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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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Topical, Rx Only, Rosacea, Redness

Brimonidine (Mirvaso)

Mirvaso is a prescription gel for the constant facial redness of rosacea. It briefly tightens blood vessels to make skin look less red.

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Topical, Rx Only, Vitamin D Analog

Calcipotriene

Calcipotriene is a lab-made form of vitamin D that you put on the skin. Doctors use it to treat plaque psoriasis, including psoriasis on the scalp.

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Topical, Rx Only, Acne, Hormonal

Clascoterone (Winlevi)

Clascoterone (brand name Winlevi) is a prescription cream for acne. It is the first topical medicine that blocks hormone (androgen) effects in the skin, and it can be used by both males and females.

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Topical, Rx Only, Antibiotic, Acne

Clindamycin (Topical)

Clindamycin is a prescription antibiotic gel, lotion, foam, or solution. It treats acne, usually paired with benzoyl peroxide.

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Injectable, Biologic, Rx Only

Dupilumab (Dupixent)

Dupilumab is an injectable biologic drug for moderate to severe eczema that is not controlled by creams. It targets two specific signals in the immune system that drive the disease.

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Topical, Rx Only

Glycopyrronium (Qbrexza)

Glycopyrronium (Qbrexza) is a medicated cloth used on the underarms to reduce heavy sweating. It is a once-a-day prescription treatment.

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Topical, Rx Only

Imiquimod (Aldara)

Imiquimod (Aldara) is a prescription cream that helps the skin's own immune system fight certain warts and skin growths. The redness and irritation it causes are part of how it works.

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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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Topical, Antifungal, OTC, Rx Only

Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medicine used on the skin and scalp. In dermatology it is mainly used as a shampoo or cream to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, which are linked to a common yeast on the skin.

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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, Antibiotic, Rosacea

Metronidazole (Topical)

Metronidazole is a prescription skin gel, cream, or lotion. It is a common first-choice treatment for the bumps and redness of rosacea.

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Topical, Antibiotic, Rx Only

Mupirocin (Bactroban)

Mupirocin (Bactroban) is a prescription antibiotic cream or ointment. It treats certain skin infections like impetigo and can clear staph bacteria from the nose.

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Injectable, Biologic, Rx Only

Omalizumab (Xolair)

Omalizumab (Xolair) is an injected medicine for long-lasting hives that do not get better with antihistamines. It is a biologic that targets a part of the immune system.

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Oral, OTC, Rx Only

Oral Antihistamines

Oral antihistamines are pills that calm allergic reactions. They are the main first-line treatment for hives (itchy welts on the skin).

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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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