Products Nafarelin is commercially available as a nasal spray (Synrelina). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Nafarelin (C66H83N17O13, Mr = 1322.5 g/mol) is an agonist derivative and analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). It is present in the drug as nafarelin acetate. It is a decapeptide that is administered nasally … Nafarelin
Seborrhea, also known as seborrheic eczema or also seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin inflammation. The greasy, scaly inflammation occurs on the hairy head, trunk as well as face. Those areas of the skin affected by seborrhea show redness, with greasy, yellowish scales also appearing. In a few cases, patients complain of severe itching. What is … Seborrhea: Causes, Treatment & Help
Products Danazol was commercially available in many countries in the form of capsules and had been approved since 1977 (Danatrol). No finished drug products have since been registered. Structure and properties Danazol (C22H27NO2, Mr = 337.5 g/mol) is an isoxazole derivative of ethisterone related to testosterone. Danazol exists as a white to slightly yellow crystalline … Danazol
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
Sebaceous glands are holocrine glands of the body and have the task of producing sebum and protecting the skin from dehydration. They are located in the upper part of the dermis and can be found all over the body. Mostly they are located in the epithelium of a hair plant but they can also be … Sebaceous glands
In labial synechiae, the labia minora adhere to each other and can provide a breeding ground for bacteria as they progress, favoring urinary tract infections and even hydonephrosis. The most common cause of the phenomenon is trauma to the epithelial layer. Treatment is by daily application of an ointment with active ingredient estrogen. What is … Labial Synechiae: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms A chalazion (Greek chalazion, χαλαζιον) is a painless lipogranulomatous swelling of a meibomian gland in the eyelid, about the size of a pea. The nodule is located just below or above the edge of the eyelid and enlarges over several weeks (Figure, click to enlarge). It can cause eye irritation, an uncomfortable foreign body … Hailstone (Chalazion)
Products Selenium disulfide is commercially available as a shampoo (suspension) in fixed combination with sulfur (ectoselen). It has been approved in many countries since 1952. Selsun has not been marketed since 2019. Structure and properties Selenium disulfide (SeS2, Mr = 143.1 g/mol) exists as a yellow-orange to reddish-brown powder that is practically insoluble in water. … Selenium Disulfide
Symptoms In areas with high sebum production and hair formation: scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, between eyelashes, beard and moustache region, behind the ear, on the ear, next to the nostrils, chest, around the belly button, genitoanal region Skin redness, typically symmetrical Greasy or powdery head dandruff Itching and burning Seborrhea Oily scaly skin Comorbidities: Acne, abscess, … Seborrheic Dermatitis
Products Pure sulfur is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is found in creams, shampoos and sulfur baths, among other products. Structure and properties The pharmacopoeia defines sulfur for external use (S, Mr = 32.07 g/mol) as a yellow powder that is practically insoluble in water. Sulfur melts at about 119°C to form a red … Sulfur
Introduction Sebaceous glands are very important for the human skin. The fat secreted by the sebaceous glands has an important function: the skin should be kept supple and must not dry out. In some cases, however, there is an overproduction of sebum, which can lead to blockages of the sebaceous glands, for example. In technical … Sebaceous gland hyperactivity – symptoms and treatment
Influence on hair and scalp Sebaceous glands are also essential on the scalp. Due to the fat secreted by the sebaceous glands, the hair remains supple and does not become brittle. The shiny appearance is also related to the sebum. However, if there is an excessive sebum production on the scalp, the hair becomes greasy … Influence on hair and scalp | Sebaceous gland hyperactivity – symptoms and treatment