title: Alternative topical therapy.
abstract: Although there have been revolutionary changes in the management and treatment of dermatologic disorders with topical therapies, these potent remedies do not always work in recalcitrant and intractable cases. When all the "modern" preparations have been exhausted, falling back on some old remedies often proves curative. This article offers a list of 73 alternative topical measures that are often beneficial.
authors.affiliation: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: J Z
authors.initials: JZ
authors.lastname: Litt
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004304:Dosage Forms; D005569:Formularies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004304:Dosage Forms