Azelaic Acid for Skin Problems

Products Azelaic acid is commercially available as gel and cream (Skinoren). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Azelaic acid (C9H16O4, Mr = 188.2 g/mol) is a saturated dicarboxylic acid. It exists as a white, odorless, crystalline solid that is poorly soluble in water at 20°C but dissolves well in … Azelaic Acid for Skin Problems

Fusidic Acid

Products Fusidic acid is commercially available as film-coated tablets, cream, ointment, gauze, and ophthalmic drip gel (including Fucidin, Fucithalmic, and generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1968. See also under fusidic acid eye gel. Structure and properties Fusidic acid (C31H48O6, Mr = 516.7 g/mol) belongs to the steroid antibiotics. It is obtained … Fusidic Acid

Eflornithine

Products Eflornithine is commercially available as a cream in many countries and has been approved since 2003 (Vaniqa). Vaniqa was released in the United States in 2000 and in the EU in 2001. Structure and properties Eflornithine (C6H12F2N2O2, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) is a fluorinated and methylated derivative of the amino acid ornithine. It is … Eflornithine

Prednicarbate

Products Prednicarbate is commercially available as a cream, solution, and ointment (Prednitop, Prednicutan). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Prednicarbate (C27H36O8, Mr = 488.6 g/mol) belongs to the class of potent glucocorticoids (class III). It is a non-halogenated prednisolone derivative. It exists as an odorless, white to yellowish-white, crystalline … Prednicarbate

Clotrimazole

Products Clotrimazole is commercially available as creams, creams, ointments, sprays, vaginal tablets, and vaginal creams alone or in combination with other active ingredients (e.g., Canesten, Gyno-Canesten, Imacort, Imazol, Triderm). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Clotrimazole (C22H17ClN2, Mr = 344.8 g/mol) is a chlorinated phenylmethylimidazole derivative. It exists as … Clotrimazole

Capsaicin Cream

Products Capsaicin cream at 0.025% or 0.075% (also 0.1%) is not registered as a finished drug in many countries, unlike other countries. It is produced as an extemporaneous preparation in pharmacies. The specialized trade can also order them from specialized service providers. On the other hand, patches containing the active ingredient (Qutenza) are approved as … Capsaicin Cream

Ketoconazole

Products Ketoconazole has been approved in many countries since 1981 and is now only commercially available as a shampoo and as a cream for external treatment (Nizoral, generics). Nizoral tablets were taken off the market in 2012 due to declining demand. This article refers to external use. Structure and properties Ketoconazole (C26H28Cl2N4O4, Mr = 531.4 … Ketoconazole

Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Products Hydrocortisone butyrate is commercially available as emulsion and cream (Locoid). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone-17-butyrate (C25H36O6, Mr = 432.6 g/mol) is an esterified, nonhalogenated glucocorticoid. It is a derivative of endogenous hydrocortisone. Effects Hydrocortisone butyrate (ATC D07AB02) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and antipruritic properties. The effects … Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Penciclovir

Products Penciclovir is commercially available as a cream and tinted cream (Fenivir). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Famvir cream is out of commerce. Structure and properties Penciclovir (C10H15N5O3, Mr = 253.3 g/mol) is a mimetic of the DNA building block 2′-deoxyguanosine and is structurally related to aciclovir. It exists as a … Penciclovir