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Sarna’s anti-itch lotion contains pramoxine hydrochloride to help with itching, and is fragrance-free and moisturizing, says Dr. Marcus. “Hydration is key for those with dry, sensitive skin ...
Burow's solution is an aqueous solution of aluminium triacetate.It is available in the U.S. as an over-the-counter drug for topical administration, with brand names including Domeboro (Moberg Pharma), Domeboro Otic (ear drops), Star-Otic, and Borofair. [1]
Antipruritics, abirritants, [1] or anti-itch drugs, are medications that inhibit itching (Latin: pruritus).Itching is often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites and stings like those from mosquitoes, fleas, mites, and contact dermatitis and urticaria caused by plants such as poison ivy (urushiol-induced contact dermatitis ...
Tolnaftate [1] sold under the brand name TAGRID among, others is a synthetic thiocarbamate used as an anti-fungal agent that may be sold without medical prescription in most jurisdictions.
Topical clotrimazole is usually not effective in the treatment of fungal infections of the scalp or nails. [citation needed] When using over-the-counter drug clotrimazole products, use should be discontinued if the condition does not improve after treatment for 2 weeks for jock itch or after 4 weeks for athlete's foot or ringworm. [9]
It comes in a variety of topical dermatological products, including everything from cleansers, toners, creams, masks and scrubs, to shampoos, after-sun lotions, pads, sprays, ointments and scalp ...
A systematic review of the medical literature comparing treatments for ringworm and jock itch was generally critical of the quality of data available. It concluded that there was "insufficient evidence to determine if Whitfield's ointment, a widely used agent, is effective", [ 6 ] implying that the studies were of poor quality and therefore ...
Regular use of an over-the-counter or prescription antifungal shampoo or cream is a common treatment. The topical antifungal medications ketoconazole and ciclopirox have the best evidence. [10] Ketoconazole should be used twice per week. [8] Shampoo or soap containing zinc pyrithione or selenium disulfide is also used. [8]