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Miscellaneous topical agents

What are Miscellaneous topical agents?

Topical agents are used locally, where the medicine is applied on the area being treated. For example creams, ointment and lotions are applied topically on the skin. Eye drops are instilled directly into the eyes.

The miscellaneous topical agents listed here are mostly agents used topically to treat skin conditions.

List of Miscellaneous topical agents

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
aluminum chloride hexahydrate topical (Pro)
Brand names: Drysol, Xerac AC, Hypercare
8.7
605 reviews
crisaborole topical (Pro)
Brand name: Eucrisa
5.8
292 reviews
minoxidil topical (Pro)
Brand names: Rogaine, Rogaine Women's, Rogaine Men's Extra Strength, Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women
5.0
166 reviews
tacrolimus topical (Pro)
Brand name: Protopic
6.7
156 reviews
capsaicin topical (Pro)
Brand names: Capzasin-P, Zostrix, Capsin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Zostrix Sports, Castiva Warming, Sloan's Liniment, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin, Qutenza, Zostrix Neuropathy, Theragen HP, Salonpas-Hot, Aspercreme Warming Pain Relief Patch
5.0
150 reviews
eflornithine topical
Brand names: Vaniqa, Florexa
7.1
117 reviews
pimecrolimus topical (Pro)
Brand name: Elidel
7.0
105 reviews
sofpironium topical (Pro)
Brand name: Sofdra
9.8
50 reviews
glycopyrronium topical (Pro)
Brand name: Qbrexza
5.6
50 reviews
selenium sulfide topical (Pro)
Brand names: Dandrex, Tersi Foam
7.4
45 reviews
coal tar topical (Pro)
Brand names: MG217 Medicated Tar, Fototar, Medotar, Doak Tar, Ionil T, DHS Tar Shampoo, Neutrogena T/Gel, Balnetar, Betatar Gel, Therapeutic, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength, Oxipor VHC, Neutrogena T/Derm, Cutar, Elta Tar, Psoriasin, PC Tar, Scytera, Anti-Dandruff, MG217 Psoriasis, Tarsum
8.0
26 reviews
arnica topical
8.4
21 reviews
zinc oxide topical
Brand names: Critic Aid, Delazinc, Balmex, Boudreaux Butt Paste, Triple Paste, Ammens Medicated, Dr Smith's Diaper Rash, Desitin Rapid Relief Cream, Desitin Maximum Strength Original Paste, Anorectal Cream, Elta Seal Moisture Barrier
8.4
19 reviews
menthol/zinc oxide topical
Brand names: Risamine, Calmoseptine
7.4
16 reviews
sodium hyaluronate topical
Brand names: Hylira, Bionect, RadiaPlexRx, Xclair, Gelclair, IPM Wound, Hylase Wound Gel, Hylinate
7.5
6 reviews
pyrithione zinc topical
Brand names: DermaZinc Shampoo, Zincon, Head & Shoulders, DHS Zinc, Theraplex Z, Dermazinc, Beta Med, Neutrogena T/Gel Daily Control, Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp, ZNP Bar
5.7
6 reviews
salicylic acid/sulfur topical
Brand names: Meted, Sebulex, Pernox, Fostex Medicated, SAStid
9.6
5 reviews
calamine topical
Brand name: Calamine Plain
9.2
4 reviews
bimatoprost topical
Brand name: Latisse
8.8
4 reviews
vitamin a topical
5.5
2 reviews
sulfur topical (Pro)
Brand names: Liquimat Light, Liquimat Medium, Sulpho-Lac Soap, Sulfoam
9.5
2 reviews
lactic acid topical
10
2 reviews
coal tar/salicylic acid/sulfur topical
9.0
1 review
balsam peru topical
10
1 review
alitretinoin topical (Pro)
Brand name: Panretin
10
1 review
vitamin e topical
Brand name: Vitec
No reviews
sodium chloride topical
No reviews
jojoba topical (Pro)
No reviews
formaldehyde topical (Pro)
Brand names: Formadon, Lazerformalyde
No reviews
epinephrine topical
No reviews
dimethicone topical
No reviews
coal tar/salicylic acid topical
No reviews
coal tar/menthol topical
Brand name: Denorex Therapeutic
No reviews
bexarotene topical (Pro)
Brand name: Targretin Gel
No reviews
beremagene geperpavec topical (Pro)
Brand name: Vyjuvek
No reviews
berdazimer topical (Pro)
Brand name: Zelsuvmi
No reviews
becaplermin topical (Pro)
Brand name: Regranex
No reviews
balsam peru/castor oil topical
Brand name: Venelex
No reviews
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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