Hydrocortisone: Effects, Applications, Side Effects

How hydrocortisone works Hydrocortisone (“cortisol”) is produced by the body from cholesterol in the adrenal cortex. The amount of the hormone produced is mainly regulated by hormones of the pituitary gland (hypophysis). A lot of hydrocortisone is produced, especially in stressful situations, to ensure, among other things, that the body remains efficient. Such stress can … Hydrocortisone: Effects, Applications, Side Effects

Cortisone Tablets Effects and Side Effects

Products Cortisone tablets are medicinal products which are intended for ingestion and contain active substances from the group of glucocorticoids. The tablets, water-soluble tablets and sustained-release tablets are usually monopreparations, which are often divisible. Glucocorticoids were first used medicinally in the late 1940s. Structure and properties The glucocorticoids contained in the drugs are derived from … Cortisone Tablets Effects and Side Effects

Ear Drops

Products In many countries, only a few ear drops are currently on the market. They are also produced in pharmacies themselves. Structure and properties Ear drops are solutions, emulsions, or suspensions containing one or more active ingredients in liquids suitable for use in the ear canal. These include, for example, water, glycols, glycerol, propylene glycol, … Ear Drops

Ectoin

Products In many countries, medical products containing Ectoin include the following: Triofan hay fever, nasal spray (2%) and eye drops (2%). Triofan Naturel, nasal spray (2%) Sanadermil EctoinAcute cream (7%, for dermatitis). Collypan Dry Eyes, eye drops (0.5% Ectoin, 0.2% sodium hyaluronate). Structure and properties Ectoine or 2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid (C6H10N2O2, Mr = 142.2 g/mol) exists … Ectoin

Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Symptoms Inflammatory reactions in the diaper area: Reddened, wet, scaly erosions. Often shiny surface Vesicles and pustules Itching Painful open skin Diaper dermatitis with candida infection: Sharply demarcated, moist shiny skin redness in the folds of the buttocks and genital area. Scaly fringe at the transition zones to the healthy skin. Scattering of pinhead-sized nodules … Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Polymorphous Light Dermatosis

Symptoms Within minutes to hours or days, a red and itchy to burning rash appears after exposure to UV radiation (sunlight, solarium). It manifests itself in numerous forms, including papules, vesicles, papulovesicles, small blisters, as eczema or plaque, and is therefore called polymorphic. However, the same expression is usually observed in individual patients. Most affected … Polymorphous Light Dermatosis

Hydrocortisone Soft Ointment

Products and production Hydrocortisone soft ointments are manufactured in 1% or 2% concentrations in pharmacies as extemporaneous preparations. Concentration: 1% 2% Hydrocortisone acetate 1.0 2.0 Soft ointment KA or Unguentum Cordes 99.0 98.0 Recipe DMS The soft ointment consists mostly of viscous kerosene and petrolatum. The manufacturing prescription can be found in the DMS. Effects … Hydrocortisone Soft Ointment

Hydrocortisone Acetate

Products To date, hydrocortisone acetate is the only glucocorticoid approved for self-medication in many countries and is available without a doctor’s prescription. A cream (Dermacalm with dexpanthenol) and a hydrocream (Sanadermil) are available. Hydrocortisone was the first dermocorticoid and was introduced in the 1950s. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone acetate (C23H32O6, Mr = 404.5 g/mol) is … Hydrocortisone Acetate

Hydrocortisone Acetate Eye Ointment

Products Hydrocortisone acetate eye ointment Hydrocortisone-POS 1% was approved in many countries in 2014. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone acetate (C23H32O6, Mr = 404.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is an acetylated hydrocortisone (cortisol). Effects Hydrocortisone acetate (ATC S01BA02) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and antipruritic properties. The … Hydrocortisone Acetate Eye Ointment

Sunburn Causes and Remedies

Symptoms Sunburn manifests itself as an extensive reddening of the skin (erythema), as a 1st degree burn with pain, burning, itching, tightening of the skin and, in severe cases, additionally with skin blisters (transition to a 2nd degree burn). It develops continuously over several hours and reaches a maximum after 12 to 24 hours. The … Sunburn Causes and Remedies

Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Hemorrhoids are dilations of the vascular cushions in the anal canal. Possible symptoms include: Bleeding, blood on the toilet paper Pressure discomfort, pain, burning, itching. Unpleasant feeling Inflammation, swelling, skin inflammation. Discharge of mucus, oozing Prolapse, protrusion outside the anus (prolapse). Hemorrhoids can be classified according to various criteria. Common is the classification according … Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment

Groundhog Ointments

Products Marmot ointments are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Some pharmacies in the Alps make marmot ointments themselves as a house specialty. Other products (selection): Alpine Herbs marmot oil ointment, Puralpina, Exmonte and Marmol. The pure marmot fat can be obtained from the specialized trade at Hänseler. Ingredients Marmot ointments contain marmot fat (Adeps marmottae), … Groundhog Ointments