Dermatological agents

What are Dermatological agents?

Topical dermatological agents are applied directly on the skin to treat skin conditions. They may deliver medicines to prevent or treat skin disorders or have inert creams and ointments for routine skin care to maintain the skin, which may be susceptible to skin disorders.

Topical dermatological agents include local anesthetics, cleansing agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-infective agents, emollients, astringents, agents to treat acne, anti-virals, anti-fungals, agents for psoriasis such as topical corticosteroids, and so on.

Types of Dermatological agents

Refer to the drug classes listed below for further information.

miscellaneous topical agents
topical acne agents
topical anesthetics
topical anti-infectives
topical anti-rosacea agents
topical antibiotics
topical antifungals
topical antihistamines
topical antineoplastics
topical antipsoriatics
topical antivirals
topical astringents
topical debriding agents
topical depigmenting agents
topical emollients
topical keratolytics
topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
topical photochemotherapeutics
topical rubefacient
topical steroids
topical steroids with anti-infectives

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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