Products Methylaminolevulinate is commercially available as a cream (Metvix). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. Structure and properties Methylaminolevulinate (C6H11NO3, Mr = 145.2 g/mol) is an ester of aminolevulinic acid. It is present in the drug product as methylaminolevulinate hydrochloride, a white to slightly yellowish powder that is readily soluble in water. … Methylaminolevulinate
Products Hydroquinone is commercially available in many countries as a drug product as a cream (combination preparation). Monopreparations are also available in some countries. Structure and properties Hydroquinone (C6H6O2, Mr = 110.1 g/mol) or 1,4-dihydroxybenzene exists as a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. It belongs to the diphenols or dihydroxybenzenes. Effects … Hydroquinone
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 is commercially available as an ointment, fatty ointment, cream, in tablet form, and as an injection and infusion preparation (e.g., Medrol, generics). Structure and properties Methylprednisolone (C22H30O5, Mr = 374.5 g/mol) Effects Methylprednisolone (ATC D07AA01, ATC D10AA02, ATC H02AB04) is anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive.
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 Halcinonide was commercially available as a solution, cream, and fat cream, and was also combined fixedly with urea and salicylic acid (Betacorton, Betacorton S). It was approved in many countries in 1981. It was discontinued from 2018 to 2019. Structure and properties Halcinonide (C24H32ClFO5, Mr = 454.96 g/mol) exists as a white powder that … Halcinonide
Products Halometasone is commercially available as a cream in combination with triclosan (Sicorten plus). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Halometasone (C22H27ClF2O5, Mr = 444.9 g/mol) is a chlorinated and fluorinated (halogenated) steroid. Effects Halometasone (ATC D07AC12) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive properties. It is a potent class III … Halometasone
Products Tretinoin is commercially available as a cream and lotion (Airol) and in capsule form (Vesanoid). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. The Retin-A cream and gel went out of commerce in many countries at the end of 2012 for commercial reasons. This article refers to external treatment. Structure and properties Tretinoin … Tretinoin
Products Diflucortolone valerate has been commercially available in many countries since 1980 as a cream in fixed combination with the azole antifungal isoconazole (Travocort). Structure and properties Diflucortolone valerate (C27H36F2O5, Mr = 478.6 g/mol) Effects Diflucortolone valerate (ATC D07AC06) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and antipruritic properties. Indications In many countries, diflucortolone valerate is marketed exclusively … Diflucortolone Valerate
Treatment of the partner Vaginal mycosis is not a sexually transmitted disease, so transmission through sexual intercourse is very rare. As long as the partner shows no symptoms, treatment is usually not necessary. However, many women feel more comfortable if their partner is also treated for vaginal mycosis. Co-treatment of the partner used to be … Treatment of the partner | Treatment of vaginal mycosis
Introduction The vaginal mycosis is one of the most common infections in the genital area of women. Vaginal mycosis is not dangerous, but due to the typical symptoms such as itching in the vagina and discharge, an infection can be very unpleasant and should be treated quickly. The most common pathogen of vaginal mycosis is … Treatment of vaginal mycosis
Home remedy against vaginal mycosis Many women want a gentle and inexpensive treatment for vaginal mycosis and use home remedies that are anti-inflammatory and are supposed to fight the infection in a natural way. The possibilities range from a treatment with yoghurt to sitz baths with herbal additives to self-mixed vaginal rinses. Many women swear … Home remedy against vaginal mycosis | Treatment of vaginal mycosis
