Integumentary System - Drugs Used To Treat Skin Disorders
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| antifungals | alter the cell or wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death.
nystatin=Mycostatin, Nyston
itraconazole=Sporanox
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| antihistamines | inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of a histamine.
diphenhydramine=Benadryl
loratadine=Claritin
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| antiseptics | topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infection in cuts, scratches, and surgical incisions.
ethyl or isoproply alcohol
hydrogen peroside
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| corticosteroids | decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune systems inflammatory response to tissue damage.
hydrocortisone=Certacort, Cortaid
triamcinolone=Azmacor, Kenalog
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| keratolytics | destroy and soften the outter layer of skin so that is is sloughed off or shed.
tretinoin=Retin-A, Vesanoid
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| parasiticides | kill insect parasites, such as mites and lice.
lindane=Kwell, Thion
permethrin=Nix
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| protectives | cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin
lotions=Cetaphil moisturizing lotion
ointments=Vaseline
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| topical anesthetics | block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes.
lidocaine=Xylocaine
procaine=Novacain
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