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Dermatologic Pharmacology: Topical and Systemic Drugs Used in Skin Disorders

A clinical pharmacology lecture on drugs acting on the skin and mucous membranes, beginning with the formulations available and the principles of topical therapy. It then takes corticosteroids, immunosuppressives, antihistamines, anti-infective preparations, keratolytics and keratoplastic agents, sunscreens and emollients, and the tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide regimens used in acne, with the adverse effects of each and the hazards of tar.

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