Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

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Brodalumab (Kyntheum)

Brodalumab is a recombinant fully human monoclonal immunoglobulin IgG2 antibody that binds with high affinity to human IL-17RA and blocks the biological activities of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-17A/F heterodimer and IL-25, resu…

Dovobet Gel

Dovobet Gel

Contains calcipotriol and betamethasone. Calcipotriol helps to bring the rate of skin cell growth back to normal and betamethasone acts to reduce inflammation.

Dovobet Ointment

Calcipotriol is a vitamin D derivative. In vitro data suggest that it induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. This is the proposed basis for its effect in psoriasis

Enstilar Cutaneous Foam

Enstilar Cutaneous Foam

The active ingredients in Enstilar Cutaneous Foam are calcipotriol (as monohydrate) and betamethasone (as dipropionate). Enstilar contains a combination of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D analogue. In vitro da…

Finacea

Finacea contains azelaic acid, an antimicrobial that has a direct effect on follicular hyperkeratosis as a therapy for acne

Fucibet Cream

Fucibet Cream combines the well-known anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects of betamethasone with the topical antibacterial action of fusidic acid. Betamethasone valerate is a topical steroid that is rapidly effective in inflammatory dermatoses…

Fucibet Lipid Cream

Fucibet Lipid Cream combines the well-known anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects of betamethasone with the topical antibacterial action of fusidic acid. Betamethasone valerate is a topical steroid that is rapidly effective in inflammatory derma…

Fucidin

Fucidin contains fusidic acid, a potent antibacterial agent. Fusidic acid and its salts show fat and water solubility and strong surface activity, and exhibit an unusual ability to penetrate intact skin. Concentrations of 0.03–0.12mcg fusidic acid pe…

Fucidin H Cream

Fucidin H Cream combines the potent topical antibacterial action of fusidic acid with the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects of hydrocortisone. Concentrations of 0.03–0.12µg/ml of fusidic acid inhibit nearly all strains of Staphylococcus aure…

Protopic

The mechanism of action of tacrolimus in atopic dermatitis is not fully understood. Whilethe following have been observed, the clinical significance of these observations in atopicdermatitis is not known. Via its binding to a specific cytoplasmic imm…

Skinoren

Contains azelaic acid, which inhibits the growth of the Propionibacteria involved in the development of acne and the production of acne-promoting fatty acids. Azelaic acid also reduces the multiplication and keratinisation of keratinocytes, and there…

Tralokinumab (Adtralza)

Tralokinumab is a biologic monoclonal antibody that targets specific proteins or receptors in the body, to regulate the immune response or interfere with disease processes. The liquid solution is injected subcutaneously with a pre-filled syringe to l…