Olumiant (baricitinib) for Alopecia Areata and Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Olumiant and how does it work? Olumiant is a once-daily pill prescription medicine that is used to treat: adults with severe alopecia areata. adults with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis after treatment with 1 or more biologic medicines called tumor necrosis factors (TNF) blockers such as Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (adalimumab), and Remicade (infliximab) have been used, and did not work well enough or could not be tolerated. It is also used to treat hospitalized adults with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) requiring non-invasive or invasive mechanical ventilation, supplemental oxygen, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Olumiant is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that works inside the body and helps disrupt how…
VTAMA (tapinarof) cream for Plaque Psoriasis
What is VTAMA cream? VTAMA cream is a topical prescription medicine used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults who are over 18 years of age. It is not known if VTAMA cream is safe and effective in children with psoriasis under 18 years of age. What should I tell my doctor before using VTAMA cream? Before using VTAMA cream, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you: are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if VTAMA cream will harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known if VTAMA cream can pass into your breast milk. Talk…
TWYNEO cream for Acne
What is TWYNEO cream and how does it work? TWYNEO is a topical prescription medicine used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and children 9 years of age and older. It is not known if TWYNEO is safe to use in children below 9 years of age. TWYNEO works by using microencapsulation technology. So, basically, the TWYNEO cream is designed with microcapsules that control the release of benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin on your skin. When the cream is applied, both of these ingredients are gradually released onto your skin, so they can work together to fight acne. What should I tell my doctor before using TWYNEO cream? Before using TWYNEO…
WYNZORA Cream for Plaque Psoriasis
What is WYNZORA Cream and who is it for? WYNZORA cream is used for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age and older. It is not known if WYNZORA cream is safe to use in patients who are below 18 years of age. What should I tell my doctor before using WYNZORA Cream? Before using WYNZORA cream, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have a calcium metabolism disorder. have skin atrophy (thinning of the skin) present at the treatment site. are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if WYNZORA cream will harm your unborn baby…
Dermeleve cream
Dermeleve cream is a cream that is used to relieve dry, itchy, and irritated skin. What are the benefits of using Dermeleve cream? It reduces the sensation of itching. It reduces the urge to scratch is diminished. It helps to heal the skin as it contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C&E, and shea butter. It is a steroid-free cream. It is free of gluten, parabens, and formaldehyde. Who can use Dermeleve cream? It can be used by people who have eczema, psoriasis, shingles, allergic itch, hives, diabetic Itch, and xeroderma. It can also be used for minor skin irritations due to insect bites, athlete’s foot, poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak,…
Best Mineral and Chemical Sunscreens for Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is acne breakouts around the mouth, nose, and eyes. And finding a product that can help your skin is not an easy task, especially sunscreen, the most basic thing you need in your skincare routine. Based on our findings, we found out that there wasn’t much content or information on sunscreens for perioral dermatitis (PD). So, we searched the internet and went through various social media platforms, forums, and communities to learn about people’s experiences with PD and how they found a sunscreen that was suitable for them and didn’t irritate their skin. How to choose a sunscreen that is suitable for you? If you have perioral dermatitis,…
Epsolay (benzoyl peroxide) Cream 5% for Rosacea
What is Epsolay and how does it work? Epsolay is a topical cream containing benzoyl peroxide (5%) used for the treatment of inflammatory lesions (bumps, skin marks, pustules, and papules) of rosacea in adults. Epsolay works by using microencapsulation technology. So, basically, the Epsolay cream is designed with microcapsules that control the release of benzoyl peroxide on your skin. These microcapsules gradually (slowly) release benzoyl peroxide on your skin to relieve rosacea. This makes our skin tolerable to it and we can use the cream daily or as prescribed. What should I tell my doctor before using Epsolay cream? Before using Epsolay Cream, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions,…
Perilla Leaf Extract for skin
Perilla leaf extract is extracted from the plant called Perilla frutescens. Perilla leaf extract has a huge number of benefits, but many of these benefits will still require more research and evidence. Benefits of using Perilla leaf extract: It can increase skin hydration and skin elasticity. It may help reduce skin aging and the melanogenesis process. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis because it contains a huge abundance of rosmarinic acid. Luteolin (a flavonoid antioxidant) and rosmarinic acid may provide anti-cancer benefits. It may help reduce hyperpigmentation. It also has the ability to help with weight loss. Who all can use Perilla leaf…
Rozex gel (metronidazole 0.75%) for Rosacea
What is Rozex gel used for? Rozex gel or metronidazole gel is used for the treatment of inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea. it should only be used in adults who are 18 years and above. What does it contain? Each gram of Rozex gel contains 7.5 mg/g of metronidazole as the active ingredient. Inactive ingredients: methyl hydroxybenzoate, Carbomer 940, propyl hydroxybenzoate, disodium edetate propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide to adjust pH, and purified water q.s. to 1.0g. Metronidazole has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and belongs to the class of medicines known as antibacterial and antiprotozoals. Rozex gel can also be used in combination with oral medications prescribed by your…
Rhofade Cream for Rosacea
What is Rhofade cream? Rhofade cream is a topical prescription medicine used to treat facial redness due to rosacea that is persistent or does not go away in adults. It is not known if Rhofade cream is safe to use in children under 18 years of age. What are the ingredients in RHOFADE cream? Active ingredient: oxymetazoline hydrochloride Inactive ingredients: sodium citrate dihydrate, oleyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol 300, PEG-6 stearate, glycol stearate, citric acid anhydrous, cetostearyl alcohol, ceteareth-6, stearyl alcohol, ceteareth-25, methylparaben, disodium edetate dihydrate, butylated hydroxytoluene, anhydrous lanolin, medium-chain triglycerides, diisopropyl adipate, PEG-32 stearate, propylparaben, phenoxyethanol, and purified water. What should I tell my doctor before I use Rhofade…