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NeoDecadron® - by Merck, (Neomycin Sulfate-Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate) is a topical corticosteroid-antibiotic solution for ophthalmic use. Sometimes used in the treatment of ocular rosacea.
Nicotinamide Papulex® - (Pharmagenix) Gel, nicotinamide 4%. A topical treatment for inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Nizoral® - a cream which contains as its active ingredient ketoconazole, an antifungal preparation. It is used in the treatment of sebborrheic dermatitis with the rationale that sebborrheic dermatitis is caused by a fungus which lives on everyone's skin and is normally non-pathological.
Nodules - Nodules are solid, raised bumps on the skin, greater than 10 millimeters in diameter.
Non-Comedogenic - (pronounced non-coh-me-dough-jen-ic) refers to anything that will not clog pores or produce comedones, commonly called blackheads.
Noritate - a topical treatment for rosacea which works due to the anti-inflammatory action of Metronidazole (an antibiotic), its active ingredient. Noritate is meant to help reduce the spots and redness of rosacea through its anti-inflammatory action. Thus it may help to control rosacea, but not cure it. Metronidazole is also the active ingredient in Rozex gel, Metro cream and Metrolotion, but Noritate is less irritating. Its name is short for "no-irritate" (non-irritating).
Novodoxylin® - An oral antibiotic which is used in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is often prescribed for rosacea. Also sold under the brand names: Vibra-Tabs®, Vibramycin®, Monodox®, Doxycycline®, Doryx®. Note: Use of oral antibiotics can cause increased sun-sensitivity.
Nutracort® - (Hydrocortisone) a low potency steroid medication used for the treatment of itching and inflammation associated with a wide variety of skin conditions such as eczema, allergic skin conditions, dermatitis, and seborrhea. Also sold under the brand names: Cetacort®, Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®, Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Locoid®, Westcort®. Note: Steroid use can cause steroid-induced rosacea.
