DEET

Products DEET is most commonly used in the form of a spray, but is also sold in other dosage forms. Among the best-known products in many countries is Anti Brumm forte. Some products are combined with other repellents. DEET was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture for the military in the 1940s and … DEET

Harvest Scabies

Symptoms Harvest scabies manifests itself in late summer and fall in a severely itchy and inflammatory rash with wheals that can last up to two weeks. The symptoms occur mainly on the ankle, armpits, back of the knee, elbows, legs, and below the belt. Complications: Possible complications include superinfections and secondary skin conditions due to … Harvest Scabies

Icaridin

Products Icaridin is commercially available as lotion and in the form of sprays (e.g. Anti-Brumm Night Lotion, Anti-Brumm Tick Stop + Citriodiol, Anti-Brumm Kids), among others. It is also known as picaridin and is one of the tropicalized repellents. Structure and properties Icaridin (C12H23NO3, Mr = 229.3 g/mol) is a chiral piperidine derivative that exists … Icaridin

Healthy Hiking

Hiking pharmacy You can find our hiking pharmacy checklist here: Hiking Pharmacy Selection of possible ailments Blisters on the feet: Blisters on the feet are caused by shear forces, which leads to the formation of a space in the prickle cell layer of the skin. This becomes filled with tissue fluid. Risk factors include heat, … Healthy Hiking

Brake Bites

Symptoms Possible symptoms of a horsefly bite include immediate onset of pain, bleeding, itching, and an inflammatory reaction with redness, warmth, and swelling of the skin. Horseflies can transmit pathogens. Causes The cause of symptoms is the bite of female horseflies, which are flies and blood-sucking insects. They have a sharp, knife-like mouth tool that … Brake Bites

Dengue

Symptoms Uncomplicated dengue fever manifests as sudden onset and high fever that lasts for about 2-7 days. It is accompanied by headache, pain behind the eyes, nausea, nodular-spotted rash, and muscle and joint pain. Other symptoms include flushing, itching, sensory disturbances, bleeding, and petechiae. A symptomless or mild course is also possible. The infection is … Dengue

Malaria Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Malaria (Italian, “bad air”) manifests itself in the following symptoms, which usually appear a few weeks after transmission. The incubation period ranges from a few days to several years: High fever, sometimes with rhythmic attacks of fever, every second or third day. However, the fever may also occur irregularly. Chills, profuse sweating. Headache, muscle … Malaria Causes and Treatment

Citriodiol

Products Citriodiol is commercially available in the form of sprays (e.g. Anti-Brumm Naturel, Anti-Brumm Tick Stop + Icaridin), among others. Structure and properties Citriodiol is produced from an extract of leaves of lemon eucalyptus, also called (family: Myrtaceae). A major active ingredient is -menthane-3,8-diol (PMD, C10H20O2, Mr = 172.3 g/mol). Effects Citriodiol protects between 6-8 … Citriodiol

Citronella Oil

Products Citronella oil is commercially available in the form of sprays, bracelets, fragrance lamps and as pure essential oil, among other products. Structure and properties Citronella oil is the essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the fresh or partially dried aerial parts of (PhEur). It exists as a pale yellow to brownish yellow liquid … Citronella Oil

Mosquito repellent

To protect yourself from annoying mosquito bites and thus avoid the unpleasant itching caused by them from the outset, there are a whole range of different possibilities. Furthermore, mosquito protection is not only helpful in preventing the tormenting itching, but especially in endangered areas it is also an important measure to protect against dangerous infectious … Mosquito repellent

Fly screen | Mosquito repellent

Fly screen The right clothing and the use of repellents provide effective protection outdoors. If, in addition, the penetration of mosquitoes into the house or bedroom is to be prevented, fly screens in windows and doors can be used effectively.There are numerous different possibilities to install fly screens in door and/or window frames. Also travel … Fly screen | Mosquito repellent