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Commonly Used Rosacea Terms
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Accutane® - a brand of Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin is an alternative to oral antibiotics that is sometimes effective for severe outbreaks of papules and pustules.
Achromycin V® - an oral antibiotic often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Panmycin®, Tetracyn®, Robitet®, Tetracycline, Sumycin®
Aclometasone dipropionate – Anti-infective, topical, cream and ointment are low to medium potency corticosteroids for treatment of arthritis, atopic dermatitis. Also sold under the brand name: Aclovate.
Aclovate® - by Glaxo Wellcome, (Aclometasone dipropionate) Anti-infective, topical, cream and ointment are low to medium potency corticosteroids for treatment of arthritis, atopic dermatitis.
Acne - An inflammatory skin condition characterized by superficial skin eruptions around hair follicles. Alternative names: Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples
Acne-Ltd III™ - designed specifically for skin that is sensitive or inflamed due to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and acne. Manufactured by Bass and Boney.
Acne Rosacea – chronic acne form disorder affecting both the skin and the eye.
Acne Vulgaris - An inflammatory skin condition characterized by superficial skin eruptions around hair follicles. Alternative names: acne; cystic acne; pimples
Acute - sudden or severe. An acute condition is one in which symptoms appear, change, or worsen rapidly. The opposite of chronic.
Adapalene - is a topical retinoid analogue indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Also sold under the brand name: Differin®
Afirm™ - brand name for a retinol product
AHA – abbreviation for alpha hydroxyl acid which is a simple organic fruit acid found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory
Aknemycin® – Topical antibiotic used on the skin to treat acne. Also sold under the brand name(s): Erymax®, Erygel®, Staticin®, Erycette®, Ery-Sol®, Erythra-Derm®, T-Stat®, Eryderm®, Erythromycin
Ak-Sulf® - Ophthalmic antibiotic used to treat eye infections. Also sold under the brand name(s): Isopto-Cetamide®, Sulfair®, Ophthacet®, Cetamide®, Sulfair Forte®, Sodium Sulamyd®, Sulten-10®, sulfacetamide.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid – or AHA is a simple organic fruit acid found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory
Antibiotic - A term used to describe a range of drugs which are used to treat conditions involving bacteria
Anusol-HC® - Hydrocortisone – a natural chemical made by the body which reduces swelling, itching, inflammation and burning. The most common prescribed and/or over the counter steroid. Very low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®, Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Locoid®, Westcort®
Anti-pruritic – anti-itch
Aquanil® HC - Lotion (Person & Covey), 1% hydrocortisone for anti-pruritic (anti-itch) treatment of sensitive skin. It is indicated for the temporary relief of minor skin irritation, inflammation, itching and rashes
A/R Lite Cream - A topical formulation created for rosacea sufferers with dry and sensitive skin. A redness and blemish control product by Purple Emu.
A/T/S® - Topical antibiotic used on the skin to treat acne. Also sold under the brand name(s): Erymax®, Erygel®, Staticin®, Erycette®, Ery-Sol®, Erythra-Derm®, T-Stat®, Eryderm®, Erythromycin
Atopic dermatitis - Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder categorized by itching, rash, and a personal or family history of seasonal allergies or asthma. Alternative names: Infantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic; Eczema
Azelaic Acid – (heptanedicarboxylic acid) is used for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Sold under the brand name, Finevin. Also called Azelex Acid.
Azelex Acid - (heptanedicarboxylic acid) is used for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Sold under the brand name, Finevin. Also known as Azelaic acid.