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    Glossary Topical Corticosteroids

    medications applied to skin to reduce inflammation and immune response

    Topical corticosteroids, also known as steroid creams or ointments, are medications applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. They are commonly used to treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata by decreasing redness, swelling, and itching.

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    1. Fluridil Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion
    2. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    3. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    4. RU58841 Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical
    5. GT20029 Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors