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Fluorouracil Topical Solution
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Topical Medications
Topical medications are those applied only to the surface of the body. They come in the following forms:
- Creams
- Foams
- Gels
- Lotions
- Occlusive tapes
- Ointments
- Shampoos
- Solutions
- Sprays
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 medicines rarely clear up symptoms completely, however.
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Efudex, Aldara and Other Skin Cancer Topical Chemo Creams
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Topical Medications for Actinic Keratoses
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Side Effects of Using Topical Chemotherapy Creams
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Arnica Gel Topical Pain Reliever
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Topical NSAIDs As First-Line Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Source: eOrthopod
All drugs come with benefits and possible side effects or adverse events. For anyone suffering joint pain from osteoarthritis, nonsteroidal... Read more »
Fluorouracil
Source: Breastcancer.org
Chemical name: Fluorouracil, also called 5-fluorouracil or 5-FU Brand name: Adrucil Class: Antimetabolite chemotherapy. Gemzar, methotrexate, and... Read more »
New solutions for psoriasis patients
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Topical gel for overactive bladder effective in new trials
Drugmaker Watson Pharmaceuticals is reporting that data from three new studies shows that its new topical treatment for overactive bladder syndrome... Read more »
Topical ED cream shows promise
A new topical cream may relieve symptoms of ED for men who are not able to take oral medications. Researchers studying rats found that the... Read more »
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