drug rashes usually are caused by an allergic reaction to a drug, but some drug rashes are not allergic. Typical symptoms... read more Drug Rashes , eczema Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Atopic dermatitis (commonly referred to as eczema) is chronic, itchy inflammation of the upper layers of the skin that often develops in people who have hay fever or asthma and in people who... read more Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) , and many others. Because they lower resistance to bacterial and fungal infections and inhibit wound healing, corticosteroids usually should not be used on infected areas or wounds. For acne-like disorders, topical corticosteroids tend to not work very well and sometimes instead induce an acne-like eruption. Corticosteroids are sometimes mixed with antifungals to help reduce redness and itching while simultaneously eradicating the fungus.

Topical corticosteroids are sold as lotions, creams, ointments, solutions, foams, oils, gels, and tape products. Creams are most effective if rubbed in gently until they vanish. In general, ointments have the most potent effect. The type and concentration of corticosteroid in the preparation determines the overall effect. Hydrocortisone is available in concentrations of up to 1% without a prescription (however, concentrations of 0.5% or less offer little benefit). Stronger corticosteroid preparations require a prescription. Doctors usually prescribe potent corticosteroids first, then less potent corticosteroids as the disorder abates. Generally, topical corticosteroids are applied 2 to 3 times a day in a thin layer, but high-potency formulations may be applied only 1 time a day.

Corticosteroids should be used with caution on areas where the skin is thin, such as the face, armpits, and genitals, and on areas of natural skin-to-skin contact, such as the armpits and groin. Doctors usually use low-potency corticosteroids Corticosteroids: Uses and Side Effects Corticosteroids: Uses and Side Effects on these sensitive areas for no more than a few days to a week. Prolonged use (more than 1 month) in any area can cause skin breakdown, stretch marks, acne-like eruptions, and sometimes an allergic skin reaction (allergic contact dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation caused by direct contact with a particular substance. The rash may be itchy, is confined to a specific area, and often has clearly defined boundaries... read more Allergic contact dermatitis ) to the corticosteroid itself. Perioral dermatitis Perioral Dermatitis Perioral dermatitis is a red, bumpy rash around the mouth and on the chin that resembles acne, rosacea, or both. Although the exact cause of perioral dermatitis is unknown, exposure to corticosteroids... read more Perioral Dermatitis (a red, bumpy rash around the mouth and chin) and sometimes periorbital dermatitis (a rash around the eyes) occurs as a side effect more commonly with mid-potency or high-potency formulations used on the face and less commonly with low-potency formulations. High-potency formulations may inhibit adrenal gland functions Overview of the Adrenal Glands The body has 2 adrenal glands, one near the top of each kidney. They are endocrine glands, which secrete hormones into the bloodstream. Each adrenal gland has 2 parts. Medulla: The inner part... read more when used in children, when used over large areas of skin, or when used for long periods of time, especially if used under occlusive (airtight and watertight) dressings Occlusive dressings Topical medications are medications applied directly to the skin. They are a mainstay of treating skin disorders. Systemic medications are taken by mouth or given by injection and are distributed... read more .

When a stronger dose of topical corticosteroid is needed for a spot or small area that does not respond to treatment, a doctor may inject the corticosteroid just under the skin or occasionally apply plastic tape infused with the corticosteroid flurandrenolide.

Another way to deliver a strong dose is to apply a thin plastic film, such as household plastic wrap, over the topical corticosteroid (occlusive dressing). The plastic wrap increases the medication's absorption and effectiveness and is usually left on overnight. Such dressings are usually reserved for disorders such as severe psoriasis Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring disease that causes one or more raised, red patches that have silvery scales and a distinct border between the patch and normal skin. A problem with the immune... read more Psoriasis and eczema Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Atopic dermatitis (commonly referred to as eczema) is chronic, itchy inflammation of the upper layers of the skin that often develops in people who have hay fever or asthma and in people who... read more Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) . Risks of using corticosteroids under an occlusive dressing include development of skin thinning (atrophy), stretch marks (striae), dilated red blood vessels on the surface of the skin (telangiectasias), prickly heat Prickly Heat Prickly heat is an itchy rash caused by trapped sweat. (See also Introduction to Sweating Disorders.) Prickly heat develops when the narrow ducts carrying sweat to the skin surface get clogged... read more Prickly Heat (miliaria), acne-like eruption, and bacterial or fungal infections.

Other topical medications that are not corticosteroids, such as tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, crisaborole, and ruxolitinib, can also be used to relieve inflammation, particularly in people with eczema.

