Products In 2009, a water-soluble varnish containing 8% ciclopirox was approved in many countries for the treatment of nail fungus, which is applied once daily (Ciclopoli). It went on sale in January 2011. In many countries, ciclopirox 8% had already been approved for the treatment of nail fungus for a number of years, in France … Ciclopirox against Nail Fungus
Symptoms Telogen effluvium is a non-scarring, diffuse hair loss that occurs suddenly. More hairs than usual fall out all over the scalp hair. They are easily pulled out and left behind when brushing, showering or on the pillow. “Telogen” refers to the resting phase of the hair cycle, “effluvium” means increased hair loss see also … Telogen Effluvium
Products Tixocortolpivalate is commercially available in combination with neomycin as a nasal spray (Pivalone). It has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Tixocortolpivalate (C21H30O4S, Mr = 378.5 g/mol) is a 21-thiosteroid. Effects Tixocortolpivalate (ATC R01AD07) has anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties. The effects are due to binding to intracellular glucocorticoid receptors. Indications … Tixocortolpivalate
Products Mometasone furoate is commercially available as a cream, ointment, emulsion, and solution (Elocom, Monovo, Ovixan). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. This article refers to use on the skin. Nasal sprays are also available; see mometasone nasal spray. In 2020, a fixed combination with indacaterol was approved for asthma therapy (Atectura … Mometasone
Symptoms Allergic contact dermatitis is a noninfectious skin disorder that begins with a delay of one to three days after allergen exposure, with redness of the skin, the formation of poplars, oedemas, and vesicles. The severe itching that accompanies the reaction is typical. The vesicles burst and weep. The skin reaction may also spread to … Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Products The pure tea tree oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores. There are numerous products with the essential oil on the market, for example, body care products, lip balms, mouthwashes and toothpastes. These are usually not registered medicines. Structure and properties Tea tree oil is the essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the … Tea Tree Oil: Medicinal Uses
Products Diclofenac gels have been on the market in many countries since 1985. In addition to the original Voltaren, numerous products and generics are available today. The usual concentration is 1%. In 2012, an additional 2% gel was launched (Voltaren Dolo forte Emulgel). Generics were approved in 2020. Since 2011, a gel containing 3% diclofenac … Diclofenac Gel Effects and Side Effects
Products DEET is most commonly used in the form of a spray, but is also sold in other dosage forms. Among the best-known products in many countries is Anti Brumm forte. Some products are combined with other repellents. DEET was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture for the military in the 1940s and … DEET
Symptoms So-called dyshidrotic eczema manifests itself in itchy, non-reddened vesicles or blisters (bullae) that may appear on the sides of the fingers, on the palms of the hands, and also on the feet. The rash is often bilateral and symmetrical. The vesicles or blisters are filled with edema fluid (“water blisters”) and are located in … Dyshidrotic Eczema
Products Benzoyl peroxide is commercially available as gel, lotion, and skin wash emulsion alone or in combination with other active ingredients (e.g., Benzac, Lubexyl), among others. Structure and properties Benzoyl peroxide (C14H10O4, Mr = 242.2 g/mol) is a lipophilic organic peroxide consisting of two molecules of benzoic acid. It exists as a white crystalline powder … Benzoyl Peroxide
Symptoms Acute otitis externa is an inflammation of the external auditory canal. The pinna and eardrum may also be involved. Possible symptoms include itching, ear pain, skin redness, swelling, a feeling of fullness and pressure, impaired hearing, and a discharge. Fever and swelling of the lymph nodes may also occur. Pain worsens with chewing. Complications: … Acute Otitis Externa
Symptoms A distinction is made between initial infection and subsequent reactivation. After an incubation period of a few days, flu-like symptoms such as fever, swelling of the lymph nodes, headache, nausea, and muscle pain may occur. The actual genital herpes occurs, with reddened skin or mucous membrane, swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes, and single … Genital Herpes Causes and Treatment
