HOW DO TOPICAL SKIN PRODUCTS WORK?
Topical skin products are used topically to treat:
- Eczema
- Burns
- Itching associated with minor burns, minor skin irritation, sunburn, eczema, or psoriasis
- Pain associated with osteoarthritis, minor strains, sprains, and contusions
- Hair fall
- Dermatitis
- Alopecia
- Genital warts
- Ingrown toenails
- Dandruff
- Seborrhea
- Tinea versicolor
Topical skin products relieve itching and inflammation associated with various skin conditions. Some products reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis, minor strains, sprains, and contusions. Topical skin products may treat various skin conditions by:
- Exerting a mild local anesthetic effect
- Protecting the skin from further damage
- Moisturizing the skin
- Reducing inflammatory cells that are released in various conditions
- Stimulating hair follicles and increasing blood circulation
HOW ARE TOPICAL SKIN PRODUCTS USED?
Topical skin products are used topically to treat:
- Eczema
- Burns
- Itching associated with minor burns, minor skin irritation, sunburn, eczema, or psoriasis
- Pain associated with osteoarthritis, minor strains, sprains, and contusions
- Hair fall
- Dermatitis
- Alopecia
- Genital warts
- Ingrown toenails
- Dandruff
- Seborrhea
- Tinea versicolor
WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS OF TOPICAL SKIN PRODUCTS?
Some of the side effects of topical skin products include:
- Acne
- Burning
- Stinging
- Dry or tingling skin
- Redness
- Weight loss
- Injection site reaction
- Muscle pain
- Rash
- Itching
- Hair fall
- Fever
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Dizziness
- Irregular heart rate
- Blisters
- Impaired healing
- Scars
- Skin ulcers
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Blood in the urine
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
WHAT ARE NAMES OF TOPICAL SKIN PRODUCTS?
Generic and brand names of topical skin products include:
- ActiBath Effervesecent Tablets
- Aldara
- Allogeneic cellularized epithelial tissue
- Aveeno
- Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream
- Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream
- Aveeno Shower & Bath Oil
- Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment
- Dexpanthenol
- Diclofenac topical
- Doxepin cream
- Dr. Scholl's Ingrown Toenail Pain Reliever
- Eflornithine cream
- Eskata
- Flector Transdermal Patch
- Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion
- Gold Bond Extra Strength Body Powder
- Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Imiquimod
- Licart
- Menthol topical/zinc oxide topical
- Minoxidil topical
- Neosporin Eczema Essentials Daily Moisturizing Cream
- Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy
- Nutra-Soothe
- Oatmeal, colloidal topical
- Panthoderm
- Pennsaid topical solution
- Petrolatum topical
- Pramoxine topical/menthol topical/dimethicone topical
- Prudoxin
- Rogaine
- Selenium sulfide topical
- SelRx
- Selsun Blue Medicated Treatment
- Selsun Rx
- Sinecatechins topical
- Sodium sulfide topical
- Solaraze Gel
- StrataGraft
- TersiFoam
- Vaniqa
- Veregen
- Voltaren Arthritis Pain
- Voltaren Gel
- Women's Rogaine
- Xepin
- Zonalon
- Zyclara
From 
Skin Problems and Treatments Resources
References
https://reference.medscape.com/drugs/topical-skin-products