Dermatology Drugs
168 drugs
Quick-reference dosing for 168 dermatology medicines, aligned to current UK formularies. Each entry lists adult, paediatric and (where relevant) neonatal doses, renal and hepatic adjustments, contraindications, key interactions, monitoring and clinical pearls — with the source reference. Always confirm doses against current prescribing references before prescribing.
- AbrocitinibJAK1 Inhibitor — Atopic Eczema
- AbrocitinibJAK1 inhibitor
- AcitretinSystemic retinoid (Vitamin A derivative)
- AdapaleneTopical retinoid
- Adapalene 0.1% TopicalTopical retinoid (anti-acne)
- Adapalene with benzoyl peroxideTopical retinoid + antimicrobial
- Alclometasone dipropionateMild–moderate topical corticosteroid
- Alitretinoin9-cis Retinoic Acid (Pan-Retinoic Acid Receptor Agonist)
- AlitretinoinRetinoid (Systemic)
- Almond OilEmollient / Cerumenolytic
- Aluminium Chloride HexahydrateAntiperspirant (Aluminium Salt)
- AmorolfineTopical antifungal (morpholine)
- Apremilast (Dermatology)Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor
- AzathioprineSystemic Immunosuppressant — Eczema / Autoimmune Dermatoses
- Azelaic acidTopical anti-acne / anti-rosacea
- Azelaic Acid 15–20%Topical dicarboxylic acid (anti-acne / anti-rosacea)
- Baricitinib 2–4mg (Atopic Dermatitis / Alopecia Areata)JAK inhibitor (JAK1/JAK2) — systemic immunosuppressant
- Barrier creams and ointmentsTopical skin protectant
- Belimumab (Cutaneous Lupus)BLyS/BAFF Inhibitor (Anti-B-Lymphocyte Stimulator)
- Benzoic acid with salicylic acidTopical antifungal + keratolytic
- Benzoyl peroxideTopical anti-acne (oxidising / antibacterial / keratolytic)
- Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5–10%Topical bactericidal / Anti-acne (keratolytic)
- Benzoyl peroxide with clindamycinTopical antibiotic + BPO (acne)
- Benzyl benzoateTopical scabicide
- Benzyl benzoate with bismuth oxide, bismuth subgallate, hydrocortisone acetate, Peru balsam and zinc oxideTopical haemorrhoidal preparation
- Betamethasone ValeratePotent topical corticosteroid
- Betamethasone with clioquinolPotent corticosteroid + antibacterial/antifungal
- Betamethasone with clotrimazolePotent corticosteroid + imidazole antifungal
- Betamethasone with fusidic acidPotent corticosteroid + antibacterial
- Betamethasone with neomycinCorticosteroid + aminoglycoside
- Betamethasone with salicylic acidPotent corticosteroid + keratolytic
- BimekizumabIL-17A and IL-17F Inhibitor
- Birch bark extracts (betulin)Topical wound healing agent
- Brimonidine Gel (Topical)Alpha-2 Agonist — Rosacea Erythema
- BrodalumabAnti-IL-17RA monoclonal antibody
- Calamine with zinc oxideSoothing topical (mild astringent)
- CalcipotriolVitamin D analogue / Antipsoriatic
- Calcipotriol / Betamethasone DipropionateCombination Topical — Psoriasis
- Calcipotriol with betamethasoneVitamin D analogue + potent corticosteroid
- Camellia sinensis (sinecatechins)Topical green tea catechin extract
- Cetrimide with undecenoic acidTopical antiseptic / antifungal
- Chlorhexidine gluconate with isopropyl alcoholSkin antiseptic
- Chlorhexidine with cetrimideSkin antiseptic / wound cleanser
- Chlorhexidine with lidocaineAntiseptic with local anaesthetic
- Chlorhexidine with neomycinTopical nasal antiseptic/antibiotic
- Chlorhexidine with nystatinTopical antiseptic + antifungal
- CiclosporinSystemic Immunosuppressant — Eczema / Psoriasis
- ClascoteroneTopical androgen receptor inhibitor
- Clobetasol propionateVery potent topical corticosteroid
- Clobetasol PropionateVery potent topical corticosteroid
- Clobetasol propionate with neomycin and nystatinVery potent topical steroid + antibacterial + antifungal
