p-Chlorocresol (p-chloro-m-cresol; PCMC; brand name: Preventol CMK) possesses disinfectant and antiseptic properties. Chlorocresol is used in various preparations for skin disinfection and wounds. It also used as a preservative in creams and other preparations for external use which contain water. For use as a disinfectant such as a hand wash, it is commonly dissolved in alcohol in combination with other phenols. It is a moderate allergen for sensitive skin. Chlorocresol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include dermatitis, which are responsible for the discontinuation of chlorocresol therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by chlorocresol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include hypersensitivity reactions, irritation of eyes.

Methylbenzethonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium with antimicrobial activity, which is used in combination with aminoglycoside antibiotic, paromomycin (brand name LESHCUTAN) for the topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis.

2,4,6-Tribromo-m-cresol (Tribromometacresol), an a hydroxytoluene, is an antifungal agent. It was used for the treatment of dermatomycoses.

Bolandiol is an anabolic-androgenic steroid that was never marketed. A dipropionate ester, bolandiol dipropionate (brand names Anabiol, Storinal; former developmental code name SC-7525), has been marketed. Bolandiol dipropionate is an androgen receptor agonist. Research has shown the enhancing effect of Anabiol on hepatocarcinogenesis.