Symptoms Bath dermatitis manifests as a red, inflamed, and allergic rash with a severe and uncomfortable itching sensation. Burning and tingling also occur. The injection sites of the cercariae are recognizable as reddened spots, papules, pustules or small blisters. Mild discomfort may already occur in the water, but symptoms develop with a time delay of … Cercarial Dermatitis (Swimmer’s Itch)
Symptoms In venous insufficiency, the normal return flow of venous blood to the heart is disturbed due to various causes. The following symptoms occur on the legs, especially the ankle and lower leg: Superficial venous dilatation: Varicose veins, spider veins, varicose veins. Pain and heaviness, tired legs Fluid retention, swelling, “water in the legs”. Calf … Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Products Betamethasone is commercially available as tablets, injectable, scalp application, cream, lotion, ointment, gel, solution, patch, and eye ointment. Structure and properties Betamethasone (C22H29FO5, Mr = 392.5 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Betamethasone is antinflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive. Indications Allergic diseases Rheumatic diseases Collagen diseases Dermatological diseases … Betamethasone
Symptoms Bed bug bites are often arranged in rows on the skin. They itch intensely, are reddened, and may swell. Possible complications may include superinfections, skin diseases, and allergic reactions. In case of a heavy infestation, even anemia is possible and the bedbug can at least theoretically transmit infectious diseases – however, this is considered … Bed Bugs
Symptoms So-called dyshidrotic eczema manifests itself in itchy, non-reddened vesicles or blisters (bullae) that may appear on the sides of the fingers, on the palms of the hands, and also on the feet. The rash is often bilateral and symmetrical. The vesicles or blisters are filled with edema fluid (“water blisters”) and are located in … Dyshidrotic Eczema
Products Desonide was commercially available as a cream (Locapred). It had been approved in many countries since 1983. It was discontinued in 2020. Structure and properties Desonide (C24H32O6, Mr = 416.5 g/mol) is a nonfluorinated, fused glucocorticoid. It exists as a white and odorless powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Desonide (ATC D07AB08) … Desonid
Products In many countries, medicines containing desoximetasone (formerly topisolone ointment) are no longer on the market. In other countries, the ointment is available. Structure and properties Desoximetasone (C22H29FO4, Mr = 376.5 g/mol) Effects Desoximetasone (ATC D07AC03 is a potent topical class III glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive effects. Indications For the treatment of inflammatory … Desoximetasone
Symptoms Dry skin is rough, dull, scaly, brittle, pale and less supple than normal skin. It may feel tight, painful, and irritated. Dry skin is a risk factor for the development of inflammatory, allergic and infectious skin diseases and is often accompanied by inflammation, tearing, bleeding and itching. It occurs mainly on the extremities and … Dry Skin: Causes and Remedies
Symptoms Possible symptoms include chapped, crusted, rough, painful and dry lips, tightness, burning, redness, scaling and swelling. The adjacent skin is often eczematously affected, for example in lip lick eczema. The symptoms are aggravated by the feeling of having to constantly wet the lips with the tongue. Causes Causes include: Cold, windy weather (fall, winter) … Dry Lips: Causes and Remedies
Physiological background Itch results from activation of specialized afferent unmyelinated C fibers in the skin. These fibers are anatomically identical to those that conduct pain but differ in function and stimulus transmission to the brain. They contain a number of receptors such as histamine receptors, PAR-2, endothelin receptor, and TRPV1, and mediators such as histamine, … Itch
Symptoms Calf lichen is a localized fungal infection of the skin with vesicles, papules, and pustules. The skin is pale on the inside and surrounded by a red ring on the outside. A strong inflammation is typical. The scalp, face, nails, beard and exposed skin areas such as the arms can be affected. The infection … Calf Lichen
Products Flumetasone pivalate is commercially available as a cream and ointment (locacortene, locasalen + salicylic acid). It has been approved in many countries since 1964. Structure and properties Flumetasone pivalate (C27H36F2O6, Mr = 494.6 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. The steroid is twice fluorinated. Effects Flumetasone pivalate … Flumetasone Pivalate