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Psoriasis
- Dr Doug McKechnie
Skincare and Conditions
As the largest organ in the body, skin is a common source of problems. We've got expert information covering you from head to toe, whether you're looking for help on eczema, psoriasis and acne, or want to understand more about skin cancer and skin rashes. You might also want to check out our Foot Care hub, dedicated to matters of the feet.
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- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
- Albinism
- Alopecia Areata
- Bedbugs
- Behçet's Disease
- Boils, Carbuncles and Furunculosis
- Bowen's Disease
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burns and Scalds
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Discoid Lupus
- Eczema in Children
- Eczema Triggers and Irritants
- Emollients and Eczema Creams
- Epidermoid and Pilar Cysts (Sebaceous Cysts)
- Erythema Nodosum
- Fingertip Units for Topical Steroids
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
- Impetigo
- Insect Bites and Stings
- Itching
- Itchy Bottom (Pruritus Ani)
- Keloid
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lipoma
- Localised Scleroderma (Morphoea)
- Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Milia
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Nail Psoriasis (Psoriatic Nail Disease)
- Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
- Paronychia (Whitlow)
- Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor)
- Pressure Sores
- Rosacea
- Roseola
- Rubella (German Measles)
- Scarlet Fever
- Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (Dandruff)
- Seborrhoeic Dermatitis in Babies (Cradle Cap)
- Seborrhoeic Warts
- Skin Ulcers
- Sun and Sunburn
- Sweaty Feet
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Telogen Effluvium
- Topical Steroids for Eczema
- Viral Rashes
- Vitiligo
- Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Warts and Verrucas
Medications
- Aciclovir cream (Lipsore, Virasorb, Zovirax)
- Acitretin capsules for psoriasis (Neotigason)
- Adapalene for acne (Differin, Epiduo)
- Alclometasone for inflammatory skin conditions
- Anthralin for psoriasis (Zithranol)
- Azelaic acid (Finacea, Skinoren)
- Beclometasone for severe inflammatory skin conditions
- Benzoyl peroxide for acne (Acnecide)
- Betamethasone for severe inflammatory skin conditions (Audavate, Betnovate, Betacap)
- Bosentan tablets (Stayveer)
- Brimonidine gel for rosacea (Mirvaso)
- Calcipotriol for psoriasis (Dovonex)
- Calcitriol ointment for psoriasis (Silkis)
- Ciclosporin, an immunosuppressant (Neoral)
- Clindamycin skin preparations for acne (Dalacin T, Zindaclin)
- Clobetasol propionate for severe inflammatory skin conditions (ClobaDerm, Dermovate, Etrivex)
- Clobetasone butyrate for inflammatory skin conditions (Clobavate, Eumovate)
- Clotrimazole for fungal skin infections (Canesten)
- Co-cyprindiol tablets (Clairette, Dianette, Teragezza)
- Crotamiton for itching (Eurax)
- Dapsone tablets
- Desloratadine (Neoclarityn)
- Diclofenac gel for sun damage (Solaraze)
- Diflucortolone for severe inflammatory skin conditions (Nerisone, Nerisone Forte)
- Dithranol for psoriasis (Dithrocream)
- Doxepin cream (Xepin)
- Econazole for fungal skin and nail infections (Pevaryl)
- Eflornithine cream (Vaniqa)
- Erythromycin (with zinc) skin solution for acne (Zineryt)
- Fexofenadine tablets (Telfast, Allevia, Allegra)
- Finasteride for male pattern baldness (Propecia)
- Fludroxycortide for inflammatory skin conditions (Haelan)
- Fluocinolone for inflammatory skin conditions (Synalar)
- Fluocinonide for severe inflammatory skin conditions (Metosyn)
- Fluocortolone for inflammatory skin conditions
- Fluorouracil for sun-damaged skin (Efudix, Actikerall, Carac)
- Flurandrenolide for inflammatory skin conditions (Cordran)
- Fluticasone for severe inflammatory skin conditions (Cutivate)
- Fusidic acid for skin infections (Fucidin)
- Griseofulvin for fungal infections
- Hydrocortisone butyrate for severe inflammatory skin conditions (Locoid)
- Hydrocortisone for mild inflammatory skin conditions (Dermacort, Hc45, Mildison)
- Hydroxychloroquine tablets (Quinoric)
- Ichthammol (Ichthopaste bandage)
- Imiquimod cream (Aldara, Bascellex, Zyclara)
- Ingenol mebutate gel (Picato)
- Isotretinoin capsules for acne (Roaccutane)
- Isotretinoin gel for acne
- Itraconazole for fungal infections (Sporanox)
- Ketoconazole cream (Daktarin Gold 2%, Daktarin Intensiv, Nizoral 2%)
- Ketoconazole shampoo (Dandrazol, Nizoral)
- Lymecycline capsules (Tetralysal)
- Malathion liquid (Derbac-M)
- Methotrexate (Maxtrex, Metoject)
- Metronidazole gel and cream (Anabact, Metrogel, Rozex)
- Miconazole for fungal skin and nail infections (Daktarin)
- Minoxidil scalp preparations for men (Regaine for Men)
- Minoxidil scalp preparations for women (Regaine for Women)
- Mometasone for severe inflammatory skin conditions (Elocon)
- Mupirocin for skin infections (Bactroban)
- Nicotinamide gel for acne (Nicam, Freederm)
- Oxytetracycline tablets
- Permethrin cream (Lyclear)
- Pimecrolimus cream (Elidel)
- Podophyllotoxin for anogenital warts (Warticon)
- Polymyxin and bacitracin skin ointment (Polyfax)
- Salicylic acid (Occlusal, Pickles, Verrugon, Wartex)
- Silver sulfadiazine cream for skin infections (Flamazine)
- Tacalcitol for psoriasis (Curatoderm)
- Tacrolimus ointment (Protopic)
- Tazarotene for psoriasis (Zorac)
- Terbinafine for fungal skin infections (Lamisil, Scholl Advance)
- Tetracycline tablets
- Tretinoin for acne
- Triamcinolone with chlortetracycline ointment
- Undecenoate for athlete's foot (Mycota)
Notes on Skin Conditions and Diseases