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This glossary defines commonly used Psoriasis terms, including products and medications used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions that co-exist with psoriasis such as acne, rosacea, eczema and dermatitis.
Zenmed: skin care system promotes itself to limit the inflammatory process and decrease tissue swelling through a trans-dermal delivery system which is to heal and regenerate the skin.
Zinc: Zinc is an essential trace element for all forms of life. Zinc is a key component in growth and development, the immune response, neurological function, and reproduction. Topically applied zinc has been shown to have a potent anti-septic effect.
Zinc Deficiency:symptoms of severe zinc deficiency include the slowing or cessation of growth and development, delayed sexual maturation, characteristic skin rashes such as rosacea, acne, eczema, and psoriasis, chronic and severe diarrhea, immune system deficiencies, impaired wound healing, diminished appetite, impaired taste sensation, night blindness, swelling and clouding of the corneas, and behavioral disturbances.
ZincO Cream: SPF 20 by Linda Sy, a flesh-tinted cream, containing a physical sunscreen and a protective barrier.
ZinerytŪ:(Erythromycin/Zinc acetate) topical antibiotic medication used for the treatment of the symptoms of acne.
Zorac: (Tazarotene) Bioglan Limited. Zorac is the latest topical preparation to come onto the market and the first Vitamin A derivative for the treatment of the symptoms of mild to moderate psoriasis. Available by prescription only.
