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Treatment for Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is treated primarily with potent topical corticosteroids, particularly clobetasol propionate, supported in selected cases by other topical medications, procedures for complications such as scarring or narrowing, and long-term monitoring. These treatments are…
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Treatment for Lichen planus
Lichen planus is treated with therapies that suppress immune-driven inflammation, relieve symptoms such as itching or pain, and reduce tissue damage in affected skin or mucosal surfaces. The main treatments include corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors,…
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Treatment for Jaundice
Jaundice is treated by addressing the biological cause of bilirubin buildup rather than by treating the yellow color alone. The main treatment approaches depend on whether the underlying problem is excessive red blood cell…
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Treatment for Impetigo
What treatments are used for impetigo? The condition is usually treated with topical or oral antibiotics, along with cleansing measures that reduce bacterial load and remove crusted discharge. These treatments are designed to eliminate…
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Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is treated with a range of approaches that reduce excessive sweating by acting on the sweat glands, the nerves that stimulate them, or the local skin environment that drives sweat production. The main…
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Treatment for Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is treated with a combination of medical therapy, procedures, and long-term disease management strategies. The main treatments include topical and oral antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, hormonal therapies in selected patients, biologic drugs that…
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Treatment for Herpes zoster
Herpes zoster is treated with antiviral medicines, pain-relieving drugs, and, in selected cases, procedures that control nerve pain or manage complications. These treatments do not remove the dormant varicella-zoster virus from the body, but…