We are talking about an experience that probably every one of us has had. Whether riding a bike, shaving or simply doing housework – we get injured. At first we feel severe pain, then the wound seems numb. When scabs form over the injury and the healing process begins, we often experience intense itching. Why … Why do Wounds Itch?
The peach belongs to the genus Prunus and the rose family (Rasaceae). They belong to the stone fruit and are particularly popular as a summer fruit. There are a countless number of varieties, which not only look different, but some also taste different. This is what you should know about the peach The peach is … Peach: Intolerance & Allergy
Symptoms A tick bite is usually harmless. A local allergic skin reaction with itching may develop within hours to two days after the bite. Rarely, a dangerous anaphylaxis is possible. The transmission of infectious diseases during the tick bite is problematic. Two diseases are of particular importance: 1. Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused … Tick Bites
Products Pyriproxifen is commercially available as a spot-on solution for cats. Medicines for dogs are approved in many countries but are not currently available. Structure and properties Pyriproxifen (C20H19NO3, Mr = 321.4 g/mol) is a pyridine derivative derived from fenoxycarb. Effects Pyriproxifen (ATCvet QP53AX23) inhibits the development of flea eggs and larvae for 3 months … Pyriproxifen
Products Indoxacarb is commercially available as a drop-on solution for dogs and cats. It was approved in many countries in July 2012. Structure and properties Indoxacarb (C22H17ClF3N3O7, Mr = 527.8 g/mol) is a prodrug that is biotransformed to the active metabolite only in the insect by cleavage of the carbomethoxy group. It belongs to the … Indoxacarb
A fibroma is a benign, usually discolored growth in human skin or connective tissue. It is quite harmless in most cases and can be removed if it is bothersome, painful, or displeasing for cosmetic reasons. Fibroma is quite common overall. What is a fibroma? A fibroma usually refers to a benign as well as tumor-like … Fibroma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Crotamiton was available in many countries as a cream and lotion for external use (Eurax). It was approved in 1946. In 2012, its distribution was discontinued. Structure and properties Crotamiton (C13H17NO, Mr = 203.3 g/mol) exists as a colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid with a slight amine odor. It is sparingly soluble in … Crotamiton
The elimination diet is a diagnostic procedure to determine food intolerances when allergological tests have not allowed sufficient conclusions. In the elimination diet, a food is omitted for days at a time according to a fixed pattern and then reintroduced into the diet in order to be able to attribute reactions of the body to … Elimination Diet: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Products Fipronil is commercially available in many countries as a drop-on solution (spot-on) and as a spray for dogs and cats (e.g., Frontline, Eliminall). It is available as a veterinary drug and has been approved since 1995. Fipronil is also included in combination preparations together with the juvenile hormone analog S-methoprene, which inhibits the development … Fipronil
As an alternative to conventional medicine, numerous medicinal plants exist, some of which can develop a similar potential as chemical drugs. Among these, for example, is the celandine. However, great caution is required when dealing with celandine. An overdose can lead to toxic phenomena. Occurrence and cultivation of celandine. Celandine can be increasingly found along … Celandine: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Erenumab (Aimovig) was the first agent from the group of CGRP inhibitors to be approved in 2018. Fremanezumab (Ajovy) and galcanezumab (Emgality) followed. Structure and properties CGRP inhibitors are humanized or human monoclonal IgG antibodies directed against calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Low-molecular-weight CGRP receptor antagonists (so-called Gepante) are in clinical development. Some agents have … CGRP Inhibitors
Products Permethrin is contained in numerous veterinary medicines, plant protection products, in agents against vermin such as insect sprays against wasps, ants, woodworms, moths, and in repellents. In many countries, only one drug was registered with Swissmedic for a long time, namely Loxazol lotion (1%) against head lice. The cream with 5% permethrin against scabies … Permethrin
