General Health Topic - OTC Recommendations - Continued

Hello Everyone,

See....I told you it wouldn't be a month till my next post!

Since it is the middle of the summer and time for outdoor activities, I am going to cover the OTC products for the skin that pharmacists recommend most. This list was published in the June 2008 edition of Drug Topics.

Acne preps/treatments

Oxy
Neutrogena

Skin Moisturizers

Eucerin Facial
Lubriderm


Canker/Cold sore remedies
Abreva
Zilactin


Diaper Rash Remedies

Desitin
A&D Ointment
Note: my personal favorite - Beaudreaux's Butt Paste


Insect Repellents
OFF!
Cutter

Poison Ivy Treatments
Cortaid
Ivy-Dry

Athlete's Foot Remedies
Lamisil
Clotrimazole

Sunless Tanners
Neutrogena
Coppertone

Topical Anesthetics
Solarcaine
Aloe Vera Gel

Wrinkle Creams
Oil of Olay
Neutrogena
La Mer

Suntan / Sunscreen Products
Coppertone - High SPF
Neutrogena - High SPF

Try not to spend too much time out in the sun. Use plenty of high SPF sunscreen, stay in the shade if possible and stay hydrated.....with water.

Stay Cool!

Dr. Paul