Topical Metronidazole Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole with antiprotozoal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties and is available in oral and topical formulations. The diverse mechanisms of action of metronidazole have expanded its utility across various dermatologic conditions. Topical metronidazole is well tolerated and has demonstrated improvements in inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea. We conti …
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole with antiprotozoal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties and is available in oral and topical formulations. The diverse mechanisms of action of metronidazole have expanded its utility across various dermatologic conditions. Topical metronidazole is well tolerated and has demonstrated improvements in inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea. We conti … Continue reading "Topical Metronidazole Therapeutic Cheat Sheet"
While we have an increasing armamentarium of biologic agents and targeted systemic medications for certain dermatologic conditions such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis, treatment options are still limited for a litany of other inflammatory cutaneous disorders. Additionally, when discussing therapeutic options, patients often opt for medications that are established, safe, well-tolerated and mini … 