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Mild to Moderate Inflammatory Dermatoses

Mild to moderate inflammatory dermatoses describes dermatitis that can cause itch and visible changes in the skin’s outer layer. It covers the less severe end of inflammatory skin conditions, rather than thick or resistant disease.

Cortaid

Hydrocortisone

15g

Hydrocortisone cream for dermatitis and itching. It reduces the release of inflammatory signals from cells, easing swelling in the skin.

From$13.00/ tubeView

Desonate Lotion

Desonide

0.05%

Desonide ointment for atopic dermatitis and inflammatory skin conditions. It acts directly on skin cells to calm the local immune response.

From$23.20/ bottleView

Key points

  • Dermatitis can make skin dry, red, scaly, cracked or sore, although symptoms vary between conditions.
  • Mild to moderate describes the severity of a skin condition rather than one single diagnosis.
  • Topical corticosteroids are medicines that may be used to reduce skin inflammation.

Medicines listed for Mild to Moderate Inflammatory Dermatoses

The listed products contain Hydrocortisone and Desonide. Cortaid is supplied in a tube, while Desonate Lotion is supplied in a bottle. These ingredients are topical corticosteroids associated with dermatitis and other mild to moderate inflammatory dermatoses.

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