Several allegedly anti-inflammatory herbal products—among the most popular are chamomile Chamomile Chamomile is a family of daisy-like plants. Active ingredients in chamomile include the essential oil bisabolol and plant nutrients called flavonoids. The chamomile flower is dried and used... read more and calendula—are commonly used in commercial products, but their effectiveness has not been well established. Herbal and "natural" products are often not standardized and commonly cause allergic and irritant reactions of the skin.

Anti-infective agents

Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites can infect the skin. By far, the best way to prevent such infections is by carefully washing the skin with soap and water. Stronger disinfecting agents are commonly used by nurses and doctors to disinfect their hands to prevent spreading infections to patients. Antibacterial preparations or "preps" are used on the skin before surgery to lower the number of bacteria on the skin and thereby prevent postoperative infections.

Once a skin infection has occurred, it may be treated with topical or systemic medications depending on the severity and type of infection diagnosed or suspected. Topical anti-infective agents include antibiotics, antifungals, and insecticides.

Nonprescription (over-the-counter) topical antibiotics such as bacitracin and polymyxin have been replaced by topical petrolatum (for example, Vaseline) in postoperative care of a skin biopsy Biopsy Doctors can identify many skin disorders simply by looking at the skin. A full skin examination includes examination of the scalp, nails, and mucous membranes. Sometimes the doctor uses a hand-held... read more Biopsy site and to prevent infection in scrapes, minor burns, and abrasions. Bacitracin and polymyxin, and especially neomycin, may cause an allergic reaction (contact dermatitis Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation caused by direct contact with a particular substance. The rash may be itchy, is confined to a specific area, and often has clearly defined boundaries... read more Contact Dermatitis ). Petrolatum is as effective as these antibiotics and does not cause such an allergic reaction.

Topical antifungals work quite well for treating a wide variety of fungal infections of the skin (such as ringworm Body Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) Body ringworm is a dermatophyte (fungal) infection of the face, trunk, arms, and legs. Symptoms of tinea corporis include pink-to-red, round patches on the skin that sometimes itch. Doctors... read more Body Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) and athlete's foot Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis) Athlete’s foot is a dermatophyte (fungal) infection of the skin of the feet. Symptoms of tinea pedis include a build up of scale on the feet and sometimes redness and itching. Doctors base the... read more Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis) ). However, these topical medications do not work well for treating fungal infections of the nails. Typically, nail infections are treated with oral antifungals (usually terbinafine), but relapse is very common even when oral medications are taken.

Nonantibiotic topical antiseptics stop or slow the growth of microbes (such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria) on the skin and are therefore considered to be anti-infective (antimicrobial). They include iodine solutions (such as povidone iodine and clioquinol), gentian violet, silver preparations (such as silver nitrate and silver sulfadiazine), sodium hypochlorite, and zinc pyrithione.

Iodine is used to prepare the skin for surgery. Gentian violet is used when an inexpensive antiseptic is needed. Silver preparations (such as silver sulfadiazine) are often used in treating burns and ulcers and have strong antimicrobial properties. Many wound dressings are infused with silver. Sodium hypochlorite has antiseptic properties and is used in some disinfectant sprays and body washes. Zinc pyrithione is also an antifungal and a common ingredient in shampoos that treat dandruff caused by psoriasis Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring disease that causes one or more raised, red patches that have silvery scales and a distinct border between the patch and normal skin. A problem with the immune... read more Psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is chronic inflammation that causes yellow, greasy scales and dandruff to form on areas of the skin that have a high number of oil glands such as the scalp and face, along... read more Seborrheic Dermatitis .

Healing wounds should usually not be treated with topical antiseptics other than silver because they are irritating and tend to kill fragile regrowth (granulation tissue).

Keratolytics

Keratolytics are agents that soften and loosen skin cells and ease the flaking and peeling process (exfoliation) of the top layer of skin. Examples include salicylic acid and urea.

Dressings

Dressings protect open wounds, facilitate healing, increase medication absorption, and protect clothing.

There are 2 kinds of dressings:

  • Nonocclusive (air can reach the wound)

  • Occlusive (wounds are covered and sealed from contact with air)

Nonocclusive dressings

The most common nonocclusive dressings are gauze dressings. They allow as much air as possible to reach the wound while the wound is covered, and allow the wound to dry.

Wet-to-dry dressings are nonocclusive dressings wetted with solution, usually saline, that are used to help cleanse and remove (debride) thickened, crusted, or dead tissue. The dressings are applied wet and removed after the solution has dried. The dried materials stick to the dressing.

