Cholinergic Urticaria

Symptoms Cholinergic urticaria is a type of urticaria that occurs primarily on the upper body, chest, neck, face, back, and arms. It manifests itself in an initially scattered and then coalescing redness of the skin, itching, burning and a sensation of warmth. At the same time, small wheals form, which are smaller than in other … Cholinergic Urticaria

Levocetirizine

Products Levocetirizine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and as drops (Xyzal, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Levocetirizine is the -enantiomer of cetirizine (Zyrtec, both UCB-Pharma SA). Levocetirizine tablets contain 5 mg of active ingredient; cetirizine tablets contain 10 mg (plus 5 mg of the -enantiomer). Unlike … Levocetirizine

Hydroxyzine

Products Hydroxyzine is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and as a syrup (Atarax). It has been approved in many countries since 1956. Structure and properties Hydroxyzine (C21H27ClN2O2, Mr = 374.9 g/mol) is a piperazine derivative. It is present in drugs as hydroxyzine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in … Hydroxyzine

Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema

Symptoms Atopic dermatitis, or neurodermatitis, is a noncontagious, chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes episodes of red, rough, dry or weeping, crusted and scaly skin. Eczema can occur all over the body and is typically accompanied by severe itching. Patients have dry skin. In infants, the disease begins on the scalp and cheeks. Depending on … Atopic Dermatitis: Eczema