- Clobetasone butyrateModerately potent topical corticosteroid
- Clobetasone butyrate with nystatin and oxytetracyclineModerate topical steroid + antibacterial + antifungal
- ClotrimazoleTopical / vaginal imidazole antifungal
- Clotrimazole 1% Cream / SolutionTopical azole antifungal
- Coal tarTopical keratolytic / antipruritic
- Coal TarAntipsoriatic / Keratolytic
- Coal tar with calamineTopical psoriasis preparation
- Coal tar with coconut oil and salicylic acidTopical scalp preparation
- Coal tar with dithranol and salicylic acidTopical psoriasis preparation
- Coal tar with salicylic acidTopical psoriasis/seborrhoea preparation
- Coal tar with salicylic acid and precipitated sulfurTopical scalp preparation
- Coal tar with zinc oxideTopical psoriasis preparation
- ColchicineAnti-inflammatory — Neutrophilic Dermatoses / Vasculitis
- CrisaboroleTopical Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor
- CrotamitonTopical antipruritic / scabicide
- DapsoneAnti-inflammatory / Antimicrobial
- Dapsone (Systemic)Sulfone Antibiotic/Antiprotozoal — Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- DelgocitinibTopical pan-JAK inhibitor
- DeucravacitinibTYK2 (Tyrosine Kinase 2) Inhibitor
- DeucravacitinibOral allosteric TYK2 inhibitor
- Diethyl phthalate with methyl salicylateTopical rubefacient (counterirritant)
- Diflucortolone valerateTopical corticosteroid (potent — Nerisone 0.1%; very potent — Nerisone Forte 0.3%)
- DimeticoneTopical pediculicide (silicone-based)
- DithranolTopical antipsoriatic (anthralin)
- Dithranol with salicylic acid and zinc oxideTopical antipsoriatic (combination)
- Doxycycline 100mg (Acne / Rosacea)Oral tetracycline antibiotic (anti-acne / anti-rosacea)
- DupilumabBiologic (IL-4 / IL-13 receptor antagonist)
- Econazole nitrateTopical imidazole antifungal
- EflornithineOrnithine decarboxylase inhibitor (topical hirsutism)
- Emollient bath and shower products, antimicrobial-containingAntimicrobial bath emollient (benzalkonium / chlorhexidine / triclosan)
- Emollient bath and shower products, paraffin-containingParaffin-based bath/shower emollient
- Emollient bath and shower products, soya-bean oil-containingSoya-bean oil bath emollient
- Emollient creams and ointments, antimicrobial-containingTopical leave-on emollient with antimicrobial (benzalkonium / chlorhexidine)
- Emollient creams and ointments, colloidal oatmeal-containingColloidal oatmeal-containing emollient
- Emollient creams and ointments, hydrogenated castor oil-containingHydrogenated castor oil-based emollient
- Emollient creams and ointments, paraffin-containingTopical emollient (paraffin base)
- Emollients, urea-containingTopical emollient (urea, keratolytic)
- Erythromycin 2% TopicalTopical macrolide antibiotic (anti-acne)
- Erythromycin with zinc acetateTopical antibiotic + zinc (acne)
- FludroxycortideModerately potent topical corticosteroid
- Fluocinolone acetonidePotent topical corticosteroid
- Fluocinolone Acetonide (Topical)Topical Corticosteroid — Potent
- FluocinonidePotent topical corticosteroid
- Fluorouracil with salicylic acidTopical antimetabolite + keratolytic
- FormaldehydeTopical keratolytic
- Fusidic Acid 2% CreamTopical antibiotic (steroidal antibiotic)
- GriseofulvinAntifungal — Tinea Capitis
- GuselkumabIL-23 Inhibitor — Psoriasis
- HeparinoidTopical heparin analogue
- Hydrocortisone (Topical)Mild Topical Corticosteroid
- Hydrocortisone butyratePotent topical corticosteroid
- Hydrocortisone with chlorhexidine and nystatinTopical mild steroid + antibacterial + antifungal
- Hydrocortisone with clotrimazoleTopical mild steroid + antifungal
