Products The fixed combination of the lincosamide antibiotic clindamycin and the retinoid tretinoin was approved in many countries in 2014 in the form of a gel (Acnatac). In other countries, it went on sale earlier, for example in the United States, where it has been available since 2006 (Ziana). Structure and properties Clindamycin is present … Clindamycin, Tretinoin
Products Sarecycline was approved in the United States in 2018 in tablet form (Seysara). Structure and properties Sarecycline (C24H29N3O8, Mr = 487.5 g/mol) is structurally related to other tetracyclines. Effects Sarecycline has antibacterial effects against and anti-inflammatory properties. Unlike other tetracyclines, it has a narrow spectrum of activity and therefore has a lesser negative effect … Sarecycline
Symptoms Majorca acne manifests as a chronically recurring rash with homogeneous, dome-shaped, coarse, 2-4 mm poplars. The rash is reminiscent of steroid acne. Unlike common acne (acne vulgaris), no comedones or pustules appear. The rash occurs mainly on sun-exposed areas such as the chest, upper arms, shoulders, neck, back and possibly the face (cheeks). The … Mallorca Acne
Products Clascoterone was approved as a cream in the United States in 2020 (Winlevi). Structure and properties Clascoterone (C24H34O5, Mr = 402.5 g/mol) corresponds to the steroid cortexolone-17α-propionate. It exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Clascoterone has antiandrogenic properties. The effects are due to antagonism at androgen receptors. Androgens … Clascoteron
For many, it is simply part of puberty: acne vulgaris. Even though it is not preventable in most cases, there are ways to significantly mitigate its course. What is acne vulgaris? The typical symptoms of acne vulgaris include, first and foremost, skin blemishes and, if necessary, scars due to incorrect treatment by the affected person. … Acne Vulgaris: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Red spots on the skin and neck are harmless in most cases and often occur in the context of nervousness or allergies. However, sometimes serious infections can be hidden behind the red spots, which then require therapy. In order to distinguish between harmless spots and those requiring therapy, it is important to have them examined … Red spots on the neck
Diagnostics In order to be able to make a correct diagnosis, the doctor will take a medical history with questions about the beginning and duration of the red spots, their appearance, a possible itching or burning sensation, their localization and spread, similar symptoms in the past and any self-therapy that has already been carried out. … Diagnostics | Red spots on the neck
Dapsone is an active substance of the sulfones group. The substance has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Dapsone is primarily administered in tablet form and is used to treat rheumatism, acne, blistering skin diseases, inflammatory skin diseases, and malaria or leprosy. What is dapsone? Dapsone is a drug that has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The substance … Dapsone: Effects, Uses & Risks
The bacterial species Propionibacterium acnes belongs to the propionic acid bacteria of the order Actinomycetales and the division Actinobacteria. As commensals, anaerobes naturally colonize human skin, but they can also become a pathogen in the form of individual strains. In this context, they play a role for Acnes vulgaris, for example. What is Propionibacterium acnes? … Propionibacterium Acnes: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Introduction Sebaceous glands are very important for the human skin. The fat secreted by the sebaceous glands has an important function: the skin should be kept supple and must not dry out. In some cases, however, there is an overproduction of sebum, which can lead to blockages of the sebaceous glands, for example. In technical … Sebaceous gland hyperactivity – symptoms and treatment
Influence on hair and scalp Sebaceous glands are also essential on the scalp. Due to the fat secreted by the sebaceous glands, the hair remains supple and does not become brittle. The shiny appearance is also related to the sebum. However, if there is an excessive sebum production on the scalp, the hair becomes greasy … Influence on hair and scalp | Sebaceous gland hyperactivity – symptoms and treatment
Duration The duration of sebaceous gland hyperactivity always depends very much on the cause. The most common cause is a change in the hormone balance. In adolescents, the duration of the symptoms can therefore range from a few years to about two decades. In pregnant women, sebum production should return to normal after pregnancy. In … Duration | Sebaceous gland hyperactivity – symptoms and treatment
