Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Products

Betnovate-RD

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with topical anti-inflammatory activity. Betamethasone valerate ready diluted (Betnovate RD) preparations are indicated for maintenance treatment once an acute episode has been treated effectively with a continuous course of betamethasone valerate (Betnovate).

Bettamousse

Bettamousse contains betamethasone, a glucocorticosteroid that has topical anti-inflammatory activity. Bettamousse is used for the treatment of steroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp, such as psoriasis. Topical application by massaging into the affected areas. Contains betamethasone valerate, a glucocorticosteroid which has topical anti-inflammatory activity.

Bimekizumab (Bimzelx)

Bimekizumab is a humanised IgG1/κ monoclonal antibody that selectively binds with high affinity to IL-17A, IL-17F and IL-17AF cytokines, blocking their interaction with the IL-17RA/IL-17RC receptor complex. Elevated concentrations of IL-17A and IL-17F have been implicated in the pathogenesis of several immune-mediated inflammatory diseases including plaque psoriasis. Bimekizumab inhibits these proinflammatory cytokines, resulting in the normalization of skin inflammation and as a consequence improvement in clinical symptoms associated with psoriasis. From in vitro models, bimekizumab was shown to inhibit psoriasis-related gene expression and cytokine production to a greater extent than inhibition of IL-17A alone.

Boots Derma Care Itch Relief

Boots Derma Care Itch Relief cream contains crotamiton for effective relief of itching and works for 10 hours

Brodalumab (Kyntheum)

Brodalumab is a recombinant fully human monoclonal immunoglobulin IgG2 antibody that binds with high affinity to human IL-17RA and blocks the biological activities of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-17A/F heterodimer and IL-25, resulting in inhibition of the inflammation and clinical symptoms associated with psoriasis. IL-17RA is a protein expressed on the cell surface and is a required component of receptor complexes used by multiple IL-17 family cytokines. IL-17 family cytokine concentrations have been reported to be increased in psoriasis. Blocking IL-17RA inhibits IL-17 cytokine-induced responses resulting in normalisation of inflammation in the skin.

Calcipotriol Ointment

Calcipotriol 50 micrograms/ml. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D derivative. In vitro data show that calcipotriol induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. The effect of calcipotriol in psoriasis is ascribed mainly to this.

Calcipotriol Scalp Solution

Calcipotriol 50 micrograms/ml. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D derivative. In vitro data show that calcipotriol induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. The effect of calcipotriol in psoriasis is ascribed mainly to this.

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment Set

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment Set

Topical treatment for the removal of fungally infected parts of toenails and fingernails. Clinically proven to remove the infected part of the nail in 2-3 weeks. Urea ointment softens the part of the nail infected by fungus. The plasters are used to cover the treated nail. The scraper is used to remove the softened infected parts of the nail.

Canesten Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream

Canesten Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream

The active substance clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.