Products Azole antifungals are approved in many countries for both topical and systemic treatment. They are available in numerous dosage forms-including creams, an oral gel, powders, sprays, tablets, capsules, injectables, vaginal creams, and vaginal tablets. The first azole antifungal came on the market in the 1950s. Structure and properties The name azole refers to heterocycles … Azole Antifungals
Symptoms Dandruff is white or slightly gray in color. While dry dandruff tends to be small and small-shaped, greasy dandruff develops larger and also thicker scales due to the adhesive property of sebum. The most affected area is usually the crown of the head, while the nape of the neck usually has little or no … Dandruff
Synonyms in a broader sense dandruff, pityriasis simplex capillitii, head borrhoea, pityriasis simplex capitis On the one hand there are the dry scales. They occur in very dry scalps and occur more frequently in winter, e.g. due to the heated room air. The oily scales, on the other hand, are found in oily hair, i.e. … Shed
Prognosis Head dandruff is usually successfully treated within four to five weeks, even if it is caused by a fungal infection. However, it is important to ensure that the appropriate anti-dandruff shampoo is used regularly and that the cause is successfully combated and certain risk factors are avoided. All articles in this series: Shed Prognosis
Shampoo is a hygiene product for cleaning the hair. It is used for basic cleaning and is used to remove sebum and impurities, in addition it nourishes the hair according to the hair type. What is shampoo? Originally, shampoo comes from India, where it was soon discovered by the women of the colonial masters for … Shampoo: Applications & Health Benefits
Tinea pedis, tinea pedum, foot mycosis, athlete’s foot, dermatophyte infection of the foot Definition A foot fungus, tinea pedis, is a usually protracted infection of the interdigital spaces between the toes, the soles of the feet and, in severe cases, the back of the foot with a filamentous fungus (dermatophyte). Dermatophytes attack especially the skin … Signs of athlete’s foot
Diagnostics What does the doctor do to verify the athlete’s foot signs? In addition to the optical findings and the complaints expressed by the person affected such as itching, redness, scaling, a laboratory examination is essential. Sufficient sample material is taken from the edge of the scaly skin area to examine it directly under a … Diagnostics | Signs of athlete’s foot
Products Dipyrithione is commercially available as a shampoo (Crimanex). It has been approved in many countries since 1987. Structure and properties Dipyrithione (C10H8N2O2S2, Mr = 252.3 g/mol) is structurally related to zinc pyrithione. Effects Dipyrithione (ATC D11AC08) is effective against dandruff by leading to normalization of skin formation. Indications For the treatment of dandruff, greasy … Dipyrithione
Fields of application Potassium aluminium sulfuricum – also known as alum – is known for its hemostatic and wound healing properties. For smaller but still heavily bleeding wounds, the external application of this Schüssler salt is therefore ideally suited. In addition, it is often used to treat forgetfulness, lack of concentration or even dementia and … Schüssler Salt No. 20
Which dosage is the right one? The dosage must be adapted to the individual complaints and is given in potencies that depend on the area of application. Frequently used for this salt is the potency D12, but also D6 or D3 are sometimes recommended for use. The potency D3 is said to have a particularly … Which dosage is the right one? | Schüssler Salt No. 20
Hair anatomy and physiology Hairs are horny filaments formed by test tube-shaped invaginations of the epidermis. The portion protruding obliquely from the skin is called the hair shaft. Inserted into the skin and extending to the subcutis is the so-called hair follicle. The hair also includes the sebaceous glands, which open into the hair funnel, … Hair Anatomy and Physiology
Products Selenium disulfide is commercially available as a shampoo (suspension) in fixed combination with sulfur (ectoselen). It has been approved in many countries since 1952. Selsun has not been marketed since 2019. Structure and properties Selenium disulfide (SeS2, Mr = 143.1 g/mol) exists as a yellow-orange to reddish-brown powder that is practically insoluble in water. … Selenium Disulfide
