Effects Keratolytic: soften and loosen skin, nails and calluses Indications Depending on the substance and dosage form: Acne Scab Corns, calluses Warts Dandruff Active ingredients Allantoin Benzoyl peroxide Urea Potassium iodide ointment Lactic acid Resorcinol Retinoids Salicylic acid, e.g., triple ointment, salicylaseline Selenium disulfide See also Cuticle cream
Products Pegloticase is commercially available as a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Krystexxa). The drug is not currently registered in many countries. Structure and properties Pegloticase is a recombinant uricase conjugated to mPEG (monomethoxypolyethylene glycol). It is obtained from genetically modified using biotechnological methods. The active ingredient has a molecular weight of … Pegloticase
Symptoms Gout is an inflammatory disease of the joints that manifests acutely in attacks of severe pain that worsens with pressure, touch, and movement. The joints are swollen with inflammation, and the skin is red and warm. Fever is observed. Gout often begins in the lower extremities and at the metatarsophalangeal joint (podagra). Urat crystals … Gout Causes and Treatment
Products Rasburicase is commercially available as an injectable (Fasturtec). It has been approved in many countries since 2002. Structure and properties Rasburicase is a recombinant urate oxidase enzyme produced by a genetically modified strain of yeast. Effects The enzyme rasburicase (ATC V03AF07) catalyzes the enzymatic oxidation of uric acid into allantoin, a water-soluble substance that, … Rasburicase
Products Allantoin is found in creams and ointments for external use and in numerous cosmetics and personal care products. Structure and properties Allantoin (C4H6N4O3, Mr = 158.12 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the group of imidazolidines. It is present white, crystalline powder and is odorless and tasteless. It is sparingly soluble in water. … Allantoin
Products Preparations from comfrey are commercially available in the form of gels (pain gels) and ointments. Stem plant Common comfrey or comfrey, L. (Boraginaceae), is native to Europe. is derived from, “I grow together.” The names comfrey and comfrey are derived from the German verb “wallen,” which means to grow together. Bein originally refers to … Comfrey: Medicinal Uses
Symptoms Stretch marks occur in about 90% of pregnant women during the last trimester of pregnancy. They are pinkish-purple atrophic lines or bands on the abdomen, buttocks, breasts, thighs, shoulders, arms or lower back. The stretch marks appear vertical to the direction of stretching. After a period of time, they lose pigmentation and atrophy. Stretch … Stretch Marks (Striae Distensae): Causes and Remedies
