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Conditions We Treat
Every year, more than 12 million people in the US visit a physician because of a dermatologic condition such as dermatitis.1 Dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, presents in several types and is caused by a variety of factors including age, genetics, and susceptibility to allergens.
CORIA® Laboratories develops and markets a robust pipeline of products for the treatment of a wide range of these dermatologic conditions and diseases. Outlined below are some commonly diagnosed conditions and the CORIA products indicated for their treatment.
Dermatoses
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a common, chronic skin disease where the skin becomes extremely itchy and inflamed, causing redness, swelling, cracking, weeping, crusting, and scaling. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of dermatitis and most often affects infants and young children, but can continue into adulthood. Symptoms vary with the most common being dry, itchy skin, cracks behind the ears, and rashes on the cheeks, arms, and legs. Some people develop red, scaling skin while others develop thick and leathery skin as a result of constant scratching and rubbing. Still others develop papules, or small raised bumps, on their skin. Atopic dermatitis may also affect the skin around the eyes, the eyelids, and the eyebrows and lashes.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a red, scaly rash found mainly on the scalp (dandruff), forehead, in the folds around the nose, eyelash and eyebrow regions, behind the ear, and in the middle of the chest. Typically found in infants and those 30 and over, seborrheic dermatitis is often more common in males than females. Seborrheic dermatitis is noncontagious with symptoms that include inflamed skin with an itchy, red, scaly, and flaky rash. Cloderm® (clocortolone pivalate) Cream, 0.1%, is indicated for the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis can be caused by substances that come into contact with the skin. A substance that causes allergic contact dermatitis is called an allergen producing itching and blisters. The skin gets red, swollen, and blisters appear. The blisters may form and break, leaving crusts and scales. Later the skin may darken and become leathery and cracked. Common allergens that can cause contact dermatitis include nickel, rubber, dyes, preservatives, fragrances, poison ivy, poison oak, and related plants. Irritant contact dermatitis produces skin with a glazed appearance that may also be red, swollen, or blistered. Irritants producing contact dermatitis include water, detergents, solvents, and/or friction. Hand dermatitis is a common form of irritant contact dermatitis and afflicts an estimated 8.6 million people a year.2 CLODERM® and TETRIX® are ideal for symptoms associated with hand dermatitis.
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Acne
Acne can have a varied duration and onset, although it is most common during adolescence, and it can be characterized as mild, moderate, or severe. For various reasons, follicles become clogged and bacteria develop as a result of the trapped sebum. Whiteheads form when an oily, pus-filled plug underneath the skin results in red, tender bumps with a white center appearing on the surface of the skin. Blackheads occur when the trapped sebum and bacteria partially reach the surface and change color due to melanin.3 Akne-mycin® (erythromycin) 2%, Atralin®Gel and Acanya®Gel is indicated for the topical control of acne vulgaris.
Hyperkeratotic skin disorders
Ichthyosis
Ichthyosis is a hyperkeratotic skin disorder affecting nearly 1 million Americans.2 It is usually an inherited condition characterized by dry and scaly skin that resembles the scales of a fish.2 There are several forms of ichthyosis, although ichthyosis vulgaris accounts for nearly all cases. Salex® (6% salicylic acid) Cream is indicated for the topical treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder characterized by red, scaly plaques with well-defined borders. Psoriasis affects 2 to 8 million people in the US, and 1% to 3% of the world’s population. Salex® (6% salicylic acid) Cream and Lotion are indicated for the topical treatment of psoriasis.
Keratosis pilaris
Often appearing on the back of the upper arm, keratosis pilaris is any skin condition characterized by the formation of horny growths that may be red, brown, or skin colored. It can be found in infants and adults, but is most prevalent in adolescents. Salex® (6% salicylic acid) Cream and Lotion are indicated for the topical treatment of keratosis pilaris.
References: 1. Dermatitis/Eczema. Available at: www.mayoclinic.com. Accessed April 6, 2005. 2. Data on file, CORIA Laboratories, Ltd. 3. What is acne? Available at: www.acne.org. Accessed April 6, 2005.
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