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Anti-Inflammatory

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Oral, Rx Only, Anti-Inflammatory

Apremilast (Otezla)

Apremilast (brand name Otezla) is a pill for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It calms inflammation from the inside and does not need routine blood-test monitoring.

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Oral Antibiotic, Acne, Rosacea, Anti-Inflammatory

Doxycycline

Doxycycline is an oral antibiotic in the tetracycline family that dermatologists prescribe for inflammatory skin conditions. It is one of the most common pills used for moderate acne and rosacea, and it works by both fighting bacteria and calming inflammation.

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Topical, Rx Only, Rosacea, Anti-Inflammatory

Ivermectin (Soolantra)

Soolantra is a prescription 1% ivermectin cream. It treats the red bumps and pus-filled spots of rosacea.

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Oral, Injectable, Rx Only, Anti-Inflammatory

Methotrexate

Methotrexate is a pill (or shot) that calms an overactive immune system. Doctors use it for moderate to severe psoriasis and for psoriatic arthritis.

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Topical, Rx Only, Anti-Inflammatory

Pimecrolimus (Elidel)

Pimecrolimus is a prescription cream that treats mild to moderate eczema without steroids. It is often used on sensitive areas like the face and eyelids.

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Topical, Rx Only, Anti-Inflammatory, Psoriasis

Roflumilast (Zoryve)

Roflumilast (brand name Zoryve) is a once-a-day, steroid-free prescription medicine for the skin. It is used as a cream for plaque psoriasis and as a foam for seborrheic dermatitis, and it calms inflammation without the risks of long-term steroid use.

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Oral Antibiotic, Rx Only, Acne, Anti-Inflammatory

Sarecycline (Seysara)

Sarecycline (brand name Seysara) is a once-a-day prescription pill for moderate to severe acne. It is a tetracycline-class antibiotic that was designed for acne, with a narrower reach than older, broad-spectrum antibiotics.

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Topical, Rx Only, Anti-Inflammatory

Tacrolimus (Protopic)

Tacrolimus is a prescription ointment that calms eczema without using steroids. It is often chosen for delicate areas like the face and eyelids, where steroids can thin the skin.

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Topical, Rx Only, Steroid-Free, Anti-Inflammatory

Tapinarof (Vtama)

Tapinarof (brand name Vtama) is a steroid-free cream for plaque psoriasis and eczema. It calms skin inflammation through a newer pathway.

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Topical, Steroid, Anti-Inflammatory, Rx Only

Topical Corticosteroids

Topical corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory creams, ointments, and lotions used to calm red, itchy, inflamed skin. They come in many strengths, from mild drugstore options to strong prescription types.

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