Occlusive dressings

Occlusive dressings increase the absorption and effectiveness (and side effects) of topical medications. Transparent impermeable films such as polyethylene (plastic household wrap) or flexible, transparent, semi-permeable dressings are the most common types of occlusive dressings. Zinc oxide gelatin (Unna paste boot) is an effective occlusive dressing for skin inflammation and ulcers of the lower legs (which can occur in stasis dermatitis Stasis Dermatitis Stasis dermatitis is inflammation of the skin of the lower legs resulting from the pooling of blood and fluid. (See also Overview of Dermatitis.) Stasis dermatitis occurs in people who have... read more Stasis Dermatitis ). Hydrocolloid dressings draw out fluid from the skin and form a gel and are used to speed the healing of skin ulcers Types of Skin Marks and Growths Types of Skin Marks and Growths .

Other occlusive dressings are used to protect and help heal burns Burns Burns are injuries to tissue that result from heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals. Burns cause varying degrees of pain, blisters, swelling, and skin loss. Small, shallow burns may need... read more Burns . Doctors have also found that other types of open wounds heal faster and more completely when kept moist and kept under an occlusive dressing. These dressings help maintain a proper level of moisture and provide a framework on which new skin can regrow. Such dressings include sophisticated commercial products as well as plain petroleum jelly or an antibiotic ointment under a bandage.

