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skin
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19
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06/20/2008

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Azelex

Definition
topical treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.  Is a topical antibacterial to fight rosacea.
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Benzaclin
Definition
topical prescription for acne that combines the acne fighting power of two active ingredients benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin to fight and reduce inflammation of acne and also drying the oil found in patients with acne vulgaris.
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Cleocin
Definition
generic name of clindamycin
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Clindagel
Definition
is to treat acne, its help to decrease the number of acne lesions.  Brand name is Cleocin, Clindaderm
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Differin
Definition
is a clear gel that control the build up that leads to acne also helps to prevents the formation of new acne lesion and alsohelp get rid of lesion already present, to unclog pores and clear up pimples.
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Effudex/Carac
Definition
are prescibed for treatment of actinic or solar keratoses (small red horny growth caused over exposure to ultraviolet radiation or the sun) may develop pre cancerous cells.
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Elidel

 

Definition
control of mild to moderate eczema ( red itchy skin rash that comes and goes, no cure for eczema, dry and itchy skin).
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Finacea
Definition
helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and therefore reduce pimples and blackheads formation, also kills the bacteria that cause rosacea.
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Kenalog
Definition
triamcinolone topical steroid reduces action of chemiclas in the body that cause inflammation, redness and swelling.  Used in eczema, psoriasis and mouth sores.
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Retin A
Definition
tretinol topical form of Vit A help the skin renew itself, used to treat acne.  The renova brand of tretinol is used to reduce the apperance of fine wrinkles and motted the skin discoloration and make rough facial skin feel smoother.
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Rosac
Definition
to treat acne, rosac cream is a sulfanamide antibiotic, drying agent sunscreen combo.  Protect the skin from irritation due to sun burn.
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Rosula
Definition
cleanser used to treat skin conditions. Ex seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff and certain bacterial infections on the skin.  May cause drying of the skin also used in the treatment of acne and rosacea.
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Silvadene cream 1 %
Definition
used along with other medications to prevent and treat wounds infections in people with second and third degree burns.  Its effective against a variety of bacterial.  Ex yeast
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Solaraze
Definition
used for actinic keratose a precancerous skin growth usually by sun exposure.
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Tazorac
Definition
the treatment  for psoriasis and facial acne.  Similar compound to Vit A help the skin to renew itself.
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Tretinoin
Definition

is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slow their growth. 

Treat also acute promycelocytic leukemia ( type of blood cancer)

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Tri- Luma
Definition
treatment of moderate to severe melasma (darkening) of the skin.  Its a steroid that reduce inflammation or swelling.
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Miconazole
Definition
zinc/white petrolatum is used for treating of diaper rash, is an antifungal medication also used for clients with tinea versicolor ( fungus that discolor the skin)
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Minoxidel
Definition
used for lowering high blood pressure/vasodilatador.
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