Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a
fungicide. It is a combination of the active ingredients
9-aminoacridine and
4-hexylresorcinol.
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History
Acrisorcin was marketed as a cream under the trade name Akrinol, which has since been discontinued. It was developed at
Indiana State University
Indiana State University (ISU) is a public university in Terre Haute, Indiana. It was founded in 1865 and offers over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 75 graduate and professional programs. Indiana State is classified among "D/PU: Doctor ...
in 1961.
Indications
Acrisorcin was used to combat
pityriasis versicolor
Pityriasis commonly refers to flaking (or scaling) of the skin. The word comes from the Greek πίτυρον "bran".
Classification
Types include:
* Pityriasis alba
* Pityriasis lichenoides chronica
* Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis ac ...
.
References
Antifungals
Combination drugs
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