Drug Profiles

Imiquimod side effects with reference to Erythema, Edema, Induration, Vesiculation, Excoriation, Scaling and flaking.

Side effects, safety and risks of Minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin, Vectrin) are discussed in this article. Topics include drug interactions, bacterial resistance, as well as other adverse effects.

Elidel (Pimecrolimus) is indicated for patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. This article discusses patient profiles, and use in a variety of dermatological conditions.

Imiquimod drug profile including Actinic Keratosis, Bowen’s disease, Squamous cell carcinoma and Genital Warts.

Efficacy of short and long-term Accutane® (Isotretinoin) treatment is discussed. Info on relapse, re-treatment and expert opinion is provided as well.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) is discussed in detail including mechanism of action, clinical experience, and indication, such as for burns, and various infections.

Dermatological and non-dermatological indications for minocycline ((Minocin®, Dynacin®, Vectrin®) are discussed in depth in this article.

Diane-35 (Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol), its indications, and clinical experience are discussed. Patient profiles, suitable and unsuitable candidates are also discussed.

Dosing, compliance, side-effects, and the cost of Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate) are discussed in this article.

Learn about who would be a suitable candidate for Accutane® (Isotretinoin) treatment and who should avoid it.

Indications for using Soriatane (Acitretin) are discussed. Psoriasis, and various off label uses such as for darier's disease, lamellar ichthyosis, erythrokeratoderma variabilis, lichen planus, and pityriasis rubra pilaris is included.

Amevive (Alefacept), clinical experience, patient profiles, indications, dosing and cost are discussed in this article.

Eumovate (Clobetasone Butyrate), patient profiles, dosing, efficacy, and compliance issues are discussed as well as a comparison in vehicles between cream and ointment.

Dosing, efficacy, compliance and cost of Aldara (Imiquimod) are discussed in the context of genital wart treatment.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) efficacy and prophylactic use for nasal carriage and patients who are S. Aureus carriers are discussed. Bacterial resistance issues are also covered.

An in depth second part to the side-effects, safety and risks associated with Eumovate (Clobetasone Butyrate). Allergies, local, and systemic side-effects are discussed.

Elidel (Pimecrolimus) is discussed in the context of dosing, efficacy, compliance, and cost of treatment are discussed.

Imiquimod was first indicated and used for external genital and perianal warts/ condyloma acuminata. Other HPV warts have also been treated by this drug, often in combination with more conventional therapy including cryotherapy and CO2 laser therapy, in immunocompetent and immunosuppressed patients.

Accutane® (Isotretinoin) Side Effects, Safety and Risks are discussed. A comprehensive review of the drug, side-effects, and other considerations.

What is the cost of Accutane treatment? See the comparison of different topical treatments with Accutane® (Isotretinoin), with the corresponding cost of treatment.

Acitretin (Soriatane®) is approved in the US and Canada to treat severe psoriasis, but is only approved in Canada to treat other disorders of keratinization.

Dosing, efficacy, compliance and cost of Diane-35, as well as pharmacokinetics are discussed. Various side-effects are covered as well.

Soriatane (Acitretin) treatment monitoring, such as blood testing, liver function, lipoprotein, renal function, pregnancy tests are covered.

It's important to know the correct dose when taking Accutane® (Isotretinoin) at different stages of treatment. Here you will find information on the initial dose as well as maintenance and total dosage allowed.

Amevive (Alefacept), its side-effects, safety, and risks are discussed in this article. Potential adverse reactions and lab monitoring guidelines are also covered.

A thorough look at Dovobet® (Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate) including pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, dosing, efficacy, as well as compliance issues and side-effects.

Amevive® (Alefacept) and its clinical experience, and clinical evidence are discussed. As a biologic, safety profiles, and mechanisms of action are also covered.

Amevive (Alefacept) and its efficacy is discussed. Measurement techniques like PASI (for psoriasis), dermatology quality of life index are discussed as well as for psoriatic arthritis.

Elidel® (Pimecrolimus) and physician's clinical experience in treating atopic dermatitis are observed and discussed in this article.

Soriatane (Acitretin) patient, profile and dosing, suitable and unsuitable candidate patients are discussed. This is for use in psoriasis patients.

Elidel (Pimecrolimus), its side effects, safety, and risks are discussed in this article. Various potential risks are discussed and debated.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) and its potential side effects, safety profile, and risks are discussed. Precautions to be considered are also detailed.

Accutane was approved for severe, recalcitrant nodular cystic acne unresponsive to other first line therapies. Off label use is also covered.

This article summarizes the clinical indications and findings of Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate). Guidelines are also provided for treating atopic dermatitis.

Soriatane (Acitretin)Treatment: Efficacy, compliance and cost are covered. Use in psoriasis both as monotherapy and combination therapy are included.

An in-depth review of Clindoxyl® Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide) including clinical experience, mechanism of action, indications, dosing, efficacy, as well as compliance issues and side-effects.

Minocycline antibiotics are used to treat acne, rosacea, and perioral dermatitis. Considerations like appropriate dosing, cost of treatments, and patient compliance issues are discussed as well as efficacy.

Accutane (Isotretinoin) was approved for the treatment of acne. While in recent years it has been shrouded by some controversy, it remains an essential tool in the treatment of severe or persistent acne. Few drugs provide an actual cure for acne and Isotretinoin is such a medication.

Suitable and unsuitable patient profiles for minocycline is discussed in this article. Important takeaways from clinical experience with minocycline is also in this article.

A review of Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate) in treating atopic eczema and atopic dermatitis based on 4 cases studies. A short excerpt on how to minimize concerns about the side-effects of corticosteroids.