Medications for Dermatological Disorders
Other names: Skin Conditions
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Drugs used to treat Dermatological Disorders
The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.
Drug name | Rating | Reviews | Activity ? | Rx/OTC | Pregnancy | CSA | Alcohol |
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betamethasone | 9.7 | 13 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: betamethasone topical Brand names: Betnovate, Diprolene, Luxiq, Beta-Val, Diprolene AF …show all Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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triamcinolone | 9.0 | 2 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: triamcinolone systemic Brand name: Kenalog-10 Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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betamethasone | 8.0 | 1 review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: betamethasone systemic Brand name: Celestone Soluspan Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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clobetasol | 10 | 4 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: clobetasol topical Brand names: Dermovate, Clobex, Olux, Olux-E, Temovate, Clobevate, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Embeline, Embeline E, Impeklo, Tovet …show all Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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hydroquinone | 4.0 | 7 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: hydroquinone topical Brand names: Melquin HP, Alera, EpiQuin Micro, Hydro-Q, Melamix, Melpaque HP, Nuquin HP, Obagi Skin Lightening Complex, AMBI Fade, Blanche, Complex HQ Plus, Esoterica, Esoterica Nighttime, Exuviance Intense Lightening Complex, Glytone Clarifying, Glytone Skin Lightening, LumaSilk, Lustra-Ultra, Melamin, Melamin-C, NeoStrata HQ Skin Lightening, Neova Complex HQ Plus, Obagi Condition and Enhance, Olivia Quido Blemish Erase, Palmers Skin Success Eventone Fade, Recover Lightening Complex, Remergent HQ, Skin Lightening Complex, Skinprint Cleartone, SunVanish Cream …show all Drug class: topical depigmenting agents For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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urea | 9.2 | 13 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: urea topical Brand names: Aluvea, Atrac-Tain, Carmol, Cerovel, Hydro 35, Kera-42, Keralac, Kera Nail, Umecta PD, Ureacin-10, Ureacin-20, Utopic, Aqua Care, Aquaphilic with Urea, Carb-O-Philic / 10, CEM-Urea, Dermasorb XM, Epimide 50, Gordons Urea, Gormel, Gormel 10, Keratol 45, Nutraplus, Rea-Lo, Rea Lo 39, Rinnovi Nail System, Rynoderm, U-Kera, Ultra Mide, Umecta, Umecta Mousse, Umecta Nail Film, Uramaxin, Uramaxin TS, URE-39, URE-K, Urevaz …show all Drug class: topical emollients For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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salicylic acid | 8.9 | 8 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: salicylic acid topical Brand names: Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, KeralytGel, Bensal HP, Salex, Acnex, Aliclen, DHS Salicylic Acid 3%, Durasal, Keralyt Shampoo, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Stri-Dex, Acnomel Acne Mask, Akurza, Clear Away Wart Removal System, DermalZone, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover, Fostex, Freezeone One Step, Freezone, Freezone Corn Remover, Hydrisalic, Keralyt Scalp, Mosco Corn & Callus Remover, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp, P & S, Propa pH Acne Med Cleansing, Salvax, Stridex Body Focus, Stridex Maximum Strength …show all Drug class: topical acne agents, topical keratolytics For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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Kenalog-10 | 9.0 | 1 review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: triamcinolone systemic Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Betnovate | 10 | 1 review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: betamethasone topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Diprolene | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: betamethasone topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Luxiq | 9.5 | 3 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: betamethasone topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: salicylic acid topical Drug class: topical acne agents, topical keratolytics For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Analpram-HC | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical Drug class: anorectal preparations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Beta-Val | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: betamethasone topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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hydrocortisone / pramoxine | 8.0 | 2 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical Brand names: Analpram-HC, Pramosone, Proctofoam HC, Epifoam, Novacort, Analpram E, HC Pram …show all Drug class: anorectal preparations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Celestone Soluspan | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: betamethasone systemic Drug class: glucocorticoids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Diprolene AF | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: betamethasone topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Pramosone | 8.0 | 1 review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical Drug class: anorectal preparations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Bionect | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: sodium hyaluronate topical Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents For consumers: dosage, side effects |
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silver | 9.3 | 6 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: silver topical Brand names: SilvaSorb, Aceso Ag, Solox Drug class: topical anti-infectives For consumers: interactions, side effects |
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Dermovate | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: clobetasol topical Drug class: topical steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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KeralytGel | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: salicylic acid topical Drug class: topical acne agents, topical keratolytics For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Melquin HP | 2.0 | 1 review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: hydroquinone topical Drug class: topical depigmenting agents For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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SilvaSorb | 9.0 | 4 reviews | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: silver topical Drug class: topical anti-infectives For consumers: interactions, side effects |
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Aluvea | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: urea topical Drug class: topical emollients For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Topics under Dermatological Disorders
- Acne (326 drugs in 2 topics)
- Alopecia (20 drugs in 2 topics)
- Cutaneous Mastocytosis (2 drugs)
- Dermal Necrosis (3 drugs in 3 topics)
- Dermal Ulcer (4 drugs)
- Dermatitis (506 drugs in 9 topics)
- Dermatographism (8 drugs)
- Dermatologic Lesion (64 drugs in 6 topics)
- Dry Skin (69 drugs)
- Facial Wrinkles (28 drugs in 6 topics)
- Granuloma Annulare (8 drugs)
- Hemangioma (2 drugs)
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (2 drugs)
- Hirsutism (7 drugs)
- Hyperhidrosis (15 drugs)
- Ichthyosis (5 drugs)
- Impetigo (18 drugs)
- Insect Bites (14 drugs)
- Intertrigo (22 drugs)
- Lichen Planopilaris (12 drugs)
- Lichen Planus (34 drugs)
- Lichen Sclerosus (35 drugs)
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus (11 drugs)
- Linear IgA Disease (3 drugs)
- Manscaping Pain (1 drug)
- Minor Skin Conditions (48 drugs in 5 topics)
- Molluscum Contagiosum (2 drugs)
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum (4 drugs)
- Paronychia (7 drugs)
- Pemphigus (103 drugs in 4 topics)
- Photoaging of the Skin (36 drugs in 3 topics)
- Pityriasis rubra pilaris (39 drugs)
- Pruritus (109 drugs in 2 topics)
- Psoriasis (264 drugs in 3 topics)
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum (1 drug)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis (144 drugs in 2 topics)
- Skin or Soft Tissue Infection (137 drugs in 2 topics)
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder (8 drugs in 3 topics)
- Skin Rash (36 drugs)
- Submental Fullness (2 drugs)
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (14 drugs in 3 topics)
- Urticaria (93 drugs in 2 topics)
- Warts (21 drugs)
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Rating | For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). |
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Activity | Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list. |
Rx | Prescription only. |
OTC | Over-the-counter. |
Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over-the-counter. |
Off-label | This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. |
EUA | An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives. |
Pregnancy Category | |
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A | Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). |
B | Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. |
C | Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
D | There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
X | Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. |
N | FDA has not classified the drug. |
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule | |
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M | The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
U | CSA Schedule is unknown. |
N | Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
1 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. |
2 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
3 | Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
4 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
5 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
Alcohol | |
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X | Interacts with Alcohol. |
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