STL Volume 2 Number 6

Update on: Tazarotene Gel 0.05%, 0.1% Tazorac® topical gel Ketoconazole Shampoo 2% Nizoral® Fluticasone proprionate Cutivate® Cream 0.05% Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid Augmentin®Indinavir, Crixivan®Nelfinavir, Viracept®Ritonavir, Norvir®Saquinavir, Invirase® Acitretin Soriatane®, Neotigason®

Scalp conditions such as itchy scalp, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and scalp psoriasis are common. The emotional effect these complaints cause are often ignored or trivialized, but as dermatologists we should appreciate the relief that appropriate advice and treatment will bring to our patients.

Preparation of the wound bed, proper application of Apligraf, and patient compliance with underlying therapy for underlying disease are probably the most important determinants of clinical efficacy. Part 2 of the series.

Penciclovir cream (Vectavir™/Denavir™, SmithKline Beecham) is a novel product, approved in 15 countries including the USA and UK, for the treatment of herpes simplex labialis in immunocompetent adults.