Nicomide, the Glossary
Nicomide is an acne medication available in topical cream, topical gel and vitamin supplement form (U.S. Patent No. 6,979,468).[1]
Table of Contents
14 relations: Acne, Copper, Cream (pharmacy), Dermatology, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Folate, Gel, Inflammation, Medication, Multivitamin, Nicotinamide, Topical gels, Topical medication, Zinc.
- Acne treatments
Acne
Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles.
Copper
Copper is a chemical element; it has symbol Cu and atomic number 29.
Cream (pharmacy)
A cream is a preparation usually for application to the skin.
See Nicomide and Cream (pharmacy)
Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin.
DUSA Pharmaceuticals
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., owned by Sun Pharma, is a pharmaceutical company with dermatology products, including Levulan and Nicomide.
See Nicomide and DUSA Pharmaceuticals
Folate
Folate, also known as vitamin B9 and folacin, is one of the B vitamins.
Gel
A gel is a semi-solid that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough.
See Nicomide and Gel
Inflammation
Inflammation (from inflammatio) is part of the biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
Medication
A medication (also called medicament, medicine, pharmaceutical drug, medicinal drug or simply drug) is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.
Multivitamin
A multivitamin is a preparation intended to serve as a dietary supplement with vitamins, dietary minerals, and other nutritional elements.
Nicotinamide
Niacinamide or nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3 found in food and used as a dietary supplement and medication.
Topical gels
Topical gels are a topical drug delivery dosage form commonly used in cosmetics and treatments for skin diseases because of their advantages over cream and ointment.
Topical medication
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body.
See Nicomide and Topical medication
Zinc
Zinc is a chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30.
See also
Acne treatments
- African black soap
- Anti-acne preparations
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Cetaphil
- Clean & Clear
- Clearasil
- Crocodile oil
- Freederm
- Light therapy
- Nicomide
- Proactiv
- Stridex
- Tea tree oil
- Tetracycline antibiotics