Abstract
A drug is defined as a substance that exerts a physiologic effect upon introduction to a biological system. These drugs may come in various forms including ingested pills, topical creams or ointments, and inhaled or injected substances. The purpose of this column is to bring attention to common drugs used in dermatology, their usage and purpose, their mechanisms, and available alternatives. This edition focuses on ivermectin and its usage in treatment of rosacea.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 208-210 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2017 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Keywords
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiparasitic
- Avermectin
- Ivermectin
- Rosacea