Skin diseases dermatological agents

Figwort acts as a dermatological agent and a mild diuretic, and increases myocardial contraction. Traditionally, it is used for chronic skin disease, especially for eczema, psoriasis, and pruritus. 

Red clover acts as a dermatological agent and possesses mildly antispasmodic and expectorant properties. Tannins are known to have astringent properties. Traditionally, red clover has been used for chronic skin disease, whooping cough, and specifically for eczema and psoriasis. 

Dermatologic agents. 2. Skin-Diseases. 3. Barrier creams. 4. Wetting agents. I. Loden, Marie II. Maibach, Howard I. III. Dermatology (CRC Press) 27. 

The unique ability of tacrolimus to be effective when used topically has ushered in a new era in the treatment of immune-mediated skin diseases. As experience is gained both with longer term use of this agent in atopic dermatitis as well as in treating other dermatologic conditions, the macrolides, especially tacrolimus, will no doubt become a major therapeutic class for this important and common group of conditions. 

These include atypical or subtle manifestations of dermatologic conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and ichthyosis. Classic manifestations of such diseases are diagnosed with relative ease. However, diagnostic difficulty arises in the presence of atypical morphology, lesions masked by topical therapy (e.g., corticosteroids), or exacerbations due to other topical agents (e.g., skin care products).2,10... 

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