Traitements des affections cutanées

The skin is the largest organ in the body and it has several functions, including protection, excretion (in the form of sweat) and heat regulation. Inflammatory skin conditions include eczéma and dermatitis. They can be effectively treated with hydratants (émollients)et corticostéroïdes topiques such as l'hydrocortisone et bétaméthasone. Psoriasis is a skin condition where skin cells fail to stop growing and lead to thickened and inflamed patches or 'plaques'. Medicated creams such as calcipotriol et dithranol can help to manage the condition. There are many different creams used to treat skin infections, examples include acide fusidique et mupirocine.