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Topical Medications
Topical medications are those applied only to the surface of the body. They come in the following forms:
- Ointments
- Gels
- Solutions
- Creams
- Sprays
- Foams
- Lotions
- Shampoos
- Occlusive tapes
In general, topical treatments are the first line for mild-to-moderate psoriasis, but they may also be used, alone or in combination, with more powerful treatments for moderate-to-severe cases.
Topical Corticosteroids
Benefits. Corticosteroid topical treatments are the mainstays of psoriasis treatments in the...
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Expert & Community Posts
Topical Medications for Actinic Keratoses
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...and what should you expect? There are three main creams used to treat actinic keratoses. ... Read more »
How Skin Cancers are Treated
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert...tumors that do not penetrate deeply. More recently, topical creams have been used to treat... Read more »
The Truth About Eye Creams
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...from getting worse. Do I really need to use an eye cream? In the past, I've fallen victim to... Read more »
Laser Treatments May Solve Sun Damage
By HealthGal , Health Expert...cases. Photodynamic therapy which involves use of a topical cream (5-ALA) and then applying... Read more »
Tips for Allergy-Safe Trick or Treating (and a Safe "Candy Corn" Recipe)
By Jamie Martin , Health Expert...shape of candy corn) 2 cups soy or rice vanilla ice cream, softened, and divided 1 ¼ cups mango... Read more »
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Herpes Simplex: Treatment for Oral Herpes
...in topical form (see below), as is penciclovir (a related drug).Topical TreatmentsThese ointments or creams help shorten healing time and duration of symptoms. However, none are truly effective in... Read more »Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Treatment for Other Skin Cancers
...or TopicalComments5-FluorouracilActinic keratoses,Bowen's disease and small nonmelanoma skin cancers.Topical cream (Efudex, Fluoroplex) or injected gel containing 5-FU and epinephrine... Read more »Periodontal Disease: Other Treatments
...although disease progression returned when the drug was stopped.Investigators are also studying rinses, creams, and other topical forms of NSAIDs. For example, a cream containing ketoprofen... Read more »Psoriasis: Managing Psoriasis
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