Drugs Mentioned In This Article

Generic Name Select Brand Names
GaviLax, GIALAX , GlycoLax, Healthylax, MiraLax, Visine Dry Eye Relief, Vita Health
No brand name available
Anti-Dandruff, Dandrex, Exsel , Selenos, SelRx, Selseb, Selsun, Selsun Blue, Tersi Foam
Colace Glycerin, Fleet, Fleet Pedia-Lax, HydroGel, Introl , Lubrin, Orajel Dry Mouth, Osmoglyn, Sani-Supp
Fleet, Kondremul, Liqui-Doss, Muri-Lube
Aluvea , BP-50% Urea , BP-K50, Carmol, CEM-Urea, Cerovel, DermacinRx Urea, Epimide-50, Gord Urea, Gordons Urea, Hydro 35 , Hydro 40, Kerafoam, Kerafoam 42, Keralac, Keralac Nailstik, Keratol, Keratol Plus, Kerol, Kerol AD, Kerol ZX, Latrix, Mectalyte, Nutraplus, RE Urea 40, RE Urea 50 , Rea Lo, Remeven, RE-U40, RYNODERM , U40, U-Kera, Ultra Mide 25, Ultralytic-2, Umecta, Umecta Nail Film, URALISS, Uramaxin , Uramaxin GT, Urea, Ureacin-10, Ureacin-20, Urealac , Ureaphil, Uredeb, URE-K , Uremez-40, Ure-Na, Uresol, Utopic, Vanamide, Xurea, X-VIATE
Absorbine Jr, A-R Extreme, Arctic Relief, Arthritis Wonder, Aspercreme, Bengay Cold Therapy, BenGay Pain Relieving, BenGay Ultra Strength, BenGay Vanishing Scent, Bengay Zero Degrees, BiOFREEZE, BIOFREEZE Cold Therapy Pain Relieving, BIOFREEZE Overnight, BIOFREEZE Overnight Pain Relieving, BIOFREEZE Patch, BIOFREEZE PROFESSIONAL, Blue Gel, Cold & Hot Pain Relief Therapy, Eucerin Itch Relief, FLEXALL, Gold Bond, Icy Hot , Luden's, Medicated Topical Body, Mineral Ice, NitroVal Blue, PERFORM Pain Relieving, Therapy Ice, Vicks VapoDrop
Campho-Phenique Cold Sore Treatment for Scab Relief, Dermarest Eczema, New-Skin Poison Ivy, Pramox Gel, Prax, Proctofoam, Sarna Sensitive, Tucks Fast Relief, Vagisil Anti-Itch
Aquaphor 3 IN 1 Diaper Rash, Aquaphor Baby Fast Relief Diaper Rash, Aquaphor Fast Relief Diaper Rash, Balmex, Boudreaux Butt Paste, Boudreauxs Rask, Carlesta, Coppertone, COZIMA, DermacinRx Zinctral, Desitin, Desitin Maximum Strength, Desitin Rapid Relief, Diaper Rash , Dr. Smith Adult Barrier, Dr. Smith's, Dr. Smith's Diaper Rash, Dr. Smith's Rash + Skin, DynaShield, Eucerin Baby Sunscreen Sensitive Mineral , Eucerin Sunscreen Sensitive Mineral, Flanders Buttocks , Medi-Paste, Novana Protect, PanOxyl AM, Triple Paste, Triple Paste Adult Incontinence, Z-Bum
7T Lido, Akten , ALOCANE, ANASTIA, AneCream, Anestacon, Aspercreme with Lidocaine, AsperFlex, Astero , BenGay, Blue Tube, Blue-Emu, CidalEaze, DermacinRx Lidocan III, DermacinRx Lidogel, DermacinRx Lidorex, DERMALID, Ela-Max, GEN7T, Glydo, Gold Bond, LidaFlex, LidaMantle, Lidocan, Lidocare, Lidoderm, LidoDose, LidoDose Pediatric, Lidofore, LidoHeal-90, LIDO-K , LidoLite, Lidomar , Lidomark, LidoPure, LidoReal-30, LidoRx, Lidosense 4 , Lidosense 5, Lidosol, Lidosol-50, LIDO-SORB, Lidotral, Lidovix L, LIDOZION, Lidozo, LMX 4, LMX 4 with Tegaderm, LMX 5, LTA, Lydexa, Moxicaine, Numbonex, ReadySharp Lidocaine, RectaSmoothe, RectiCare, Salonpas Lidocaine, Senatec, Solarcaine, SUN BURNT PLUS, Tranzarel, Xyliderm, Xylocaine, Xylocaine Dental, Xylocaine in Dextrose, Xylocaine MPF, Xylocaine Topical, Xylocaine Topical Jelly, Xylocaine Topical Solution, Xylocaine Viscous, Zilactin-L, Zingo, Zionodi, ZTlido
Citanest Plain
Prudoxin, Silenor, Sinequan, Zonalon
Aid to Sleep, Alka-Seltzer Plus Allergy, Aller-G-Time , Altaryl, Banophen , Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Benadryl Allergy Children's , Benadryl Allergy Dye Free, Benadryl Allergy Kapgel, Benadryl Allergy Quick Dissolve, Benadryl Allergy Ultratab, Benadryl Children's Allergy, Benadryl Children's Allergy Fastmelt, Benadryl Children's Perfect Measure, Benadryl Itch Stopping, Ben-Tann , Children's Allergy, Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid, Diphedryl , DIPHEN, Diphen AF , Diphenhist, DiphenMax , Dytan, ElixSure Allergy, Genahist , Geri-Dryl, Hydramine, Itch Relief , M-Dryl, Nighttime Sleep Aid, Nytol, PediaCare Children's Allergy, PediaCare Nighttime Cough, PediaClear Children's Cough, PHARBEDRYL, Q-Dryl, Quenalin , Siladryl Allergy, Silphen , Simply Sleep , Sleep Tabs, Sleepinal, Sominex, Sominex Maximum Strength, Theraflu Multi-Symptom Strip, Triaminic Allergy Thin Strip, Triaminic Cough and Runny Nose Strip, Tusstat, Unisom, Uni-Tann, Valu-Dryl , Vanamine PD, Vicks Qlearquil Nighttime Allergy Relief, Vicks ZzzQuil Nightime Sleep-Aid
