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Substances is that are generally lillian nature. Used for dry skin |
emollients |
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agents that cause or promote loosening o of horny layers of skin. Used for acne |
keratolytics |
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Agents that reduce pain and discomfort |
Local anesthetic agents |
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Agents that prevent the action of histamine relieves itching, allergic responses and contact dermatitis |
Antihistamine agents |
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Agents that prevent or relieve itching |
Antipruritic agents |
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Agents that destroy or stop the growth of microorganisms |
Antibiotic agents |
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Agents that destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi and yeast |
Antifungal agents |
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agent that combats specific viral diseases |
Antiviral agents |
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Agents used to relieve the swelling, tenderness, redness, and pain of inflammation |
anti-inflammatory agents |
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Agent that prevent or inhibit the growth of pathogens |
Antiseptic agents |
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Used to treat acne vulgaris |
retin - a, tretinol |
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To stimulate hair growth |
Rogaine, minoxidil |
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Commonly called botulinum toxin type A |
Botox, onabotulinum toxin A |
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Microscopic examination of a small piece of tissue that has been surgically scraped from a pustule |
Tzanck test |
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Performed on a wound exudate to determine the presence of microorganisms and to identify the specific time |
Wound culture |
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Obtaining a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination |
Biopsy |
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Blood test to determine the rate at which the red blood cells settle |
erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
