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Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound which is used as a medication and insect repellent. [ 1 ] As a medication it is used to treat scabies and lice. [ 2 ] For scabies either permethrin or malathion is typically preferred. [ 3 ] It is applied to the skin as a lotion. [ 2 ]
Terbinafine is an antifungal medication used to treat pityriasis versicolor, fungal nail infections, and ringworm including jock itch and athlete's foot. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ] It is either taken by mouth or applied to the skin as a cream or ointment. [ 1 ][ 4 ] The cream and ointment should not be used for fungal nail infections.
Lindane, also known as gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (γ-HCH), gammaxene, Gammallin and benzene hexachloride (BHC), [ 3 ] is an organochlorine chemical and an isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane that has been used both as an agricultural insecticide and as a pharmaceutical treatment for lice and scabies. [ 4 ][ 5 ]
Topical antifungaldrugs are used to treat fungal infections on the skin, scalp, nails, vagina or inside the mouth. These medications come as creams, gels, lotions, ointments, powders, shampoos, tinctures and sprays. Most antifungal drugs induce fungal cell death by destroying the cell wall of the fungus. These drugs inhibit the production of ...
Molluscum contagiosum (MC), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [1] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [1] Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the most ...
Both local and systemic side effects can result from topical corticosteroid use, especially in prolonged treatment. [39] Local side effects can occur regularly from prolonged use, [45] which include skin atrophy (thinning), stretch marks, infections, lighter skin color, and sudden decrease in efficacy of the drug. [39] [45]
Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic, that is used as a cream to treat skin infections and as eye drops to treat eye infections. On the skin it is used to treat acne and seborrheic dermatitis. [ 1 ] In cream form it is used to treat bacterial infections on the skin. It can also be used orally to treat urinary tract infections. [ 2 ]
Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin ointment is reported to be a safe and effective topical agent for preventing infections in minor skin trauma. [ 3 ] It is used for burns, scratches, cuts, and minor skin infections. [ 7 ] The use of neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin, decreases infection rates in minor-contaminated wounds.