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Essex Pharma ®

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Claritin ® (loratadine): used in treatment of urticaria and pruritus Diprosone ® (Betamethasone diproprionate): very strong steroid cream Diprogenta ® (Betamethasone, gentamycine): vstrong steroid combined with an antibiotic Elocom ® (Elocon)(mometasone furoate): moderate to strong steroid Remicade ® (infliximab): biologic agent used in the treatment of psoriasis Triderm ®: a combination: topical containing a steroid, […]

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) ®

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Batroban (Centany)(mupirocin): an antibiotic topical substance Betnovate: moderate to strong steroid cream Cutivate (fluticasone propionate): a very strong steroid cream Dermovate (Clobetasol propionate): a very strong steroid cream Duac: a combination gel (benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin) used in the treatment of Acne Vulgaris Emovate ®: a moderate potency steroid cream Imurek ® (Azathioprine): used in […]

Melasma (for professionals)

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Melasma (for professionals) Melasma is a very cumbersome condition especially in pigmented skin. It is important to note that only superficial located pigment can improve, not the pigment located deeper in the dermis. Examination with Wood’s lamp (360nm, blue light) is a plus (note that it may be less reliable in phototypes IV and above […]

Procter & Gamble ®

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Head and Shoulders ® shampoo (Zinc Pyritione): used in the treatment of dandruff Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are known to the authors of the website. Full-indications may not be included and side effects are not […]

Janssen-Cilag Pharmaceutical ®

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Daktacort ® (miconazole, hydrocortisone): used to treat inflamed fungal infections of the skin, combined with a mild steroid. Daktarin ® (miconazole): used as an antifungal. Nizoral ® Shampoo (ketoconazole): used to treat seborrheic (seborrhoeic) dermatitis and dandruff Retin A ® (tretinoin): used in the treatment of acne, wrinkles, keratosis pilaris, plane warts… Pevaryl ® (Econazole): […]

Merck / Schering-Plough ®

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Claritin ® (loratadine): used in treatment of urticaria and pruritus Dr Scholl’s ® line: footcare (corns, callosities), wart treatment Gardasil ®: Human papillomavirus vaccine (prevention of genital warts) Propecia ® (finasteride): treatment of hair loss (androgenetic alopecia (androgenic alopecia)) (male pattern pattern hair loss) Stromectol ® (Ivermectin): used in treatment of insect infestations (scabies…) Note […]

Amgen ®

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Enbrel ® (Etanercept): biologic agent used in treatment of psoriasis Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are known to the authors of the website. Full-indications may not be included and side effects are not mentioned. All the […]

Allergan ®

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Botox ® (Botulinum Toxin): used in hyperhidrosis and wrinkles Tazorac ®: cream used in the treatment of psoriasis Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are known to the authors of the website. Full-indications may not be included […]

Leo Pharma

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Daivobet , Dovobet, Taclonex (betamethasone dipropionate, calcipotriol): used in the treatment of psoriasis combined with a very strong steroid. Daivonex, Dovonex: used in the treatment of psoriasis Fucicort (fusidic acid, betamethasone valerate): used for infected inflammatory lesions combined with a mild to moderate steroid, Fucidin (fusidic acid): used in the treatment of skin infections Fucidin […]

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group ®

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Replagal ® (alpha-galactosidase): used in treatment of Angiokeratoma Corporis Diffusum (Fabry Anderson Disease) Note that the list is updated regularly as all pharmaceutical companies and products are not included. This is simply a guide to medications which are known to the authors of the website. Full-indications may not be included and side effects are not […]

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