STL Volume 10 Number 9

Updates on: Desloratadine CLARINEX® REDITABS® Dapsone ACZONE™ Gel 5% Metronidazole Metrogel® Topical Gel 1% Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella Vaccine Proquad®

HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy has become epidemic among the greater than 1 million HIV-infected individuals living in the United States. Those affected usually have well-controlled HIV disease, and are most often healthy and living productive lives.

Topical agents for the treatment of psoriasis are indicated for patients whose affected area is < 10% of their skin. However, for long-term use, their effectiveness can be limited. Topical sequential therapy involves the application of a class I corticosteroid and calcipotriene in three different phases.