Skin Articles A-Z

Terbinafine

Terbinafine is commonly prescribed to treat both fingernail and toenail fungus. This segment of the eMedTV library explains how the drug works and offers an in-depth look at its uses, effects, dosage information, and possible side effects.

Terbinafine Dosing

This eMedTV Web page offers terbinafine dosing guidelines for the treatment of fingernail fungus, toenail fungus, and ringworm of the scalp. It also notes that it can take a few months after treatment ends before the full effects of the drug are seen.

Terbinafine HCl

Transmission of Body Lice

Transmission of body lice can occur through sharing clothes and towels with an infested person. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses other ways of transmitting body lice and also describes how body lice can sometimes spread other diseases.

Treat Alopecia Areata

This eMedTV article explains that you can treat alopecia areata with various drugs, including corticosteroids, minoxidil, and anthralin. This article describes the various forms of treatment and points out that the results may not be permanent.

Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis in Infants and Children

Tips regarding treatment for atopic dermatitis in infants and children provided in this eMedTV article include giving lukewarm baths, using skin lubricants, and selecting soft cotton clothing.

Treatment for Body Lice

As explained in this eMedTV article, treatment for body lice generally involves laundering or throwing away the infested person's clothing. This page also explains how medications are sometimes used for getting rid of body lice.

Treatment for Contact Dermatitis

As this eMedTV Web page explains, contact dermatitis treatment can include avoiding the cause of the inflammation, taking medications, and using lotions or other treatments. This page takes a look at several treatment options for this condition.

Treatment for Lichen Sclerosus

Treatment for lichen sclerosus depends on the area affected, the severity, and whether symptoms are present. This eMedTV article explains each treatment for lichen sclerosus in detail for men, women, and children.

Treatment of Alopecia Areata

As this eMedTV segment explains, alopecia areata treatment can involve topical medications, photochemotherapy, and oral drugs. These treatments may lead to hair growth, but they will not prevent future hair loss or cure the underlying disease.

Triamcinalone

This eMedTV page explains triamcinolone is used to treat several conditions, such as allergies, arthritis, asthma, and certain skin conditions. This page also lists some potential side effects. Triamcinalone is a common misspelling of triamcinolone.

Triamcinolone

Triamcinolone is a medication that can treat several conditions, such as asthma and allergies. This eMedTV article provides an overview of triamcinolone, describing the various forms of the medicine, its uses, dosing information, and side effects.

Types of Cellulitis

The most common type of cellulitis is cellulitis of the extremities. As discussed in this eMedTV segment, other types of cellulitis include orbital, periorbital, facial, perianal, and breast cellulitis. This article defines these forms of cellulitis.

Understanding Alopecia Areata

Vetiligo

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder that causes white patches of skin and gray hair on the body. This page also describes risk factors and treatment options. Vetiligo is a common misspelling of vitiligo.

Vidlogo

Vitiligo is a disease that results in pigmentation problems with the skin and hair. This eMedTV page covers possible causes and treatment options for vitiligo. A link to more information is also provided. Vidlogo is a common misspelling of vitiligo.

Vitaligo

Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder that may affect the skin and hair. This eMedTV Web article takes a further look at vitiligo, including information on various treatment options and general statistics. Vitaligo is a common misspelling of vitiligo.

Vitilago

As this eMedTV page explains, vitiligo affects the pigmentation of the skin and hair, resulting in white patches of skin on the body and prematurely gray hair. This page also covers possible treatment options. Vitilago is a common misspelling of vitiligo.

Vitilgo

When a person has vitiligo, he or she has patches of white skin on certain areas of the body. This eMedTV Web segment discusses what this disorder involves and describes possible treatment options. Vitilgo is a common misspelling of vitiligo.

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by white patches that can appear on various parts of the body. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at the condition, including possible causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.