Dermatology Handbook
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Dermacolor
Kryolan

Dermacolor

An especially highly pigmented cream which is designed to correct and cover skin disfigurements, and discolorations. It is especially suitable for face and neck and with proper use of the Dermacolor Camouflage System, skin abnormalities can be easily corrected. Once fixed, it will be waterproof and protect the skin against damaging UV radiation. Can last even under extreme conditions, swimming, heat and physical strain. It is available in over 200 highly pigmented shades and are intermixable which gives the make-up a natural appearance when applied correctly.
Zyclara
Viatris

Zyclara

Cream with 3.75% imiquimod, is an immune response modifier that is the lead compound of the imidazoline family.

Treclin
Viatris

Treclin

Gel combination therapy of clindamycin and tretinoin. Clindamycin is a semisynthetic derivative of the parent compound lincomycin that is produced by Streptomyces lincolnensis and is predominantly bacteriostatic. Topical tretinoin has both comedolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. Tretinoin decreases cohesiveness of follicular epithelial cells resulting in decreased microcomedone formation. Additionally, tretinoin stimulates mitotic activity and increased turnover of follicular epithelial cells, causing extrusion of the comedones.

Fluorouracil 5% Cream
Viatris

Fluorouracil 5% Cream

Topical cytostatic cream preparation with 5% fluorouracil that exerts a beneficial therapeutic effect on neoplastic and pre-neoplastic skin lesions without damaging normal skin. The pattern of response follows this sequence: erythema, vesiculation, erosion, ulceration, necrosis and epithelialisation. Formerly Efudix.

Elidel
Viatris

Elidel

Cream with pimecrolimus, a lipophilic anti-inflammatory ascomycin macrolactam derivative and a cell selective inhibitor of the production and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Its skin-selective pharmacological profile is different to that of corticosteroids.

Aldara
Viatris

Aldara

Cream containing 5% imiquimod, an immune response modifier that is effective against viral infections and acts as an anti-tumour agent, principally by induction of alpha interferon and other cytokines.

Fucidin
LEO Pharma

Fucidin

Fucidin contains fusidic acid, a potent antibacterial agent. Fusidic acid and its salts show fat and water solubility and strong surface activity, and exhibit an unusual ability to penetrate intact skin. Concentrations of 0.03–0.12mcg fusidic acid per ml inhibit nearly all strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Topical application is also effective against streptococci, corynebacteria, niesseria and certain clostridia

MolluDab
Alliance Pharmaceuticals

MolluDab

Used externally against molluscum contagiosum, a skin lesion caused by a virus. Causes cells which are affected by the virus to dissolve and thereby produces a defence reaction of the skin in the region affected by molluscum contagiosum.

Dalacin T
Pfizer

Dalacin T

Dalacin T is an anti-infective treatment for acne. The active constituent, clindamycin, is a known antibiotic. When applied topically, it is found in comedone samples at sufficient levels to be active against most strains of Propionibacteria acnes.

Eucerin Actinic Control MD SPF100
Beiersdorf

Eucerin Actinic Control MD SPF100

Eucerin Actinic Control MD SPF 100 is a medical device with a high SPF, to help with sun protection and prevention of Actinic Keratosis and non-melanoma skin cancer. Actinic Keratosis is a precancerous skin disease, in part caused by sun-indcued UV damage. This product includes high UVA and UVB rays to offer protection across the entire UV spectrum. With a light fluid application, this Actinic Control product is suitable for everyday use and easy to reapply throughout the day.