Skin Care Medications
This category covers medicated skin treatments, from acne and eczema to psoriasis and skin infections. Many are creams or ointments, with some oral options for stubborn cases.
Medicines in the Skin Care category
Vibramycin
100mg
Indicated to manage bacterial infections to support recovery and skin health.
Aristocort
4mg
This product is designed to alleviate inflammatory skin conditions and is effectively utilized for systemic inflammatory control.
Retin-a Gel
0.01 · 0.025%
Formulated to target acne lesions to support skin renewal.
Fusiderm B
2/0.12%
Indicated to support skin healing in inflammatory conditions complicated by infection.
Retin-a Cream
0.025 · 0.05%
Formulated to alleviate acne vulgaris and designed to support skin texture improvement.
Hydroquinone Cream
4%
Designed to alleviate hyperpigmentation to support even skin tone.
Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream
2/0.12%
Intended to treat superficial bacterial infections to manage skin inflammation.
Heximar Ointment
15 · 30g
Indicated to manage psoriasis symptoms to alleviate skin lesions.
Lomexin Cream
30g
Designed to alleviate fungal infection symptoms to mitigate dermatological irritation.
Desonate Cream
10g
Formulated to manage inflammatory skin conditions, this corticosteroid is indicated to support the reduction of redness and swelling associated with dermatitis.
What’s in this category
- Topical steroids such as betamethasone calm inflammation in eczema and dermatitis.
- Retinoids like tretinoin and oral isotretinoin treat acne.
- Psoriasis and infection options include calcipotriol and fusidic acid.
Conditions it covers
These medicines are used for acne vulgaris, psoriasis, eczema and atopic dermatitis.
Skin Care in Asia
Asia’s hot, humid climate and strong sun shape skin health across the region, with acne, pigmentation and eczema among the most common concerns from Southeast Asia to South Asia. Skincare-focused markets like South Korea, Japan and Thailand have driven sharp growth in demand for dermatology treatments and trusted generics.
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