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
Definition Peroxides are organic or inorganic compounds with the general chemical structure R1-O-O-R2. The simplest and best known representative is hydrogen peroxide (H2O2): H-O-O-H. Peroxides can also form the peroxide anion O22−, for example, lithium peroxide: Li2O2. Nomenclature The trivial names of peroxides are often formed with the suffix -peroxide or the prefix Per-. Representative … Peroxides
Products Isotretinoin gel has been approved in many countries since 1994 (Roaccutan Gel, Germany: Isotrex Gel). Structure and properties Isotretinoin (C20H28O2, Mr = 300.4 g/mol) exists as a yellow to faint orange crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Especially in solution, it is sensitive to air, heat, and light. Isotretinoin is a stereoisomer … Isotretinoin Gel
Symptoms Acne is a collective name for diseases of the sebaceous gland apparatus and hair follicles. The skin disease occurs predominantly puberty. Not all forms require treatment. However, a minority of patients suffer from severe acne, which should be treated in order to avoid long courses of the disease and scars if necessary. Areas of … Acne Treatment
Products Adapalene is commercially available as a cream and gel (Differin). It is also available in combination with benzoyl peroxide (Epiduo, Epiduo Forte). Adapalene has been approved in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Adapalene (C28H28O3, Mr = 412.52 g/mol) is a synthetic derivative of naphthalic acid without the typical retinoid structure. It exists … Adapalene
Symptoms Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the face that typically affects the cheeks, nose, chin, and central forehead symmetrically (Figure). The skin around the eyes is left out. It occurs more often in people with fair skin and in middle age, but it can occur in any skin type and at any … Rosacea Causes and Treatment
Symptoms Dell’s warts are a viral and benign infectious disease of the skin or mucosa that occurs primarily in children and immunocompromised individuals. The disease manifests as single or numerous round, dome-shaped, shiny, skin-colored or white papules that usually have a central depression with a spongy core that can be squeezed. A single patient may … Molluscum Contagiosum (Dell Warts)
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
Products Disinfectants are commercially available in the form of sprays, as solutions, gels, soaps and as soaked swabs, among others. A distinction can be made between products intended for use on humans (skin, mucous membranes) and those intended for objects and surfaces. In addition to medical devices, medicinal products are also approved. These include, for … Disinfectant
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
