Question 1

can immunomodulators cause bruising? what else can cause painless bruising of unknown etiology?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Not knowing what you are taking or why you are taking it, makes it hard to say specifically. Some immunomodulators affect the blood system of the body, possibly giving you anemia or affecting the way your blood clots. Please contact the doctor who put you on the medication and tell them about your symptoms without delay.

Question 2

can immunomodulators be helpful to slow the progression of hashimoto's disease? if so, which ones?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no such treatment available. The only treatment is to normalize thyroid function if it is needed.

Question 3

what is topical medicine?

Accepted Answer

Outside: It's a medication or substance that goes on that outside such as creams, ointments or drops.

Question 4

please describe the medication: topical?

Accepted Answer

Applies to skin: Topical just refers to how a medication is applied.  In this case to the skin and is meant to treat local skin problems.  Some meds are applied to the skin but are meant to be absorbed into the body in which case we use the term "transdermal" since it is meant to pass through the skin to affect the whole body.

Question 5

what are topical pain relief ointments?

Accepted Answer

Help is skin deep: Topical go on the skin.  Some are absorbed into the bloodstream and others help locally only.   Someties they are a compound of several medications that you would not want to take orally, and sometimes the simple fact of massaging the cream onto your skin works wonders.

Question 6

what is the use of topical isotretinoin?

Accepted Answer

Acne treatment: Apply this preparation once or twice a day.
 It may take 4-6 weeks before you notice an improvement in your skin.
 Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Avoid strong sunlight and do not use sunbeds.
 If you are a woman, you must avoid getting pregnant. Ask your doctor about suitable contraception.

Question 7

is there a topical alternative to botox?

Accepted Answer

Many options here...: ...Depending on the specialist you consult (e.g. plastic surgeon, ENT, Ophthalmologist, Dermatologist).

Question 8

what is topical chemotherapy? and when is it used?

Accepted Answer

Topical chemotherapy: Chemotherapy refers to the treatment of conditions with drugs, and often is applied to the use of anti-cancer agents (but may also be applied to others). Topical means that it is applied directly to the lesion in question and is not taken systemically (by mouth or injection) and meant to get the lesion through the blood stream. Hope this is clear. Good luck.

Question 9

what  is the best formula for hairloss?  topical only

Accepted Answer

Hair loss treatment: The only topical medication proven to work for androgenetic hair loss is minoxidil.  Minoxidil 5% works better than 2%.  Shampoos don't do much for hair loss.

Question 10

will topical medication lose effectiveness over time?

Accepted Answer

It depends: You should mention the medication to know for sure.

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