Symptoms Irritant contact dermatitis is a common inflammatory condition of the skin. It often occurs on the hands and manifests in the following possible signs and symptoms: Redness Swellings Dry skin Scaling, often between the fingers Itching, burning, pain, tightness, tingling. Increased sensitivity, for example, to alcohol in disinfectants. Skin thickening Painful tears Crusts Erosions … Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Products Chitosan is available in many countries in the form of tablets and capsules. It is not marketed as a drug, but as a medical device or food supplement. Chitosan is also used as a pharmaceutical excipient, for wound dressings and numerous other purposes. This article refers to its use against obesity. Structure and properties … Chitosan
Products Various drugs and dietary supplements are commercially available in the form of soft capsules. Active ingredients administered with this dosage form include, for example, pain relievers (e.g., diclofenac, ibuprofen, acetaminophen), retinoids such as isotretinoin, thyroid hormones, cytostatics, ginseng, vitamins, and fatty oils such as fish oil, krill oil, linseed oil, and wheat germ oil. … Soft Capsules
Symptoms Telogen effluvium is a non-scarring, diffuse hair loss that occurs suddenly. More hairs than usual fall out all over the scalp hair. They are easily pulled out and left behind when brushing, showering or on the pillow. “Telogen” refers to the resting phase of the hair cycle, “effluvium” means increased hair loss see also … Telogen Effluvium
Symptoms Acne is a collective name for diseases of the sebaceous gland apparatus and hair follicles. The skin disease occurs predominantly puberty. Not all forms require treatment. However, a minority of patients suffer from severe acne, which should be treated in order to avoid long courses of the disease and scars if necessary. Areas of … Acne Treatment
Symptoms Milia (from Latin , millet) are small, whitish-yellow, asymptomatic papules 1-3 mm in size. The single or numerous skin lesions often occur on the face, eyelids, and around the eyes, but can occur all over the body. Milia are very common in newborns (up to 50%) and can develop at any age. Causes They … Milia
Products Tretinoin is commercially available as a cream and lotion (Airol) and in capsule form (Vesanoid). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. The Retin-A cream and gel went out of commerce in many countries at the end of 2012 for commercial reasons. This article refers to external treatment. Structure and properties Tretinoin … Tretinoin
Symptoms Photosensitivity often manifests like sunburn in extensive skin redness, pain, a burning sensation, blistering, and hyperpigmentation after healing. Other possible skin reactions include eczema, itching, urticaria, telangiectasia, tingling, and edema. The nails may also be affected less frequently and may peel off in front (photoonycholysis). The symptoms are limited to the areas of the … Photosensitivity
Products Adapalene is commercially available as a cream and gel (Differin). It is also available in combination with benzoyl peroxide (Epiduo, Epiduo Forte). Adapalene has been approved in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Adapalene (C28H28O3, Mr = 412.52 g/mol) is a synthetic derivative of naphthalic acid without the typical retinoid structure. It exists … Adapalene
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
Symptoms As we age, our skin is no longer the same as the skin we received as infants. The main characteristics of aging skin include: Loss of elasticity and shine, pallor, sagging. Dry skin, rough skin, loss of barrier function, itching. Susceptibility to skin diseases, eg benign and malignant neoplasms, actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, … Aging Skin
Products Trifarotene was approved as a cream in the United States in 2019 and in Germany and many countries in 2020 (Aklief, Selgamis). Structure and properties Trifarotene (C29H33NO4, Mr = 459.6 g/mol) is a derivative of a terphenylic acid. It exists as a white to slightly yellow powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects … Trifarotene
