Retin A 0,05
20g
Intended to relieve follicular blockage to support skin renewal and target active acne lesions.
From$12.15/ tubeView
Skin Care
A cream for eczema, a tablet for severe acne and a lotion for a fungal infection are entirely different treatments that happen to share a shelf. Diagnosis, body site and strength decide which one a person needs.
Tretinoin 0.025% Cream
20g
Formulated to alleviate follicular blockages to support skin turnover and target comedone resolution.
From$3.83/ tubeView
Benzac Ac Gel
5% 15gm · 5% 30gm
Utilised to manage acne lesions to alleviate active skin breakouts and target bacterial colonisation.
From$9.22/ tubeView
Fucidin Cream
2% 15gm · 2% 5gm
Utilised to manage superficial bacterial skin infections to alleviate pustular lesions and support dermal healing.
From$17.33/ tubeView
Salicylic Acid Ointment
6% · 12%
Intended to relieve hyperkeratotic skin buildup to support dermal surface healing and target comedone creation.
From$6.89/ tubeView
Aziderm Cream
20% 15g
Intended to relieve facial inflammatory lesions to support dermal texture and target epidermal keratinisation.
From$25.00/ tubeView
Diane 35
Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinylestradiol
0.035mg + 2mg
Intended to relieve androgenic skin breakouts and hirsutism to support clear skin and target reproductive cycle control.
From$3.23/ tabletView
Yaz
Ethinylestradiol, Drospirenone
0.02mg + 3mg
Formulated to alleviate hormonal acne and symptoms of PMDD to support pregnancy prevention and target cycle regularity.
From$1.90/ tabletView
Aldara Cream
5% 250mg
Utilised to manage abnormal epidermal cells to support skin restoration and alleviate localised skin lesions.
From$12.00/ sachetView
Prednisolone Tablets
5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
Utilised to manage systemic inflammatory states to alleviate physical pain and support immune system normalisation.
From$0.50/ tabletView
Eukroma Cream
20g
Utilised to manage skin hyperpigmentation to alleviate dark spots and support balanced skin color levels.
From$21.30/ tubeView
Cleocin Gel
1% 20gm
Formulated to alleviate bacterial epidermal activity to support clear skin texture and target active inflammatory lesions.
From$2.83/ tubeView
Eurax Lotion
60ml
Intended to relieve intense skin itching and mites to support skin structure and target localised dermal pathogens.
From$3.50/ bottleView
Desonate Lotion
0.05%
Developed to mitigate local skin inflammation to support dermal barrier healing and alleviate cutaneous irritation.
From$23.20/ bottleView
Nailrox Nail Lacquer
8%
Indicated to address localised fungal nail infections to relieve nail discoloration and support healthy nail structures.
From$31.33/ vialView
Melacare Forte Cream
Hydroquinone, Mometasone Furoate, Tretinoin
4% + 0.025% + 0.1% 25gm
Utilised to manage facial hyperpigmentation to alleviate melasma and support clear epidermal skin color levels.
From$68.50/ tubeView
Flutivate Skin Cream
0.05% 10gm
Utilised to manage localised skin inflammation to alleviate stubborn itching and support structural epidermal healing.
From$36.50/ tubeView
Candid B Lotion
Beclometasone Dipropionate, Clotrimazole
1% + 0.025% 30ml
Intended to relieve dermal fungal infections to support healthy skin healing and alleviate localised itching.
From$6.80/ bottleView
Triamcinolone Tablets
4mg
Developed to mitigate localised skin swelling and itching to support skin tissue healing and target chronic irritation.
From$0.64/ tabletView
Dapsone Tablets
100mg
Developed to mitigate bacterial and inflammatory skin lesions to support healthy dermal integrity and alleviate chronic itching.
From$0.06/ tabletView
Benoquin Cream
20gr
Developed to mitigate skin pigmentation irregularities to support uniform skin tone and target remaining follicular melanin.
From$69.38/ tubeView
Rashfree
Zinc Oxide, Benzalkonium Chloride
8.5% + 0.1%
Designed to support epidermal healing to manage diaper dermatitis and alleviate local skin friction irritation.
From$33.20/ tubeView
Scarend Silicone
15g
Indicated to address deep dermal scarring to manage scar thickness and alleviate regional tissue discoloration.
From$74.50/ tubeView
Wynzora
Calcipotriol, Betamethasone Dipropionate
15g
Developed to mitigate local plaque psoriasis to support skin cell normalisation and alleviate regional tissue inflammation.
From$55.20/ tubeView
Key points
- NICE’s acne guidance sets out topical and oral treatment according to severity and the risk of scarring.
- NHS guidance on topical corticosteroids groups them by potency, from mild to very potent.
- Some conditions here, including psoriasis, have both a topical and an oral treatment route depending on how widespread it is.
Medicines for acne
Retin-A and Tretinoin 0.025% Cream contain tretinoin, Differin contains adapalene and Benzac AC Gel contains benzoyl peroxide, three topical options for acne vulgaris. Accutane contains isotretinoin, an oral option for severe cases. Desogen, Diane 35 and Yaz also carry an acne vulgaris indication as combined contraceptive tablets, treating it hormonally rather than on the skin.
Corticosteroids and other treatments for eczema and psoriasis
Elocon, Betnovate, Cutivate, Diprolene, Tenovate and Temovate are topical corticosteroids of different strengths for eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis; Cortaid contains hydrocortisone, a milder option for everyday irritation. Protopic contains tacrolimus, a non-steroid option for atopic dermatitis, and Wynzora combines calcipotriol with betamethasone dipropionate for plaque psoriasis. Soriatane and Neoral, containing acitretin and ciclosporin, are oral options for severe cases.
Medicines for skin infections, infestations and pigmentation
Candid B Lotion combines clotrimazole with a steroid for a fungal infection with inflammation, and Micogel, Luzu and Nailrox treat fungal infections of the skin or nails. Acticin and Eurax Lotion are used for scabies. Eukroma Cream and Melacare Forte Cream contain hydroquinone for melasma, and Benoquin Cream contains monobenzone for vitiligo. Efudex, Aldara and Oxsoralen, containing fluorouracil, imiquimod and methoxsalen, are used for actinic keratosis, genital warts and psoriasis with vitiligo.
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