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Products Recommended by Dermatology HF#5780

Eczema, allergies

 

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

 

  • Free and Clear® shampoo, conditioner
  • Vanicream® soap bar
  • DHS® Clear shampoo
  • Aquanil® lotion cleanser
  • DML® moisturizing lotion
  • Cetaphil® cream, lotion (if no nut allergies)
  • CeraVe® cleaner and cream
  • Alpha Hydroxy acids: Aqua Glycolic, Am Lactin, Lac Hydrin (may also irritate eczema, best used after skin fissures and dryness have healed)
  • Vaseline®

 

Prescription medicines (Rx)

 

Cortisones

 

  • Hydrocortisone 2.5% ointment: general body moisturizing, use after a bath, especially for winter (not for prolonged use on fact, eg, causes acne)
  • Diprolene ointment: mid-high potency
  • Triamcinolone 0.1% ointment: mid-potency
  • Ultravate ointment: ultra potent
  • Temovate ointment: highest potency possible

 

Non-cortisones

 

  • Elidel® cream twice/day
  • Protopic ointment or cream twice/day
  • Tween 80 5% in petrolatum

 

Humidity in the home should be 35%-50%
Fur/feathered pets are often found to be a cause of asthma.  Check www.allergyweb.com

Use soaps that do not have perfume added.

 

Tinea pedis = athlete's foot
Tinea cruris = jock itch
Tinea corporis = body fungus
Seborrheic dermatitis
Tinea versicolor

  

OTC Lamisil cream twice/day for 1 week*
  OTC Lamisil spray twice/day for 1-2 weeks*
  RX Spectazole cream twice/day for 2 weeks*
  RX Nizoral cream twice/day for 1-2 weeks*
  OTC Nizoral shampoo every day*
*Repeat when necessary, or use as maintenance periodically

 

Sunscreens

 

The higher the number of the sunscreen, the better the coverage.  The more white (titanium dioxide) the better.  Most will not clog your pores.  Gels will be more drying, but are best used for oily skin or sports.  You may combine sunscreens of different properties, (e.g., titanium dioxide based over avobenzone) for very sun sensitive patients (photosensitizing disorders, lupus, medicines causing sun sensitivity, vitiligo, etc.)

  • Coppertone® Water Babies SPF 50
  • Coppertone® Shade SPF 45 (Parasol 1789=Avobenzone for broad UVA and UVB coverage).  Also comes in an SPF 30 gel.
  • Neutrogena® Sensitive Skin - multiple formulations
  • PreSun®; gels, creams, lotions
  • DML SPF 15
  • Solabar® SPF 50 with Parasol 1789 SPF 32 lotion
  • Bullfrog® - multiple formulations
  • Banana Boat Baby®
  • Blue Lizard® sunscreens
  • Vanicream® sunscreens

 

Sun Protective Clothing

 

In general, the darker the clothing or the tighter the weave, the better the sun will be blocked.  Sunlight does penetrate clothing.  Some companies have products available that are more UV durable.  We suggest that you wear gloves when driving the car.

You may also tint your car windows ("Lumar" brand has a clear tint available in some areas, must check with the business) and use yellow foil on the windows at home.

 

Acne

 

Over-the-Counter acne soaps

 

  • Neutrogena® Oil Free Acne Skin Cleanser=2% salycylic acid (BHA).  Use 1-2 times/day
  • Aqua Glycolic skin cleanser/lotion/cream; use 1-2 times/day
  • Benzoyl peroxide soap/cleanser (PanOxyl®); use 1-2 times/day
  • Facial scrubs are not recommended.

 

Non-exfoliating

 

  • Aquanil®, Cetaphil®, Vanicream®, Purpose®, Dove® soap or cleanser; use 1-2 times/day

 

Prescription - Exfoliating retinoids

 

  • Differin® (adapalene) cream, gel
  • Tretinoin Retin A® micro
  • Tazorac®

 

Oral medicines - Prescription for chronic acne

 

  • Minocycline 50-100 mg 1-2x/day
  • Tetracycline 250-500 mg 1-2x/day
  • Doxycycline 100mg 1-2x/day
  • Erythromycin 500mg 1-2x/day
  • Clarithromycin 250-500mg/day
  • Azithromycin (Z-Pack) 250-500 mg 1-2x/week
  • Prescription for acute acne ("boils" or infections) Amoxacillin/Augmentin 500mg 1-3x/day

 

If you have questions or concerns, pleas call the Dermatology Clinic where you were seen.

 

UW Clinic East - Dermatology
5249 East Terrace Drive
Madison WI 53718
(608) 265-1288
fax: (608) 265-1249 

 

 

UW Clinics West - Dermatology
451 junction Road
Madison WI 53717
(608) 265-7670
fax: (608- 265-7759



 

 



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Last Updated: 03/18/2011

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