Module 5/Pharmacology and Disease/Section 2/Pharmacology/Dermatolotgic Drugs
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- Fostex
- (OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris
- Denorex
- coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis
- methotrexate
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(Rheumatrex) systemic drugs used to treat Psoriasis.
*methotrexate is a well-known chemotherapy drug that inhibits DNA. This drug slows down the reproduction of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer cells. - betamethasone
- (Valisone) topical corticosteroids used to relieve contact dermatitis
- triamcinolone
- (Aristocort, Kenalog) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis
- ketoconazole
- (Nizoral) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections
- amphotericin B
- (Fungizone) oral prescriptive antifungal drugs used to treal fungus infections
- Clearasil
- (OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat ance vulgaris
- clindamycin
- (Cleocin T) topical antibiotics for acne
- Steroid
- is a general term encompassing a number of hormones produced by the body.
- dexamethasone
- (Decadron) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis
- bacitracin
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topical antibiotics
*is only used topically because it can produce toxic effects when given systemically. - Desenex
- (miconazole) (OTC) antifungal drugs used to treat fungal infections
- nystatin
- (Mycostatin) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungus infections
- fluconazole
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(Diflucan) oral prescriptive antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections.
**is also a topical antiyeast drug - Herpes simples virus type I
- involves the mouth "cold sores"
- ____, _____,______, and _____ are used topically to cleanse away oils and dead skin, to close pores, and to inhibit the growth of skin bacteria.
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Creams
lotions
liquids
gels - benzoyl peroxide
- (OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris
- tetracycline
- (Topicycline) topical antibiotics for acne
- Tegrin
- coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis
- Corticosteroids
- are produced by the adrenal gland
- hydrocortisone
- topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis
- What antibiotic was developed from a strain of bacteria found growing in a culture of wound drainage from a patient named "Margaret Tracey"
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bacitracin
*the name bacitracin is a combination of the bacteria and the patient's name. Bacillus subtilis and Tracy. - ciclopirox
- (Loprox) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections.
- griseofulvin
- oral prescriptive antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections
- ____ _____ is the form of acne common to adolescent.
- Acne vulgaris
- Stri-Dex
- (OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris
- tretinoin
- (Retin-A) vitamin A-type drugs for acne.
- Neutrogena T-Gel
- coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis
- topical corticosteroids
- are indicated to relieve contact dermatitis, poison ivy, insect bites, psoriasis, seborrhea, and eczema.
- methylprednisolone
- (Medrol) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis
- Fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, nail fungus, can be effectively treated with ___ ___ drugs.
- topical antifungal drugs
- Herpes simples virus type II
- involves the genital area , a sexually transmitted disease or STD.
- valacyclovir
- drug used to treat viral infections of the skin (Herpes I or II)
- _____ are not used in the treatment of acne because of the high oil content and tendency to clog the pores.
- Ointments
- Oxy-5
- (OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris
- erythromycin
- topical antibiotics for acne
- acyclovir
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(Zovirax) most commonly prescribed drug used to treat viral infections of the skin (herpes I or II)
**also used topically, orally or transdermally to treat Herpes Zoster (shingles) - Herpes Zoster
- virus infection that inflects severe pain (shingles)
- capsaicin
- (Zostrix) drug used for herpes zoster virus infection (shingles)
- antihistamines
- used to treat itching; antihistamines inhibit inflammation, redness, and itching caused by an allergic reaction.
- Benadryl
- antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation,redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction
- doxepin
- antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation,redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction
- Caladryl
- antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation, redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction.
- Desitin
- OTC dermatologic ointment used for diaper rash
- calamine
- OTC dermatologic lotion used for the treatment of poison ivy, insect bites and sunburn
- Betadine
- a brown antibiotic solution used as a hand scrub prior to surgical procedures
- Hibiclens, Hibistat
- antibacterial scrub and skin cleanser
- pHisoHex
- antibacterial skin scrub
- silver sufadiazine
- (Silvadene) an antibiotic used specifically for skin burns.
- Burow's solution
- (Domeboro) dermatologic drug applied as a wet dressing to relieve superficial inflammation.
- minoxidil
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(Rogaine) used to treat male and female pattern baldness.
*was the first medicine scientifically shown to stimulate hair growth and was originally used for high blood pressure.