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Skin disorder drugs
| Elidel | Topical | Eczema |
| Alclovate | Topical | Eczema |
| Methotrexate | Oral | Eczema |
| Cyclosporine (immunosupressant) | Oral | Eczema |
| Uses: Prevent accumulation of inflammatory cells at sites of infection and inhibit phagocytosis | Topical Corticosteroids | Eczema |
| Uses: slows cell turnover by suppressing immune system | Topical Corticosteroids | Eczema |
| Uses: reduces itching, dwelling, and redness | Topical Corticosteroids | Eczema |
| Uses: used to treat skin disorders such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, insect bites, burns (1st and 2nd degree) | Topical Corticosteroids | Eczema |
| Adverse Effects: dryness, redness, itching, irritation, burning of skin | Topical Corticosteroids | Eczema |
| Adverse Effect: May produce secondary infection | Topical Corticosteroids | Eczema |
| Pt Info: cover affected area or exposing it to air; use sparingly; avoid eyes; take short warm showers; bleach baths | Topical Corticosteroids | Ezema |
| Dovonex | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Enbrel | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Remicade | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Orencia | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Humira | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Simponi | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Adverse Effects (common): alopecia, skin peeling, dry skin, pruritus, rash, skin atrophy, abnormal skin odor | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Adverse Effects (severe): severe edema (methoxsalen) | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Contraindications: Pts w/hypercalcemia or vitamin D toxicity should not use calcipotriene (Dononex) | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Pt. Info.: avoid additional exposure to UV light 8 hrs after use; discontinue and report visual problems | Topical antipsoriatic | Psoriasis |
| Anti-inflammatory disorder of sebaceous glands, commonly occurring during puberty but may continue in adulthood | Antiacne | Acne |
| Sebum blocks duct of gland, bacteria become trapped, and small abscess occurs | Antiacne | Acne |
| Forms comedos (open or closed) or nodules | Antiacne | Acne |
| Natural products are used for treatment such as zinc, niacinamide gel, and tea tree oil | Antiacne | Acne |
| Pt. Info.: apply according to directions; avoid eye or mucous membrane contact | Antiacne | Acne |
| Differin | Antiacne | Acne |
| Retin-A (tretinoin) | Antiacne | Acne |
| Tazorac (tazarotene) | Antiacne | Acne |
| PanOxyl (benzoyl peroxide) | Antiacne | Acne |
| Cleocin (clindamycin) | Antiacne | Acne |
| tretracycline | ||
| Staphylococci and Streptococci are common causative microorganisms | Topical antibiotics | Bacterial skin infections |
| Impetigo, cellulitis, folliculitis | Treatment: Topical antibiotics | Bacterial skin infections |
| Azelex (azelaic acid) | Topical antibiotics | Bacterial skin infections |
| Cleocin T (clindamycin cream) | Topical antibiotics | Bacterial skin infections |
| Bactroban | Topical antibiotics | Bacterial skin infections |
| Yaz (oral contraceptive) | Topical antibiotics | Bacterial skin infections |
| Tinea pedis | Athlete's foot | Fungal infection |
| Tinea unguium | Nail fungus | Fungal infection |
| Tinea cruris | Jock itch | Fungal infection |
| Tinea capitis | Inflammation of scalp w/hair loss | Fungal infection |
| Candidiasis | Infection of oral cavity (tongue infection known as "Thrush") | Fungal infection |
| Lotrimin (clotrimazole) | Antifungal | Fungal infections |
| Nizoral (ketoconazole) | Antifungal | Fungal infections |
| Mycostatin (nystatin) | Antifungal | Fungal infections |
| Lamisil | Antifungal | Fungal infections |
| Cortef | Topical Corticosteroids | Eczema |
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