Other agents used on skin

OTHER AGENTS USED ON SKIN

Besides the above a number of other agents are used on the skin. These drugs will be discussed under appropriate headings.

  • Keratolytics
  • These agents cause the outer layer of the skin to loosen and shed. They can soften keratin and used in teh treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis Eg. Zinc pyrithione, sulfur and salicylic acid
  • Antibacterial
  • Antifungals
  • Vasodilators
  • Fibrinolytic
  • Antiinflammatory agents
  • Vehicles
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