Advocate Pain Relief Stick, Americaine, Anbesol, Anbesol Baby , Anbesol Jr , Banadyne-3, Benzodent, Benz-O-Sthetic, Boil-Ease, Cepacol Sensations, Chloraseptic, Comfort Caine , Dry Socket Remedy, Freez Eez, HURRICAINE, HURRICAINE ONE, Little Remedies for Teethers, Monistat Care, Orabase, OraCoat CankerMelts, Orajel, Orajel Baby, Orajel Denture Plus, Orajel Maximum Strength, Orajel P.M., Orajel Protective, Orajel Severe Pain, Orajel Swabs, Orajel Ultra, Oral Pain Relief , Oticaine , Otocain, Outgro, Pinnacaine, Pro-Caine, RE Benzotic, Topex, Topicale Xtra, Zilactin-B
A-Hydrocort, Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp, Alkindi, Anucort-HC, Anumed-HC, Anusol HC, Aquaphor Children's Itch Relief, Aquaphor Itch Relief, Balneol for Her, Caldecort , Cetacort, Colocort , Cortaid, Cortaid Advanced, Cortaid Intensive Therapy, Cortaid Sensitive Skin, CortAlo, Cortef, Cortenema, Corticaine, Corticool, Cortifoam, Cortizone-10, Cortizone-10 Cooling Relief, Cortizone-10 External Itch Relief, Cortizone-10 Intensive Healing, Cortizone-10 Plus, Cortizone-10 Quick Shot, Cortizone-5 , Dermarest Dricort, Dermarest Eczema, Dermarest Itch Relief, Encort, First - Hydrocortisone, Gly-Cort , GRx HiCort, Hemmorex-HC, Hemorrhoidal-HC, Hemril , Hycort, Hydro Skin, Hydrocortisone in Absorbase, Hydrocortone, Hydroskin , Hydroxym, Hytone, Instacort, Lacticare HC, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, MiCort-HC , Monistat Complete Care Instant Itch Relief Cream, Neosporin Eczema, NuCort , Nutracort, NuZon, Pandel, Penecort, Preparation H Hydrocortisone, Proctocort, Proctocream-HC, Procto-Kit, Procto-Med HC , Procto-Pak, Proctosert HC , Proctosol-HC, Proctozone-HC, Rectacort HC, Rectasol-HC, Rederm, Sarnol-HC, Scalacort, Scalpicin Anti-Itch, Solu-Cortef, Texacort, Tucks HC, Vagisil Anti-Itch, Walgreens Intensive Healing, Westcort
Cordran, Cordran SP, Cordran Tape, Nolix
ASTAGRAF XL, ENVARSUS, HECORIA, Prograf, Protopic
Elidel
EUCRISA
Jakafi, Opzelura
Cleocin, Cleocin Ovules, Cleocin Pediatric, Cleocin T, CLIN, Clindacin ETZ, Clindacin-P, Clinda-Derm , Clindagel, ClindaMax, ClindaReach, Clindesse, Clindets, Evoclin, PledgaClin, XACIATO
A/T/S, Akne-mycin, E.E.S., Emcin Clear , EMGEL, E-Mycin, ERYC, Erycette, Eryderm , Erygel, Erymax, EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythra Derm , Erythrocin, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate, Ilosone, Ilotycin, My-E, PCE, PCE Dispertab , Romycin, Staticin, T-Stat
Flagyl, Flagyl ER, Flagyl RTU, LIKMEZ, MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel Vaginal, MetroLotion, Noritate, NUVESSA, Nydamax, Rosadan, Rozex, Vandazole, Vitazol
AK-Sulf , Bleph-10, Carmol, Cetamide, Klaron, Mexar, Ocu-Sul , Ovace, Ovace Plus, RE-10 , Rosula NS, Seb-Prev, Sodium Sulamyd, Sulf-10
Bactroban, Centany, Centany AT
ALTABAX
XEPI
AK-Tracin, Baciguent, BaciiM, Baci-Rx, Ocu-Tracin
Neo-Fradin
Desenex Max, Lamisil, Lamisil AT, Lamisil AT Athletes Foot, Lamisil AT Jock Itch, Terbinex
Acticin, Elimite, Nix Lice Killing Creme Rinse
Ovide
No brand name available
No brand name available
Silvadene, SSD, SSD AF, Thermazene
DAKIN'S Solution, Di-Dak-Sol, H-Chlor, HySept
Akurza , Aliclen, Bensal HP, Clear Away, Clear Away Liquid, Clear Away One Step, Clear Away Plantar, Clearasil Rapid Rescue Deep Treatment, Compound W, Compound W Total Care Wart & Skin, Corn/Callus Remover, Curad Mediplast, DermacinRx Atrix, DermacinRx Salicate, Dermarest Psoriasis Moisturizer, Dermarest Psoriasis Overnight Treatment, Dermarest Psoriasis Scalp Treatment, Dermarest Psoriasis Shampoo plus Conditioner, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, Dr. Scholl's Callus Removers, Dr. Scholl's Corn Removers, Dr. Scholl's Extra Thick Callus Remover, Dr. Scholl's One Step Callus Remover, Dr. Scholl's One Step Corn Removers, Dr. Scholl's Ultra, Dr.Scholl's Dual Action FREEZE AWAY, Dr.Scholl's Duragel, DuoFilm Wart Remover, Freezone, Gold Bond Psoriasis Relief, Gordofilm , Hydrisalic, Ionil, Ionil Plus, Keralyt, Keralyt 5, Keralyt Scalp Complete, MOSCO Callus & Corn Remover, MOSCO One Step Corn Remover, Neutrogena Acne Wash, Neutrogena T/Sal Scalp, Occlusal-HP, P&S, RE SA , SalAC, Salactic Film , Salacyn, Salex, Salimez, Salimez Forte, Salisol , Salisol Forte , Salitech, Salitech Forte, Salitop , Salkera, Salvax, Salycim, Scalpicin 2 in 1 Anti-Dandruff, Selsun Blue, Thera-Sal , Trans-Ver-Sal, UltraSal-ER, VIRASAL, Wart-Off, XALIX
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