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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 »

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 »

New Ointment Therapy for Anogenital Warts

By healthgal , Health Expert

...bothersome and sometimes painful and currently the topical creams and surgical treatments... 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 »

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Health Guide

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 »

Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Highlights

...Long-term follow-up studies are not available yet for this new method.Drug ResearchDimeracin, a new cream under investigation in clinical studies, can repair sun-related DNA damage in skin cells.... Read more »

Wrinkle Treatment

...approach may be needed. This section details the risks and benefits of several products.Antioxidant Creams, Lotions, and OintmentsAntioxidants are substances that hunt oxygen-free radicals, the... Read more »

Psoriasis: Managing Psoriasis

...topical prescription medications.Then, apply a thick moisturizer or emollient, such as Vaseline, Cetaphil cream, or Eucerin cream. Lotions are not good enough moisturizers.Special gloves made of... Read more »

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