Abstract
Sodium sulfacetamide is effective in the management of a variety of inflammatory facial dermatoses and often is used in combination with sulfur for a synergistic effect. Adverse effects from sodium sulfacetamide are rare and generally are limited to mild application-site reactions. This agent is contraindicated in any patient with known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage*
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Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects
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Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
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Drug Synergism
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Humans
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Skin Diseases / drug therapy*
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Skin Diseases / pathology
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Sulfacetamide / administration & dosage*
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Sulfacetamide / adverse effects
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Sulfacetamide / therapeutic use
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Sulfur Compounds / administration & dosage
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Sulfur Compounds / therapeutic use
Substances
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Dermatologic Agents
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Sulfur Compounds
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Sulfacetamide