Commonly Used Rosacea Terms
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Dalacin-T® – Topical antibiotic used to treat acne and skin infections. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cleocin-T Lotion® (Topical), Cleocin-T Gel® (Topical), Clindamycin®
Decadron® - (Dexamethasone) Topical aerosol corticosteroid to reduce itching, redness,and swelling. Also sold under the brand name: Decaspray®)
Decaspray® - By Merck, (Dexamethasone) Topical aerosol corticosteroid to reduce itching, redness,and swelling. Also sold under the brand name: Decadron®
Demodex folliculorum - A cigar shaped mite which lives in the skin. It has been suggested in the past that this mite may be the cause of rosacea but studies have not supported this.
Derma Cleanse – by Zenmed this is an acne product used internally
Derma-Smoothe/FS - (fluocinolone), a topical steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Derma-Smoothe/FS, Fluonid, Flurosyn, FS Shampoo, Synalar, Synalar-HP, Synemol
Dermatitis-Ltd III - designed specifically for skin that is sensitive or inflamed due to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and acne. Manufactured by Bass and Boney, Inc.
Dermatop® - by Ortho, (prednicarbate) emollient cream0.1% is a medium-potency steroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and itching.
Desocort® - (Desonide) –a low to medium-potency topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid; reduces irritation and itching on the affected areas of the skin. Also sold under the brand name(s): DesOwen® Topical; Tridesilon® Topical.
Desonide –a low to medium-potency topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid; reduces irritation and itching on the affected areas of the skin. Also sold under the brand name(s): DesOwen® Topical; Tridesilon® Topical, Desocort®
DesOwen® - (desonide) a low to medium-potency topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid. Manufactured by Galderma. Also sold under the brand name(s): Tridesilon® Topical, Desocort®
Desquamation – shedding or detachment of skin cells
Dermacin - -(Fluocinonide), a high potency corticosteroid. Also sold under the name(s): Fluonex®, Fluex, Dermacin, Licon, Lidex, Lidex-E
Dermatitis - 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
Dermatitis-Ltd III™ - designed specifically for skin that is sensitive or inflamed due to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and acne. Manufactured by Bass and Boney.
Dexamethasone - topical aerosol corticosteroid to reduce itching, redness, and swelling. Also sold under the brand name(s): Decadron®, Decaspray®)
Differin® - (adapalene) is a topical retinoid analogue indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Manufactured by Galderma.
Diflorasone - topical high to very high potency corticosteroid, used to treat a variety of skin conditions. Also sold under the brand name(s): Florone®; Florone E®; Maxiflor®; Psorcon™
Doryx® - An oral antibiotic which is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Vibra-Tabs®, Vibramycin®, Monodox®, Doxycycline®, Novodoxylin®
Doxycycline – An oral antibiotic which is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand name(s): Vibra-Tabs®, Vibramycin®, Monodox®, Doryx®, Novodoxylin®
Dramatic Relief – by Cutanix a moisturizer containing Quadrinone™ is a chemical compound approved by the FDA as a food additive.
Drenison® - Flurandrenolide, anti-inflammatory low to medium potency topical corticosteroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cordran®; Cordran® SP.
Dynacin®– Oral antibiotic used to treat infections that are caused by bacteria. Belongs to a class of drugs called tetracycline antibiotics. Also sold under the brand name(s) Minocin® (Oral), Minocycline