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FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE Description MYCOLOG-II Ointment (Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment) for dermatologic use contains the antifungal agent nystatin and the synthetic corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide.Nystatin is a polyene antimycotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. It is a yellow to light tan powder with a cereal-like odor, very slightly soluble in water, and slightly to sparingly soluble in alcohol. Structural formula:Triamcinolone acetonide

Levulan is a prescription topical solution that is used to treat actinic keratoses (dry, scaly, rough-textured skin patches) on the face and scalp. Levulan is a type of photodynamic therapy (PDT), meaning it involves the application of a photosensitizing chemical followed by the application of light. Levulan received FDA approval on December 3, 1999. It is manufactured by Guidelines, Incorpora...

In the quest for youth—or at least a more youthful appearance—women and men are seeking treatments to minimize laugh lines, crow's feet, and forehead furrows. A popular treatment involves injecting cosmetic wrinkle fillers into the face.Injectable cosmetic wrinkle fillers are soft tissue fillers approved as medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These devices are injected i...

For Topical Use Only Description: MONISTAT-DERM (miconazole nitrate 2%) Cream contains miconazole nitrate* 2%, formulated into a water-miscible base consisting of pegoxol 7 stearate, peglicol 5 oleate, mineral oil, benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole and purified water.*Chemical name: 1-[2,4-dicholoro-B-{(2,5-dichlorobenzyl) oxy} phenethyl] imidazole mononitrate. Actions: Miconazole nitrate...

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If you are considering cosmetic surgery, you must be honest with yourself. Why do you want surgery and what do you expect surgery to do for you? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there are two categories of patients who are good candidates for surgery. The first includes patients with a strong self-image who are bothered by a physical characteristic that they'...

Rx onlyFor Dermatologic Use OnlyNot for Ophthalmic Use Description Betamethasone Valerate Cream, Ointment and Lotion contain betamethasone valerate USP, a synthetic adrenocortico-steroid for dermatologic use. Betamethasone, an analog of prednisolone, has a high degree of glucocorticoid activity and a slight degree of mineralocorticoid activity.Betamethasone valerate is a white to practically white odorless crystalline powder practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone

Rx onlyFOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. Description Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream and Ointment for dermatologic use contain the antifungal agent nystatin and the synthetic corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide.Nystatin is a polyene antimycotic obtained from Streptomyces noursei. It is a yellow to light tan powder with a cereallike odor, very slightly soluble in water, and slightly to sparingly soluble in alcohol. Structural formula:Triamcinolone acetonide

Overview Sunlamps and tanning beds promise consumers a bronzed body year-round, but the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from these devices poses serious health risks.“Although some people think that a tan gives them a ‘healthy’ glow, any tan is a sign of skin damage,” says Sharon Miller, M.S.E.E., a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientist and international expert on UV radiation and tanning.“A...

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder characterized by redness (erythema), pimples, visible blood vessels, and, in later stages, thicker skin. Rosacea primarily affects the skin on the face but also may affect the eyes. There is no specific test to diagnose the disorder, nor is there a cure. The exact cause of rosacea is not known. Another name for rosacea is acne rosacea. Symptoms The symptoms ...