topical glucocorticoids

Cortisone Tablets Effects and Side Effects

Products Cortisone tablets are medicinal products which are intended for ingestion and contain active substances from the group of glucocorticoids. The tablets, water-soluble tablets and sustained-release tablets are usually monopreparations, which are often divisible. Glucocorticoids were first used medicinally in the late 1940s. Structure and properties The glucocorticoids contained in the drugs are derived from … Cortisone Tablets Effects and Side Effects

Skin Cracks on the Fingers

Symptoms Skin tears on the fingers – known as rhagades – are deep, cleft-like, and often keratinized lesions that extend into the dermis of the skin and occur mainly near the fingernails at the tips of the fingers. They may also occur on the back of the hand. Despite their small size, the skin tears … Skin Cracks on the Fingers

Eczema Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Eczema or dermatitis refers to an inflammatory disease of the skin. Depending on the type, cause and stage, various symptoms are possible. These include skin redness, swelling, itching, blisters, and dry skin. In the chronic stage, crusting, thickening, cracking and scaling are often also observed. Eczema is usually non-infectious, but can become secondarily infected, … Eczema Causes and Treatment

Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Symptoms Inflammatory reactions in the diaper area: Reddened, wet, scaly erosions. Often shiny surface Vesicles and pustules Itching Painful open skin Diaper dermatitis with candida infection: Sharply demarcated, moist shiny skin redness in the folds of the buttocks and genital area. Scaly fringe at the transition zones to the healthy skin. Scattering of pinhead-sized nodules … Diaper Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Prednicarbate

Products Prednicarbate is commercially available as a cream, solution, and ointment (Prednitop, Prednicutan). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Prednicarbate (C27H36O8, Mr = 488.6 g/mol) belongs to the class of potent glucocorticoids (class III). It is a non-halogenated prednisolone derivative. It exists as an odorless, white to yellowish-white, crystalline … Prednicarbate

Prednisolone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Prednisolone is commercially available as tablets, eye drops, eye ointment, cream, ointment, solution, foam, and suppositories (Pred Forte, Prednisolone Streuli, Premandol, Spiricort, Ultracortenol). Structure and properties Prednisone (C21H26O5, Mr = 358.434 g/mol) is the prodrug of prednisolone. Effects Prednisolone (ATC H02AB06) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive properties. Indications Inflammatory non-infectious skin diseases see under … Prednisolone: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Hydrocortisone Soft Ointment

Products and production Hydrocortisone soft ointments are manufactured in 1% or 2% concentrations in pharmacies as extemporaneous preparations. Concentration: 1% 2% Hydrocortisone acetate 1.0 2.0 Soft ointment KA or Unguentum Cordes 99.0 98.0 Recipe DMS The soft ointment consists mostly of viscous kerosene and petrolatum. The manufacturing prescription can be found in the DMS. Effects … Hydrocortisone Soft Ointment

Hydrocortisone Acetate

Products To date, hydrocortisone acetate is the only glucocorticoid approved for self-medication in many countries and is available without a doctor’s prescription. A cream (Dermacalm with dexpanthenol) and a hydrocream (Sanadermil) are available. Hydrocortisone was the first dermocorticoid and was introduced in the 1950s. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone acetate (C23H32O6, Mr = 404.5 g/mol) is … Hydrocortisone Acetate

Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Products Hydrocortisone butyrate is commercially available as emulsion and cream (Locoid). It has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone-17-butyrate (C25H36O6, Mr = 432.6 g/mol) is an esterified, nonhalogenated glucocorticoid. It is a derivative of endogenous hydrocortisone. Effects Hydrocortisone butyrate (ATC D07AB02) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and antipruritic properties. The effects … Hydrocortisone Butyrate

Metal Allergy

Symptoms Local skin reactions such as itching, inflammation, redness, and blistering occur acutely, especially at the sites of contact with the trigger. In the chronic stage, dry, scaly and cracked skin is often observed, e.g. in the form of chronic hand eczema. Affected areas include the hands, abdomen and earlobes. The rash can also appear … Metal Allergy