Skin disorders

Using potassium permanganate for skin conditions or wound care

15 November 2021Potassium permanganate is a chemical product. We review the evidence for using it in wound care and highlight the risk of severe harm associated with wrong use.

Using aqueous cream as a soap substitute for skin washing

11 November 2021Aqueous cream is no longer recommended as an emollient, but may considered as a soap substitute. However, adverse effects are possible with any use.

Safety in Lactation: Acne and rosacea

30 October 2020Topical preparations for acne are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid contact of…

What issues should be considered in patients with peanut allergy requiring a medicine containing soya?

16 October 2020Peanut and soya belong to the same plant family, so there is concern about cross-sensitivity. This Medicines Q&A (updated April 2020) discusses the issues to…

Safety in Lactation: Tetracyclines

25 September 2020If other antibiotics are not appropriate, tetracycline is the preferred drug from this group. Short term use (less than 3 weeks duration) is acceptable for…

Safety in Lactation: Topical preparations for eczema and psoriasis

23 September 2020Topical preparations for eczema and psoriasis are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid…

Safety in Lactation: Topical corticosteroids

23 September 2020Topical corticosteroids are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid direct contact of the…

Safety in Lactation: Antibacterial skin preparations

23 September 2020Topical preparations for bacterial infections are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid contact…

Safety in Lactation: Antifungal skin preparations

21 September 2020Topical preparations for fungal infections are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to minimise contact…

Safety in Lactation: Preparations for scalp and hair conditions

18 September 2020Shampoos, topical eflornithine (for hirsutism) and minoxidil (for alopecia) are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant. There is no published evidence…

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