Products Amphotericin B is available in tablet, lozenge, suspension, and injection forms (Ampho-Moronal, Fungizone). It has been approved in many countries since 1964. This article refers to its use in the mouth and digestive system. Structure and properties Amphotericin B (C47H73NO17, Mr = 924 g/mol) is a mixture of antifungal polyenes obtained from certain strains … Amphotericin B: Effects and Side Effects
Products Nystatin is commercially available as a monopreparation as an oral suspension (Mycostatin, Multilind). Combination preparations are also available. Nystatin has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Nystatin (C47H75NO17, Mr = 926 g/mol) is a fungicidal substance obtained from certain strains of by fermentation. It consists largely of tetraenes, the major … Nystatin: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
The active ingredient terbinafine is used to treat fungal diseases. The agent can be used both topically and systemically. What is terbinafine? The antifungal agent is mainly used for the treatment of athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) and nail fungus (onychomycosis). Terbinafine is an allylamine derivative, which is one of the antifungal agents. The antifungal agent … Terbinafine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Pastes are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Typical examples are the zinc pastes, pasta cerata Schleich, pastes for use on the lips, skin protection pastes and pastes against fungal infections. They are generally used less frequently than creams and ointments. Structure and properties Pastes are semisolid preparations with a high proportion of finely dispersed … Pastes
Symptoms Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) usually develops between the toes and manifests as sometimes severe itching, burning, reddening of the skin, white softened, peeling and torn skin, skin blisters and dry skin. The symptoms also occur on the soles of the feet and are accompanied by hyperkeratosis. In the course, a difficult-to-treat nail fungus may … Athlete’s Foot
Products Medicinal mushrooms are commercially available, for example, in the form of capsules, tablets and as powders as dietary supplements or as individually prepared mixtures. Also used are the pure ingredients that are extracted, synthetically produced or semi-synthetically modified. These are usually registered as medicinal products. About mushrooms Fungi are a very diverse group of … Medicinal Mushrooms
Products Shampoos are marketed as drugs, personal care products, and medical devices. Examples of active ingredients in medicines are listed below: Glucocorticoids Selenium disulfide, sulfur Antifungals: Ketoconazole, ciclopirox Zinc pyrithione Salicylic acid Structure and properties Shampoos are liquid to viscous preparations for application to the skin and scalp, which are washed out with water after … Shampoos
Constant or frequent itching in the ear is not only annoying, but usually has serious causes. They require a clear diagnosis in order to be treated efficiently afterwards. What is itching in the ear? The first intuitive reaction to annoying itching in the ear is usually to try to relieve the itching with the little … Itchy Ears: Causes, Treatment & Help
Chediak-Higashi syndrome (CHS) is an inherited disorder. Due to an immunodeficiency, the gene abnormality is associated with recurrent infections, peripheral neuropathy, and partial albinism. The life expectancy of affected individuals is greatly reduced. Bone marrow transplantation offers a chance of therapy. What is Chediak-Higashi syndrome? Chediak-Hygashi syndrome is a very rare autosomal recessive inherited disorder. … Chediak-Higashi Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Malassezia furfur is a yeast fungus that occurs in the natural skin flora of almost everyone. The microorganism does not normally harm its host, but in some circumstances it can multiply greatly and then causes inflammatory reactions of the skin, such as redness and scaling, which in certain cases are paired with itching. What is … Malassezia Furfur: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Products Efinaconazole is commercially available in the United States in the form of a solution (Jublia). The active ingredient has not yet been registered in many countries. Structure and properties Efinaconazole (C18H22F2N4O, Mr = 348.4 g/mol) structurally belongs to the triazole antifungals. Effects Efinaconazole has antifungal properties. The effects are due to inhibition of lanosterol … Efinaconazole
Symptoms Inflammatory reactions in the diaper area: Reddened, wet, scaly erosions. Often shiny surface Vesicles and pustules Itching Painful open skin Diaper dermatitis with candida infection: Sharply demarcated, moist shiny skin redness in the folds of the buttocks and genital area. Scaly fringe at the transition zones to the healthy skin. Scattering of pinhead-sized nodules … Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
