DermNote

What is eflornithine and what is it used for? Eflornithine (brand name Vaniqa®) is a medication used to slow the growth of unwanted hair. It does not prevent hair growth and stops working when the cream is discontinued. How do I use eflornithine? Eflornithine is available as a cream. It is applied to areas of [...]

What is etanercept and what is it used for? Etanercept (brand name Enbrel®, Enbrel SureClick®, or Enbrel Prefilled Syringe®) is a prescription injection medication most often used in dermatology to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It is also used to treat other conditions where the immune system is overactive. Etanercept acts [...]

What is imiquimod? Imiquimod (brand name Aldara® or Zyclara®) is a prescription cream used to treat common warts, genital warts, molluscum contagiosum, precancerous growths (actinic keratoses) and some skin cancers. It stimulates the immune system to destroy abnormal cells that are infected by viruses or have become pre-cancerous growths or actual skin cancers. How do [...]