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Rosacea Ltd
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Accutane®
- a brand of Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin is an alternative to oral antibiotics
that is sometimes effective for severe outbreaks of papules and pustules.
Achromycin
V® - an oral antibiotic often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under
the brand name(s): Panmycin®, Tetracyn®, Robitet®, Tetracycline,
Sumycin®
Aclometasone
dipropionate – Anti-infective, topical, cream and ointment are
low to medium potency corticosteroids for treatment of arthritis, atopic
dermatitis. Also sold under the brand name: Aclovate.
Aclovate®
- by Glaxo Wellcome, (Aclometasone dipropionate) Anti-infective, topical,
cream and ointment are low to medium potency corticosteroids for treatment
of arthritis, atopic dermatitis.
Acne
- An inflammatory skin condition characterized by superficial skin eruptions
around hair follicles. Alternative names: Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne;
Pimples
Acne-Ltd
III™ - designed specifically for skin that is sensitive or inflamed
due to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and acne. Manufactured by Bass and
Boney.
Acne
Rosacea – chronic acne form disorder affecting both the skin
and the eye.
Acne
Vulgaris - An inflammatory skin condition characterized by superficial
skin eruptions around hair follicles. Alternative names: acne; cystic
acne; pimples
Acute
- sudden or severe. An acute condition is one in which symptoms appear,
change, or worsen rapidly. The opposite of chronic.
Adapalene
- is a topical retinoid analogue indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Also sold under the brand name: Differin®
Afirm™
- brand name for a retinol product
AHA
– abbreviation for alpha hydroxyl acid which is a simple organic
fruit acid found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory
Aknemycin®
– Topical antibiotic used on the skin to treat acne. Also sold under
the brand name(s): Erymax®, Erygel®, Staticin®, Erycette®,
Ery-Sol®, Erythra-Derm®, T-Stat®, Eryderm®, Erythromycin
Ak-Sulf®
- Ophthalmic antibiotic used to treat eye infections. Also sold under
the brand name(s): Isopto-Cetamide®, Sulfair®, Ophthacet®,
Cetamide®, Sulfair Forte®, Sodium Sulamyd®, Sulten-10®,
sulfacetamide.
Alpha
Hydroxy Acid – or AHA is a simple organic fruit acid found in
nature or synthesized in the laboratory
Antibiotic
- A term used to describe a range of drugs which are used to treat conditions
involving bacteria
Anusol-HC®
- Hydrocortisone – a natural chemical made by the body which reduces
swelling, itching, inflammation and burning. The most common prescribed
and/or over the counter steroid. Very low potency steroid. Also sold under
the brand name(s): Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®,
Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Locoid®,
Westcort®
Anti-pruritic
– anti-itch
Aquanil®
HC - Lotion (Person & Covey), 1% hydrocortisone for anti-pruritic
(anti-itch) treatment of sensitive skin. It is indicated for the temporary
relief of minor skin irritation, inflammation, itching and rashes
A/R
Lite Cream - A topical formulation created for rosacea sufferers with
dry and sensitive skin. A redness and blemish control product by Purple
Emu.
A/T/S®
- Topical antibiotic used on the skin to treat acne. Also sold under the
brand name(s): Erymax®, Erygel®, Staticin®, Erycette®,
Ery-Sol®, Erythra-Derm®, T-Stat®, Eryderm®, Erythromycin
Atopic
dermatitis - Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder categorized
by itching, rash, and a personal or family history of seasonal allergies
or asthma. Alternative names: Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis
- atopic; Eczema
Azelaic
Acid – (heptanedicarboxylic acid) is used for the treatment of
mild to moderate acne. Sold under the brand name, Finevin. Also called
Azelex Acid.
Azelex
Acid - (heptanedicarboxylic acid) is used for the treatment of mild
to moderate acne. Sold under the brand name, Finevin. Also known as Azelaic
acid.
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