[Topical therapy of inflammatory dermatoses, pruritus and pain, as well as hyperhidrosis].
In this review, substances suitable for the topical treatment of inflammatory dermatoses, pruritus, pain and hyperhidrosis are presented. Both non-specific and specific topical treatments are discussed with respect to their mode of action, indications and side effects; included are corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, dithranol, coal tar, liquor carbonis detergens, vitamin D analogues, metronidazole, azelaic acid, retinoids, and benzoyl peroxide. Additionally, practical directions for the treatment of these common skin diseases are provided.
Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/M., Deutschland.
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003879:Dermatologic Agents