Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Products

Daktarin
McNeil Products

Daktarin

Daktarin contains miconazole nitrate, an imidazole antifungal agent that may act by interfering with the permeability of the fungal cell membrane. It possesses a wide antifungal spectrum and has some antibacterial activity
Dalacin T
Pfizer

Dalacin T

Dalacin T is an anti-infective treatment for acne. The active constituent, clindamycin, is a known antibiotic. When applied topically, it is found in comedone samples at sufficient levels to be active against most strains of Propionibacteria acnes.
Dalbecal Ointment
Teva

Dalbecal Ointment

Contains calcipotriol and betamethasone. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D analogue. One gram of ointment contains 50 micrograms of calcipotriol and 0.5 mg of betamethasone (as 0.643 mg betamethasone dipropionate). One gram of ointment contains 50 micrograms of butylhydroxytoluene (E321).
Dalonev
Aristo Pharma

Dalonev

Dalonev is a calcipotriol/ betamethasone combination. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D analogue. In vitro data suggest that calcipotriol induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. This is the proposed basis for its effect in psoriasis.Like other topical corticosteroids, betamethasone dipropionate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, vasoconstrictive and immunosuppressive properties, however, without curing the underlying condition. Through occlusion the effect can be enhanced due to increased penetration of the stratum corneum. The incidence of adverse events will increase because of this. In general, the mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids is unclear. DRetinoid X Receptor (RXR) activity). In addition, trifarotene modulates retinoid target genes (differentiation and inflammatory processes) in immortalized keratinocytes and reconstructed epidermis.
Dandrazol 2% Shampoo
Transdermal

Dandrazol 2% Shampoo

Shampoo containing the active antifungal ketoconazole 2% that works by destroying malassezia and other fungi.
Dansac Non Sting Adhesive Remover
Dansac

Dansac Non Sting Adhesive Remover

Silicone-based solution designed to help promote a quick and comfortable removal of stoma appliances.

Demipar Ointment
Galen

Demipar Ointment

Three-in-one emollient that can be used directly as an emollient, in the bath and as a skin cleanser.1 It is is like-for-like with Epaderm Ointment.
Derbac–M
Reckitt Benckiser

Derbac–M

Derbac M Liquid contains malathion, a widely used organophosphorus insecticide that inhibits cholinesterase. It is effective against a wide range of insects, but is one of the least toxic organophosphorus insecticides as it is rapidly detoxified by plasma carboxylesterases
Derma Protective Plus
Ennogen

Derma Protective Plus

Fragrance-free, non-greasy, viscous skin protectant containing dimethicone. Protects against moisture-associated skin damage related to incontinence.
Dermablend
Vichy

Dermablend

Ultra-corrective foundation, in five shades.