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Isotretinoin

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Used topically or orally
Retinoid
Mainly for: acne

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Salycylic acid

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Used topically
Keratolytic agent
Mainly for: psoriasis and warts

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Benozyl peroxide

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Used topically
Grown inhibit and keratolytic
Mainly for: acne and rosaccea

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Mycophenolate mofetil

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Used orally
Immunosupressant
Mainly for: autoimmune conditions (pemphigus vulgaris, bullous pemphigoid)

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Hydrocortisone (topical)

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Mild steroid

Mainly for: inflammatory skin conditons

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Clotrimazole

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Used topically or oral
Anti-fungal
Mainly for: tinea

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Ketoconazole

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Used topically or oral
Anti-fungal
Mainly for: tinea, candida

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Nystatin

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Used oral
Anti-fungal
Mainly for: oral candidiasis

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Miconazole

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Used topically
Anti-fungal
Mainly for: tinea and fungal nail

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Terbinafine

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Used topically
Anti-fungal
Mainly: tinea

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Itraconazole

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Used orally
Anti-fungal
Mainly: Oral candidiasis

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Terbinafine

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Used topically
Anti-fungal
Mainly: Tinea

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Itraconazole

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Used topically or orally
Anti-fungal
Mainly: Tinea

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Pimecrolimus

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Used topically
Immunomodulating
Mainly: eczema, psoriasis

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Tacrolimus

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Used topically
Immunosupressant
Mainly: severe eczema

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Valaciclovir

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Used orally
Anti-viral
Mainly: Herpes zoster, Herpes simplex

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Aciclovir

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Used topically or orally
Anti-viral
Mainly: Herpes simplex

18
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Fusidic acid

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Used topically
Antibiotic
Used: Impetigo

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Mupirocin

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Used topically
Antibiotic
Used: MRSA impetigo

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Retapamulin

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Used topically
Antibiotics
Used: Impetigo

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Calcipotriol

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Used topically
Vit.D analogue
Mainly: psoriasis

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Calcitriol

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Used topically
Vit.D analogue
Mainly: psoriasis

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Tacalcitol

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Used topically
Vit.D analogue
Mainly: psoriasis

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Tazarotene

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Used topically
Retinoid
Mainly: psoriasis

25
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Coal tar

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Used topically
Unknown
Mainly: psoriasis

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Dithranol

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Used topically
Vit.D analogue
Mainly: psoriasis

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Ciclosporin

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Used topically
Immunosupressant
Mainly: rescue therapy in atopic dermatitis, psoriasis

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Entanercept

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Used subcut injection
TNF blocker
Mainly: psoriasis

29
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Brimonidine

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Used topically
Reduces fluid output
Mainly: rosacea

30
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Permethrin

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Used topically
Insectiside
Mainly: scabies

31
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Ivermectin

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Used orally
Insectiside
Mainly: scabies