Dermatology

• Diclofenac gel:

  • 'Solaraze'
  • NSAID
  • Destroys unstable skin cells and makes immune system repair damaged skin
• 5-Fluorouracil cream:

  • 'Efudix'
  • Topical cytotoxic agent - kills cells
• Imiquimod cream:

  • Zyclara
  • Immune response modulator
  • Helps own immune system attack cells
• Tirbanibulin ointment:

  • 'Klisyri'
  • Inhibits and skill fast proliferating cells
• Photodynamic therapy:

  • Treat with photosensitising medication - cream, IV injection or drink
  • Photosensitising medicine accumulates in abnormal cells
  • Hours later patients are exposed to light which activates the medicine that has accumulated in the abnormal cells causing cell damage and death