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CapexTM Shampoo - (fluocinolone acetonide) Topical Shampoo, a steroid used in the treatment of severe dandruff. By Galderma.

Carbon Dioxide Laser - (CO 2) laser is used in the treatment of infected wounds, scar tissue, warts, and other skin disorders. Use carries a risk of burns to the skin.

Cellex-C® - Serum containing L-ascorbic acid, tyrosine and zinc. A beta hydroxyl acid

Cetacort® - (Hydrocortisone) a low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®, Locoid®, Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Westcort®

Cetamide® - Ophthalmic antibiotic used to treat eye infections. Also sold under the brand name(s): Isopto-Cetamide®, Sulfair®, Ak-Sulf®, Ophthacet®, Sulfair Forte®, Sodium Sulamyd®, Sulten-10®, sulfacetamide.

Cetaphil® Cleanser is a lipid-free cleanser. Manufactured by Galderma.

Chalazion or chalazia- A small mass in the eyelid caused by a blockage of a tiny oil gland in the eyelid. Alternative names: Meibomian gland lipogranuloma

Chemical Peels - a solution applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the production of new skin cells.

Chronic - A condition that is continuous or persistent over an extended period of time. The opposite of acute. A chronic condition is one that is long-standing, not easily or quickly resolved.

Cleocin-T Gel® (Topical) - Topical antibiotic used to treat acne and skin infections. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cleocin-T Lotion® (Topical), Cleocin-T Topical Solution® (Topical), Clindamycin®

Cleocin-T Lotion® (Topical) - Topical antibiotic used to treat acne and skin infections. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cleocin-T Topical Solution® (Topical), Cleocin-T Gel® (Topical), Clindamycin®

Cleocin-T Topical Solution® (Topical) - Topical antibiotic used to treat acne and skin infections. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cleocin-T Lotion® (Topical), Cleocin-T Gel® (Topical), Clindamycin®

Clindamycin – Topical antibiotic used to treat acne and skin infections. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cleocin-T Lotion® (Topical), Cleocin-T Topical Solution® (Topical), Cleocin-T Gel® (Topical)

Clobetasol - a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cormax®, Embeline™ E, Temovate®

Clobetasol Propionate - high potency corticosteroid for the relief of the inflammation and itching. Also sold under the brand name: Clovate®.

Clocortolone pivalate - a mid-potency corticosteroid cream for the treatment of inflammation and itching effective in treating stasis dermatitis, eczema/atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrhea. Also sold under the brand name: cloderm

Cloderm® - by Penederm, (clocortolone pivalate), a mid-potency corticosteroid cream for the treatment of inflammation and itching effective in treating stasis dermatitis, eczema/atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrhea

Clovate® - by Glaxo Wellcome, (Clobetasol Propionate.0,05%) high potency corticosteroid for the relief of the inflammation and itching

Colloidal silver - a suspension of submicroscopic metallic silver particles in a colloidal base. Long-term use of silver preparations can lead to argyria, a condition in which silver salts deposit in the skin, eyes, and internal organs, and the skin turns ashen-gray.

Comedogenic - (pronounced coh-me-dough-jen-ic) refers to anything that tends to clog pores and produce comedones, commonly called blackheads.

Comedones - Comedones are small, flesh colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are found at the opening of a sebaceous follicle (pore). Whiteheads and /or blackheads. Frequently found on the forehead and chin of those with acne.

Conjunctivitis - Inflammation or infection of the membrane lining the eyelids. Also known as pink eye.

Contact dermatitis - A skin inflammation caused by direct contact with a substance.

Alternative names Over-treatment dermatitis; Dermatitis - contact; Allergic dermatitis; Dermatitis - allergic; Poison ivy; Poison oak; Poison sumac

Copper Peptide Therapy – a topical it works both as an antioxidant as well as helping stimulate fibroblast activity, resulting in collagen production

Cordran® - by Oclassen, (Flurandrenolide), anti-inflammatory low to medium potency topical corticosteroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cordran® SP, Drenison®

Cormax® - by Oclassen, (Clobetasol) a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions. Also sold under the brand name(s): Embeline™ E, Temovate®

Corneocytes – individual skin cells

Cortaind® - - Hydrocortisone – a natural chemical made by the body which reduces swelling, itching, inflammation and burning. The most common prescribed and/or over the counter steroid. Very low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®, Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Lanacort®, Locoid®, Westcort®

Cort-Dome® - Hydrocortisone – a natural chemical made by the body which reduces swelling, itching, inflammation and burning. The most common prescribed and/or over the counter steroid. Very low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cortenema®, Cortifoam®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Locoid®, Westcort®

Cortenema® - Hydrocortisone – a natural chemical made by the body which reduces swelling, itching, inflammation and burning. The most common prescribed and/or over the counter steroid. Very low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s):Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®, Cortifoam®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Locoid®, Westcort®

Corticosteroids – synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory, anti-itch agents.

Cortifoam® - Hydrocortisone – a natural chemical made by the body which reduces swelling, itching, inflammation and burning. The most common prescribed and/or over the counter steroid. Very low potency steroid. Also sold under the brand name(s): Cetacort®, Nutracort®, Anusol-HC®, Hytone®, Cort-Dome®, Cortenema®, Cortaind®, Lanacort®, Locoid®, Westcort®

Cortisone - (steroid) skin preparations similar to hydrocortisone. The medicines in this group differ primarily by the strength of each compound. Their purpose is to decrease local swelling, inflammation, burning and itching.

Cutivate® - By Glaxo Welcome, (Fluticasone) a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions available as a cream or ointment.

Cysts - A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.