Symptoms Possible symptoms include vulvovaginal dryness, itching, inflammation, burning, feeling of pressure, discharge, light bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, and local infectious disease. The urinary tract may be involved, manifested, for example, by frequent and painful urination, cystitis, blood in the urine, and urinary incontinence. Causes A common cause of symptoms is vaginal atrophy in … Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatment
Symptoms Mouth corner rhagades manifest as inflamed tears in the area of the corners of the mouth. The symptoms are often bilateral and and often involve the adjacent skin. Other symptoms include redness, scaling, pain, itching, crusting and dehydration. Mouth cracks are uncomfortable, bothersome and often slow to heal. Causes Typical causes and risk factors … Corner of the Mouth Cracks
Symptoms Possible symptoms following contact include: Severe itching Skin rash, red papules, nodules, toxic-irritant dermatitis. Wheal formation, urticaria. Angioedema Conjunctivitis, swelling of the eyelids. Sore throat, sore throat Respiratory inflammation, bronchitis, bronchoconstriction, breathing problems, cough. Fever, feeling sick Rarely, a life-threatening anaphylaxis can occur. Pets such as dogs or cats can also come into contact … Oak Processionary Moth (Caterpillar Dermatitis)
Products Amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol are commercially available as a combination preparation in the form of lozenges (Strepsils). The drug was approved in many countries in 2009. In the UK, it has been available for decades and is a well-known brand. The name “Strep “sils is derived from strep throat. 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is also found … Amylmetacresol and 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
Disinfectants are used for the so-called antiseptic. This means that they reduce the number of pathogens or put the germs into a state in which they can no longer infect humans and cannot multiply. This distinguishes them from sterilisation agents, in which the microorganisms are completely killed off and not only occur in lower numbers. … Disinfectants
Fields of application Disinfectants are used in medicine not only to antiseptically treat surfaces and instruments, but also primarily before invasive (i.e. penetrating the body) procedures. This applies to both simple blood sampling and larger operations. Skin disinfection is indispensable because otherwise germs, which are actually harmless, can enter the body and spread there. But … Fields of application | Disinfectants
Products Bibrocathol is commercially available as an eye ointment (Posiformin 2%). It was newly approved in many countries in 2012. It was previously available under the name Noviform. Eye medicines containing Bibrocathol were used as early as 1912. Structure and properties Bibrocathol (C6H2BiBr4O3, Mr = 650.7 g/mol) is 4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1,3,2-benzodioxabismol-2-ol. The substance is practically insoluble in … Bibrocathol
When a person contracts a wound, wound secretion formation begins. Wound secretion is also called wound fluid and is a watery secretion that can, but does not have to, come out of a wound. The size, condition and degree of cleanliness, or contamination with pathogens, plays a role. If contamination is present, there is always … Wound Secretion: Function, Task & Diseases
Products Taurolidine is commercially available as an irrigation solution and instillation solution (Taurolin). It has been approved in many countries since 1981. Structure and properties Taurolidine (C7H16N4O4S2, Mr = 284.4 g/mol) is a derivative of the aminosulfonic acid taurine. Effects Taurolidine (ATC B05CA05) is antimicrobial to bacteria, antifungal to fungi, and neutralizes endotoxins. Indications For … Taurolidine
Products In many countries, medicines containing hexachlorophene are no longer registered. Structure and properties Hexachlorophene (C13H6Cl6O2, Mr = 406.9 g/mol) is a lipophilic chlorinated bisphenol. Effects Hexachlorophene (ATC D08AE01) has antiseptic properties. Indications for use Hexachlorophene has been used to treat skin diseases and as a disinfectant. Because of the possible adverse effects when absorbed … Hexachlorophene
Dermatics are drugs that are used for various diseases of the skin and its appendages. These diseases usually cause changes in the skin. These can appear among others in the form of a rash, eczema, erythema, furuncle, herpes, or wart. What are dermatics? Dermatics cure many different skin conditions and are prescribed primarily by dermatologists. … Dermatics: Effects, Uses & Risks
Products Chlorquinaldol is commercially available in the form of lozenges for sore throat in combination with other active ingredients (anginazole). It has been approved in many countries since 1975. Structure and properties Chlorquinaldol (C10H7Cl2NO, Mr = 228.1 g/mol) has structural similarities to clioquinol. Effects Chlorquinaldol (ATC D08AH0) has antiseptic properties. Indications For local disinfection, contained … Chlorquinaldol
