Drugs

Antifungal Treatments During Pregnancy

Topical Treatments for Tinea Corporis: First Choice: Clotrimazole (Lotrimin) Alternatives: Miconazole, then ketoconazole. Limited Data but Likely Safe: Terbinafine, naftifine,…

3 days ago

Cyproterone acetate uses in dermatolgy

Cyproterone acetate (CPA) was first introduced as a medication in the 1970s. It was initially used primarily as a treatment…

1 year ago

Omalizumab in dermatology

Omalizumab in dermatology Omalizumab in dermatology is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody directed against IgE. It can be used in…

2 years ago

Pregabalin uses in dermatology

Pregabalin uses in dermatology Pregabalin Indications and dosage Chronic pruritus of neuropathic origin .Post herpetic neuralgia : 75 mg two…

3 years ago

Immunosuppressive effects of Corticosteroids

Immunosuppressive effects of steroids Corticosteroids are drugs which are widely used in treating multiple dermatological conditions. Dermatologists must be aware…

3 years ago

Bacille Calmette-Guerin(BCG) vaccine in dermatology

Bacille Calmette-Guerin(BCG) vaccine in dermatology BCG The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine was developedin the early part of the 20th Century…

3 years ago

Acyclovir in dermatology

Acyclovir in dermatology Indications of acyclovir in dermatology Herpes simplex – primary: 200–400 mg 5×/day for 10 days or 5…

4 years ago

Etanercept

Indications of etanercept in dermatology FDA approavedPlaque psoriasis.Psoriatic arthritis.Off-label usePemphigus vulgaris.Pityriasis rubra pilaris.SAPHO syndromeNecrobiosis lipoidica.Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau.Graft-versus-host disease.Pyoderma gangrenosum,…

4 years ago

Adalimumab

Indications Plaque psoriasis(moderate to severe).Psoriatic arthritis.Hidradenitis suppurativa(moderate to severe).Pyoderma gangrenosum (off-label).Behçet disease (Severe mucocutaneous disease).Lupus pernio.Recalcitrant granuloma annulare.Cutaneous Crohn diseaseRefractory…

4 years ago

Nicotinamide

Nicotinamide Pellagra. Indications Prophylaxis and treatment of pellagra.Autoimmune bullous dermatoses ( pemphigoid, pemphigus, dermatitis herpetiformis, and linear IgA dermatosis).Bullous pemphigoid…

4 years ago

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