Treatments for Looking Younger and Caring for Skin, Hair, and Nail Conditions
By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology
From the advice of a friend to buzz in the media, it's hard to determine what's legitimate and what's hype when it comes to treatments for various skin, hair and nail conditions. Here, treatments for keeping your skin healthy that are backed by solid medical science.
Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Options
We are learning more and more about the best ways to treat atopic dermatitis - the most common form of eczema. Atopic dermatitis is never cured, but it can be managed. Taking care of your atopic dermatitis means learning about condition, practicing good skin care, and having appropriate medicine for flare-ups.
- Medications for Atopic Dermatitis
- More About Topical Steroids
- Protopic and Elidel for Atopic Dermatitis
Herpes and Cold Sores
Anti-viral medications are used to treat herpes and cold sores (fever blisters). There are different medication choices for first outbreaks and recurrent ones.
- Considerations For Treating Herpes Outbreaks
- Genital Herpes Medications
- Medications for Cold Sores & Fever Blisters
Acne Treatments
Even though we're making advances in acne treatment, some of the old tried and true medications still work just as well as they used to.
- Antibiotics Used to Treat Acne
- Topical Antibiotics for Acne
- Miscellaneous Topical Medications for Acne
Topical Steroids
Topical steroids, such as creams, are commonly used to treat a variety of skin conditions. If used correctly, they can seem to work wonders. If used incorrectly, however, they can cause rashes to get worse or even permanent skin changes.