- Hydrocortisone with fusidic acidTopical mild steroid + antibacterial
- Hydrocortisone with miconazoleTopical mild steroid + antifungal
- Hydrocortisone with oxytetracyclineTopical mild steroid + tetracycline antibacterial
- HydroxychloroquineAntimalarial — Lupus / Dermatoses
- IchthammolTopical / paste
- Ichthammol with zinc oxideTopical paste
- Imiquimod 5%Topical immunomodulator (TLR7 agonist)
- Ingenol mebutateTopical proapoptotic agent
- IsotretinoinSystemic retinoid (Vitamin A derivative) / Anti-acne
- ItraconazoleSystemic Antifungal — Onychomycosis / Tinea
- Ivermectin Cream (Topical)Topical Antiparasitic — Rosacea
- IxekizumabIL-17A Inhibitor — Psoriasis
- Lactic acidTopical keratolytic
- LebrikizumabIL-13 Inhibitor — Atopic Eczema
- LebrikizumabAnti-IL-13 monoclonal antibody
- Lidocaine with prilocaineTopical local anaesthetic
- Liquid paraffin with white soft paraffin and wool alcoholsEmollient
- LymecyclineTetracycline antibiotic
- Lymecycline 408mg (Acne)Oral tetracycline antibiotic (anti-acne)
- MalathionTopical organophosphate antiparasitic
- Methotrexate (Dermatology — Psoriasis)Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic / Immunosuppressant
- Metronidazole TopicalTopical Antibiotic/Antiprotozoal — Rosacea
- MinocyclineTetracycline Antibiotic
- Mometasone Furoate (Topical)Topical Corticosteroid — Moderate Potency
- Mupirocin 2% OintmentTopical antibiotic (pseudomonic acid)
- Mycophenolate MofetilSystemic Immunosuppressant — Bullous Diseases / Autoimmune Dermatoses
- NemolizumabIL-31 Receptor Alpha (IL-31RA) Inhibitor
- NemolizumabAnti-IL-31 receptor monoclonal antibody
- Omalizumab (Dermatology — Chronic Urticaria)Anti-IgE Monoclonal Antibody
- PermethrinSynthetic Pyrethroid (Antiparasitic)
- PimecrolimusCalcineurin Inhibitor (Topical)
- PodophyllotoxinAntimitotic — Anogenital Warts
- Potassium permanganateAntiseptic / astringent
- Povidone-iodineIodophor antiseptic
- Prednisolone (Systemic)Systemic Corticosteroid — Acute Dermatoses
- Retinol palmitate with white soft paraffin, light liquid paraffin, liquid paraffin and wool fatOcular lubricant ointment
- RisankizumabIL-23 Inhibitor — Psoriasis / Crohn's
- RitlecitinibJAK3/TEC kinase inhibitor
- Ruxolitinib CreamTopical JAK1/2 Inhibitor
- Salicylic AcidKeratolytic — Warts / Psoriasis / Hyperkeratosis
- Salicylic acid with lactic acidKeratolytic combination
- Salicylic acid with rhubarb extractTopical keratolytic
- Salicylic acid with zinc oxideTopical keratolytic + barrier
- SecukinumabAnti-IL-17A Monoclonal Antibody
- Silver Sulfadiazine 1% CreamTopical antimicrobial (silver-sulfonamide)
- SpesolimabIL-36 Receptor Antagonist
- Sulfadiazine silverTopical antimicrobial (sulfonamide + silver)
- TacalcitolTopical vitamin D analogue
- Tacrolimus (Topical)Topical calcineurin inhibitor (TCI)
- TapinarofAryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) Agonist
- TazaroteneTopical Retinoid — Psoriasis / Acne
- Terbinafine (Oral)Systemic Antifungal — Onychomycosis / Tinea
- Terbinafine 1% TopicalTopical antifungal (allylamine)
- TildrakizumabAnti-IL-23p19 monoclonal antibody
- TirbanibulinTubulin polymerisation inhibitor
- TralokinumabIL-13 Inhibitor — Atopic Eczema
- Tretinoin (Topical)Topical Retinoid — Acne / Photoaging
- Tretinoin with clindamycinRetinoid + topical antibiotic
- Tretinoin with erythromycinRetinoid + topical antibiotic
- TrifaroteneSelective RAR-γ retinoid
- Undecenoic acid with zinc undecenoateTopical antifungal
- UstekinumabAnti-IL-12/23 Monoclonal Antibody
- Yellow soft paraffinEmollient / Ocular lubricant
- Zinc OxideBarrier / Astringent / Wound Dressing