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Questioning The Use Of Muscle Rubs

There is not enough evidence to support using gels and creams containing rubefacients for chronic and acute pain, according to a systematic review by Cochrane Researchers. Rubefacients cause irritation and reddening of the skin, due to increased blood flow. The review focused on formulations containing salicylates, which are widely prescribed or sold over the counter [...]

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Two-pronged Attack Works Best For Psoriasis Treatment

A new Cochrane review finds that two commonly used topical treatments work best together to treat chronic psoriasis, but are not a cure. “Almost everyone with psoriasis will try topical treatments and some people will use them throughout their lifetime, so it is important to know how effective and safe they are,” [...]

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Topical Treatments For Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis and is characterised by redness, thickness and scaling. First line management of chronic plaque psoriasis is with topical treatments, including vitamin D analogues, topical corticosteroids, tar-based preparations, dithranol, salicylic acid and topical retinoids.

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