Nickel allergy is caused by contact of human skin or mucous membrane with nickel. Especially women suffer very often from this contact allergy, which is usually harmless and heals within a few days without complications. However, affected patients should permanently avoid contact with nickel-containing products to avoid causing the contact dermatitis typical of nickel allergy. … Nickel Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Cinnamaldehyde is found, for example, in cinnamon bark, cinnamon oil, cosmetics, personal care products and foods. Structure Cinnamaldehyde (C9H8O, Mr = 132.2 g/mol) exists as a yellow and viscous liquid with an odor of cinnamon that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a natural substance found in cinnamon and its essential oil and … Cinnamaldehyde
Products Nadifloxacin is commercially available as a cream (Nadixa). The drug is not registered in many countries. It has been approved in Japan since 1993 and in Germany since 2000. Structure and properties Nadifloxacin (C19H21FN2O4, Mr = 360.4 g/mol) is a 3rd generation fluoroquinolone. The figure shows the more active -nadifloxacin; the cream contains the … Nadifloxacin
Products Abametapir was approved in the United States in 2020 as an emulsion for external use (Xeglyze). Structure and properties Abametapir (C12H12N2, Mr = 184.24 g/mol) consists of two molecules of methylpyridine covalently bonded together. The active ingredient is present as an oil-in-water emulsion. Effects Abametapir has insecticidal and ovicidal properties, meaning it kills both … Abametapir
Products Cetyl alcohol is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in numerous pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Structure and properties Cetyl alcohol is a mixture of solid alcohols consisting mainly of the linear C16 alcohol 1-hexadecanol (C16C34O, Mr = 242.4 g/mol). It exists as a white and fatty powder, as a … Cetyl Alcohol
Products Retapamulin is commercially available as an ointment (Altargo). It was approved in the EU in 2007 and in many countries in 2009. Structure and properties Retapamulin is a semisynthetic derivative of pleuromutilin derived from the pillz (cat’s ear). Effects Retapamulin (ATC D06AX13) is bacteriostatic against and by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis via ribosomal binding. … Retapamulin
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
The antiallergics or a single antiallergic are helpful medicines, which have become indispensable equipment for many people under certain conditions. The selection of products within the anti-allergy drugs has become quite extensive over time. What are antiallergic drugs? Gentle-acting and less conspicuous by side effects anti-allergics are the herbal products, which are used as eye … Anti-allergic Drugs: Effect, Uses & Risks
Products Ciclopirox is commercially available in many countries as a nail polish, solution, vaginal suppository, cream, vaginal cream, and shampoo. Structure and properties Ciclopirox (C12H17NO2, Mr = 207.3 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is also present in drugs as ciclopiroxolamine, a white to … Ciclopirox
Products Methylprednisolone aceponate has been approved in many countries since 1991 and is commercially available as cream, ointment, and fatty ointment (Advantan). Structure and properties Methylprednisolone aceponate (C27H36O7, Mr = 472.6 g/mol) is a lipophilic and nonhalogenated glucocorticoid that is hydrolyzed in the skin by esterases to the active metabolite 6α-methylprednisolone-17-propionate. Effects Methylprednisolone aceponate (ATC … Methylprednisolone Aceponate
Products Pure ylang ylang oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various qualities. Stem plant The oil comes from the tropical, evergreen, and fast-growing cananga tree (ylang-ylang) in the annonaceae family, which is native to the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia, among other countries, and is cultivated in others. Ingredients Ylang ylang oil is … Ylang Ylang Oil
What is a skin rash on the sole of the foot? A skin rash on the sole of the foot is a skin condition that develops acutely and spreads over the sole of the foot. Characteristic is the “sowing” or “blossoming” of the skin change, which is in the word exanthema. This term is used … Skin rash on the sole of the foot
