#MyMeds

Antibacterials: These medicines, includingmupirocin or clindamycin, are often used to treat or prevent infection.Anthralin : These drugs, though not often used, help to reduce inflammation and can help treat psoriasis.Antifungal agents: Terbinafine, clotrimazole, and ketoconazole are a few examples of common topical antifungal drugs used to treat skin conditions such as ringworm andathlete's foot.Benzoyl peroxide : Creams and other products containing benzoyl peroxide are used to treat acne.Coal tar : This topical treatment is available with and without a prescription, with strengths ranging from 0.5% to 5%. Coal tar is used to treat conditions including seborrheic dermatitis (usually in shampoos) or psoriasis. Currently, coal tar is seldom used because it can be slow acting and can cause severe staining of personal clothing and bedding.Corticosteroids: These are used to treat skin conditions including eczema. Corticosteroids come in many different forms including foams, lotions, ointments, and creams.Retinoids: These medications (such as Retin-A and Tazorac) are gels or creams derived from vitamin A and are used to treat conditions including acne.Salicylic acid : This drug is sold in lotions, gels, soaps, shampoos, and patches. Salicylic acid is the active ingredient in many skin care products for the treatment of acne and warts.