Orange peel skin is noticeable by small dents on the thighs and buttocks. Often, the skin on the abdomen is also not quite as tight as women would like. No wonder that in Germany more than 14.5 million euros are spent each year on skin care products that promise firm skin – and the trend … Plucking Makes the Skin Elastic: What Makes the Orange Peel Disappear
Products Azelaic acid is commercially available as gel and cream (Skinoren). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Azelaic acid (C9H16O4, Mr = 188.2 g/mol) is a saturated dicarboxylic acid. It exists as a white, odorless, crystalline solid that is poorly soluble in water at 20°C but dissolves well in … Azelaic Acid for Skin Problems
Products Fusidic acid is commercially available as film-coated tablets, cream, ointment, gauze, and ophthalmic drip gel (including Fucidin, Fucithalmic, and generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1968. See also under fusidic acid eye gel. Structure and properties Fusidic acid (C31H48O6, Mr = 516.7 g/mol) belongs to the steroid antibiotics. It is obtained … Fusidic Acid
The sun is important for our immune system, for the formation of vitamin D and last but not least for our mind. No wonder summer attracts people outside. However, many misconceptions circulate about the proper use of the sun and sun protection. Sun protection is important – that has become common knowledge. But not all … 9 Misconceptions About Sunbathing and Protection
Products Eflornithine is commercially available as a cream in many countries and has been approved since 2003 (Vaniqa). Vaniqa was released in the United States in 2000 and in the EU in 2001. Structure and properties Eflornithine (C6H12F2N2O2, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) is a fluorinated and methylated derivative of the amino acid ornithine. It is … Eflornithine
Products Prednicarbate is commercially available as a cream, solution, and ointment (Prednitop, Prednicutan). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Prednicarbate (C27H36O8, Mr = 488.6 g/mol) belongs to the class of potent glucocorticoids (class III). It is a non-halogenated prednisolone derivative. It exists as an odorless, white to yellowish-white, crystalline … Prednicarbate
Products Clotrimazole is commercially available as creams, creams, ointments, sprays, vaginal tablets, and vaginal creams alone or in combination with other active ingredients (e.g., Canesten, Gyno-Canesten, Imacort, Imazol, Triderm). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Clotrimazole (C22H17ClN2, Mr = 344.8 g/mol) is a chlorinated phenylmethylimidazole derivative. It exists as … Clotrimazole
Products Capsaicin cream at 0.025% or 0.075% (also 0.1%) is not registered as a finished drug in many countries, unlike other countries. It is produced as an extemporaneous preparation in pharmacies. The specialized trade can also order them from specialized service providers. On the other hand, patches containing the active ingredient (Qutenza) are approved as … Capsaicin Cream
Products Ketoconazole has been approved in many countries since 1981 and is now only commercially available as a shampoo and as a cream for external treatment (Nizoral, generics). Nizoral tablets were taken off the market in 2012 due to declining demand. This article refers to external use. Structure and properties Ketoconazole (C26H28Cl2N4O4, Mr = 531.4 … Ketoconazole
Products Hydrocortisone butyrate is commercially available as emulsion and cream (Locoid). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone-17-butyrate (C25H36O6, Mr = 432.6 g/mol) is an esterified, nonhalogenated glucocorticoid. It is a derivative of endogenous hydrocortisone. Effects Hydrocortisone butyrate (ATC D07AB02) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and antipruritic properties. The effects … Hydrocortisone Butyrate
Products Penciclovir is commercially available as a cream and tinted cream (Fenivir). It has been approved in many countries since 1997. Famvir cream is out of commerce. Structure and properties Penciclovir (C10H15N5O3, Mr = 253.3 g/mol) is a mimetic of the DNA building block 2′-deoxyguanosine and is structurally related to aciclovir. It exists as a … Penciclovir
Products On the one hand, anabolic steroids are on the market as approved drugs, for example testosterone and other androgens. On the other hand, many agents are also produced and distributed illegally. Structure and properties Anabolic steroids structurally correspond to or are derived from androgens, the male sex hormones. The prototype of the group is … Anabolic Steroids: Synthetic Testosterone