Milia (singular milium, Latin “millet (grain)”; synonyms: Hautgries; semolina grains; Hautmilien, semolina grains; ICD-10 L72.0) are small white cysts filled with whitish horny beads. They have no overt connection to the skin surface. Milia are harmless skin lesions. However, they are often perceived as a cosmetic problem. They occur in young adults, especially women. Infants … Milia: Grains of Semolina
In herpes zoster (synonyms: Herpes zoster (shingles); herpes-zoster; shingles; zoster; zoster auricularis; zoster conjunctivae; zoster generalisatus; zoster ischiadicus; zoster neuralgia; zoster neuritis; zoster pain; ICD-10 B02.-: Zoster [herpes zoster]) is the reactivation of a latent infection with varicella zoster virus (human herpes virus type 3 (HHV-3); from the herpes virus family). Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is … Zoster: Shingles
Urea, also called urea, is an end product of protein metabolism in the body and is excreted in the urine. Its formation occurs in the so-called urea cycle via ammonia synthesis from amino acids. Urea concentration in urine, along with creatinine concentration, is an indicator of various disorders of protein metabolism and kidney disease. What … Urea: Effect, Uses & Risks
Products Pure kerosenes are available in pharmacopoeia quality in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also found in creams, ointments, pastes, body lotions, baths, eye drops, cosmetics, gauzes and emulsions for ingestion, among other products. Kerosenes are also known as mineral oils and have been used medicinally since the 19th century. Structure and properties The pharmacopoeia … Kerosenes
In onychomycosis (synonyms: Mycosis of the nails; Nail fungus (onychomycosis); Tinea unguium; ICD-10 B35.1: Tinea unguium) is the fungus of the fingernails or toenails (nail fungus) caused by dermatophytes. The toenails are affected about four times more frequently. There is always an additional tinea pedis (athlete’s foot). Onychomycosis is the most common disease of the … Onychomycosis: Nail Fungus
Puberty striae are skin stretch marks (striae distensae). Stretch marks often form during puberty, largely due to rapid weight gain on the chest, abdomen, buttocks, or thighs. Symptoms – Complaints Puberty stripes are initially bluish-reddish in color, but later fade and remain as whitish-yellowish sunken stripes on the skin.Localization: preferentially the abdomen, hips, gluteal region … Puberty Striae: Puberty Striae
In pityriasis rosea (synonyms: Gibert’s disease; floret lichen (pityriasis rosea); ICD-10 L42: pityriasis rosea) is a harmless, noncontagious inflammatory skin disease. It manifests itself in the form of scaly, small-shaped and reddened foci. The disease occurs more frequently in spring and autumn. Sex ratio: Women are more frequently affected than men. Frequency peak: The disease … Pityriasis Rosea: Floret Lichen
Products Numerous active ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients are present in drugs as salts. They are also present in dietary supplements, in foods, medical devices and cosmetics. Various salts are available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure Salts consist of positively and negatively charged atoms or compounds, that is, cations and anions. Together they … Salts
Products Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is mainly used as an excipient in liquid pharmaceuticals. Structure and properties Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (C9H10O3, Mr = 166.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and is very sparingly soluble in water. Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate belongs to the group of parabens. It is the ethyl ester of -hydroxybenzoic acid. … Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate
Products Fats for medical use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also available in grocery stores. Fats are also called butter, such as shea butter. Structure and properties Fats are semi-solid to solid and lipophilic mixtures of substances (lipids) consisting mainly of triglycerides. These are … Bold
Products Oils for medicinal use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Fatty oils are also available in grocery stores. Structure and properties Fatty oils belong to the lipids. They are lipophilic and viscous liquids composed mainly of triglycerides. These are organic compounds of glycerol (glycerol) whose three … Fats Oils
In seborrheic eczema (synonyms: Dermatitis seborrhoica capitis; Dermatitis seborrhoica infantum; Eczema, seborrheic; Unna’s disease; Seborrheic dermatitis; ICD-10 L21.-: Seborrheic eczema) is a greasy, scaly inflammation of the skin. It occurs mainly in areas of the skin where there are many sebaceous glands, such as on the hairy head, face and trunk. Different forms can be … Seborrheic Dermatitis: Seborrheic Eczema