Synonym Triamcinolone acetonideVolon® A is a drug belonging to the glucocorticoid group. Glucocorticoids have the property of counteracting inflammation and allergies and reducing the body’s immune response. Due to these three properties of Volon® A it can be used in a wide range of diseases. The application ranges from inflammatory skin diseases to rheumatic diseases … Volon A
Contraindications Volon® A is not recommended in cases of immunodeficiency, as it additionally suppresses the immune system. Volon® A can also not be used in case of severe infections. In cases of damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa, severe osteoporosis and mental illness, the advantages and disadvantages of therapy with Volon® A must be weighed up. … Contraindications | Volon A
Symptoms Dandruff is white or slightly gray in color. While dry dandruff tends to be small and small-shaped, greasy dandruff develops larger and also thicker scales due to the adhesive property of sebum. The most affected area is usually the crown of the head, while the nape of the neck usually has little or no … Dandruff
Products Medicines containing dithranol are no longer on the market in many countries. They can be imported from abroad or prepared as extemporaneous preparations in a pharmacy. Corresponding regulations can be found, for example, in the DMS. Dithranol is incorporated into petrolatum and thick kerosene, for example. Structure Dithranol (C14H10O3, Mr = 226.2 g/mol) is … Dithranol
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
Products Apremilast is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Otezla). It was approved in the United States in 2014 and in many countries and the EU in 2015. Structure and properties Apremilast (C22H24N2O7S, Mr = 460.5 g/mol) is a dioxoisoindole acetamide derivative. Effects Apremilast (ATC L04AA32) has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. The effects … Apremilast
Products Mometasone furoate is commercially available as a cream, ointment, emulsion, and solution (Elocom, Monovo, Ovixan). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. This article refers to use on the skin. Nasal sprays are also available; see mometasone nasal spray. In 2020, a fixed combination with indacaterol was approved for asthma therapy (Atectura … Mometasone
Products The first therapeutic monoclonal antibody was approved in 1986. Muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone OKT3) binds to the CD3 receptor on T cells and has been used in transplantation medicine. Numerous drugs containing antibodies are now available. A selection of active substances can be found at the end of this article. These are expensive drugs. For example, … Monoclonal Antibodies
The cornea (corneal (cell) layer, stratum corneum) is the outermost layer of the epidermis. It consists of squamous epithelial cells (corneocytes), which are actually already dead and therefore have neither a cell nucleus nor other cell organelles. Depending on how much mechanical stress the skin is exposed to at a certain point, the cornea can … The best way to remove the cornea
Corneal thickness The thickness of the cornea is subject to considerable variations from body part to body part and from person to person. Cell layers between 12 and 200 are considered normal. The corneal layer is usually thickest on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands, very thin, for example, on … Corneal thickness | The best way to remove the cornea
Synonyms in a broader sense dandruff, pityriasis simplex capillitii, head borrhoea, pityriasis simplex capitis On the one hand there are the dry scales. They occur in very dry scalps and occur more frequently in winter, e.g. due to the heated room air. The oily scales, on the other hand, are found in oily hair, i.e. … Shed
Prognosis Head dandruff is usually successfully treated within four to five weeks, even if it is caused by a fungal infection. However, it is important to ensure that the appropriate anti-dandruff shampoo is used regularly and that the cause is successfully combated and certain risk factors are avoided. All articles in this series: Shed Prognosis