Products Calcipotriol is commercially available as a fixed combination with betamethasone dipropionate as a gel, ointment, and foam (Xamiol, Daivobet, Enstilar, generics). Structure and properties Calcipotriol (C27H40O3, Mr = 412.60 g/mol) is a synthetic derivative of natural vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). It exists as a white crystalline powder. Effects Calcipotriol (ATC D05AX02) has antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, and … Calcipotriol
Products Prefilled methotrexate syringes have been approved in many countries since 2005 (Metoject, generic). They contain between 7.5 to 30 mg of active ingredient, in increments of 2.5 mg. The dose is much lower than for chemotherapy (“low-dose methotrexate“). The syringes are stored at room temperature between 15 to 25 °C and protected from light. … Methotrexate Ready-To-Use Syringe
Products Methoxsalen was commercially available as a solution for extracorporeal use and had been approved since 2008 (Uvadex, Meladinine). Both products are now off the market. In Germany, some drugs are still available. see also under Methoxsalen cream. Structure and properties Methoxsalen (C12H8O4, Mr = 216.2 g/mol) is 8-methoxypsoralen, cf. psoralen. Effects Methoxsalen (ATC D05BA02) … Methoxsalen
Symptoms Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, benign, and noninfectious skin disease. It manifests as symmetrical (bilateral), sharply demarcated, bright red, dry, raised plaques covered by silvery scales. Typically affected areas are the elbows, knees, and scalp. Itching, a burning sensation and pain are other symptoms, and scratching further aggravates the condition. Psoriasis can also affect … Psoriasis Causes and Treatment
Definition Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease that can affect various parts of the human skin. Characteristics are mostly the reddish, scaly character of the skin. Psoriasis can occur in different forms. At the beginning, there may be only small reddish, scaly skin changes, but these can then spread over large areas of the body. … Psoriasis of the scalp
Diagnosis The diagnosis of psoriasis is made on the basis of the physical examination and some tests on the affected skin area. Thus, there are some phenomena that are typical of psoriasis and mark it. First of all, the candle phenomenon should be mentioned. If one scratches with a wooden spatula over the thickened, conspicuous … Diagnosis | Psoriasis of the scalp
Hair loss with psoriasis Psoriasis, which affects the scalp, also always has an effect on hair growth. The reason is that almost the entire scalp is covered with hair follicles. Inflammatory skin changes in the area of the scalp also always lead to the hair cells being impaired and restricted in their formation, with the … Hair loss with psoriasis | Psoriasis of the scalp
Transmission of psoriasis Since psoriasis is a so-called autoimmune disease, it is hereditary but not contagious. Even in the case of an acute flare, which is accompanied by a severe reddening of the skin and severe scaling, transmission to a healthy person is impossible, even when close by. Psoriasis during pregnancy Psoriasis rarely occurs for … Transmission of psoriasis | Psoriasis of the scalp
