Mouth Gels

Products Mouth gels are available in pharmacies and drugstores from a variety of suppliers. Structure and properties An oral gel is a gel, that is, a gelled liquid prepared with appropriate gelling agents, which is intended for use in the oral cavity. The active ingredients it contains include, for example: Salicylates such as choline salicylate … Mouth Gels

Bad Breath

Symptoms Bad breath manifests itself in foul-smelling breath. The bad odor is also a psychosocial problem and can lower self-esteem, lead to feelings of shame, and make it difficult to communicate with others. Causes True, chronic bad breath originates from the oral cavity and mainly from the coating on the tongue in over 80 to … Bad Breath

Oral Mucositis

Symptoms Oral mucositis manifests as redness, swelling, pain, a burning sensation, aphthae, a white to yellowish coating, sores, ulceration, bleeding, and bad breath, among other symptoms. The tongue and gums may also be affected. The discomfort may increase in association with eating. Sores can be so painful that food intake is limited, which can lead … Oral Mucositis

Oral Thrush

Symptoms Oral thrush is an infection of the mouth and throat with Candida fungi. Different manifestations are distinguished. The actual oral thrush is usually called acute pseudomembranous candidiasis. The leading symptom is the white to yellowish, small-spotted, partially intermingled coating of the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat area. It consists of epithelial cells, … Oral Thrush

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Symptoms Irritant contact dermatitis is a common inflammatory condition of the skin. It often occurs on the hands and manifests in the following possible signs and symptoms: Redness Swellings Dry skin Scaling, often between the fingers Itching, burning, pain, tightness, tingling. Increased sensitivity, for example, to alcohol in disinfectants. Skin thickening Painful tears Crusts Erosions … Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Auxiliary Materials

Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Sore Throat

Symptoms Sore throat manifests as an inflamed and irritated throat lining and pain when swallowing or at rest. The palatine tonsils may also be inflamed, swollen, and coated. Possible accompanying symptoms include mucus production, cough, hoarseness, fever, headache, runny nose, eye irritation, feeling sick, and fatigue. Causes The most common cause of sore throat is … Sore Throat

Wound Healing Ointments

Products Wound healing ointments are available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores as medicines and medical products. Many different products are available. Structure and properties Wound healing ointments are semi-solid preparations for external use. Although they are called ointments, they also come in the form of creams and pastes. Wound gels, on the other hand, … Wound Healing Ointments

Circulation

Symptoms Acute circulation manifests as inflammation, which occurs in the tissues around a fingernail or toenail. Possible symptoms include redness, swelling, pain, limitation of function, and hyperthermia. A focus of pus often forms and spontaneously discharges outward or inward. In acute disease, usually only one finger is affected. Complications include detachment of the nail and … Circulation

Aphthae

Symptoms Aphthae are usually small, approximately lentil-sized, white to yellow fibrin-covered, flat erosions and ulcerations of the oral mucosa. The marginal region is slightly raised and reddened. Aphthae occur in one or more locations and are particularly painful on contact with acidic or spicy foods. The so-called herpetiform aphthae are smaller and more numerous than … Aphthae

Mouthwash: Effect, Uses & Risks

A fresh and healthy breath is not infrequently regarded in modern society as an essential guarantor of personal success. Moreover, the consistent use of a mouthwash can prevent serious damage to your own teeth. What is a mouth rinse? A mouth rinse is always an antiseptic liquid. The germ-reducing liquid is basically applied in the … Mouthwash: Effect, Uses & Risks