Corns

Symptoms Corns are usually round, clearly demarcated, and hard thickenings of the skin that occur primarily on the toes over the bones due to excessive keratinization. In the center there is a cone-shaped core of keratin. It is not a skin condition. Corns are primarily an aesthetic problem, but can also lead to pain and … Corns

Corn Plaster for Removal and Treatment of Corns

Effects Corn patches are keratolytic, which means that they dissolve the cornea and soften it. This allows removal after a few days. Active ingredients The patches contain keratolytics; usually salicylic acid, lactic acid, or combinations. The keratolytics may be embedded in a foam ring, which further relieves pressure. Indications Corns Dosage According to the package … Corn Plaster for Removal and Treatment of Corns

Acetic Anhydride

Products Acetic anhydride is available in specialized stores. Structure and properties Acetic anhydride (C4H6O3, Mr = 102.09 g/mol) is the condensation product of two acetic acid molecules. It exists as a colorless liquid with a pungent odor of acetic acid. This is a result of hydrolysis with water: C4H6O3 (acetic anhydride) + H2O (water) 2 … Acetic Anhydride

Ester

Definition Esters are organic compounds formed by the reaction of an alcohol or phenol and an acid such as a carboxylic acid. The condensation reaction releases a water molecule. The general formula of esters is: esters can also be formed with thiols (thioesters), with other organic acids, and with inorganic acids such as phosphoric acid … Ester

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

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

Salicylic Acid: Effects, Uses & Risks

Salicylic acid is an aromatic compound with antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and anticoagulant effects. The compound occurs naturally in numerous plant species, but today it can also be produced synthetically. Salicylic acid is known primarily as the starting substance for the production of aspirin. What is salicylic acid? Probably the best-known pharmaceutical application of salicylic … Salicylic Acid: Effects, Uses & Risks

Cuticle Cream

Ingredients Keratolytics, such as salicylic acid. Products (selection) Camillen cuticle cream Scholl cuticle & nail cream for the foot

Calcium Carbase Salad

Products Calcium carbasalate (carbasalate calcium) is commercially available in the form of tablets and effervescent tablets (Alcacyl, Alca C with vitamin C). It has been approved in many countries since 1935. Note: Alcacyl powder contains lysine acetyl salicylate. Structure and properties Calcium carbasalate (C19H18CaN2O9, Mr = 458.4 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that … Calcium Carbase Salad

Acne Treatment

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

Halcinonide

Products Halcinonide was commercially available as a solution, cream, and fat cream, and was also combined fixedly with urea and salicylic acid (Betacorton, Betacorton S). It was approved in many countries in 1981. It was discontinued from 2018 to 2019. Structure and properties Halcinonide (C24H32ClFO5, Mr = 454.96 g/mol) exists as a white powder that … Halcinonide

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Products Triamcinolone acetonide is commercially available as suspension for injection (Kenacort-A), solution for injection (Kenacort-A Solubile, Ledermix), crystal suspension (Triamcort Depot), paste (Kenacort-A Orabase), tincture (Kenacort-A + salicylic acid), nasal spray (Nasacort, Nasacort Allergo), cream (Pevisone + Econazole). Structure and properties Triamcinolone acetonide (C24H31FO6, Mr = 434.5 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is … Triamcinolone Acetonide

Active Ingredient Salts

Structure and properties Many active pharmaceutical ingredients are present in the drug as organic salts. This means that the active ingredient is ionized and its charge is neutralized by a counterion (English ). For example, naproxen is present in the over-the-counter pain reliever as a sodium salt. In this form, it is referred to as … Active Ingredient Salts