Carboxylic Acids

Definition Carboxylic acids are organic acids with the general structure R-COOH (less commonly: R-CO2H). It is composed of a residue, a carbonyl group, and a hydroxyl group. The functional group is called the carboxy group (carboxyl group). Molecules with two or three carboxy groups are called dicarboxylic acids or tricarboxylic acids. An example of a … Carboxylic Acids

Actinic Keratosis Treatment

Symptoms Actinic keratosis is a skin disease that manifests itself in various forms. Pink or brown, scaly, highly keratinized patches or papules often form on a reddened base, with sizes ranging from millimeters to centimeters. The lesions can occur all over the body, but usually affect sun-exposed areas such as the head, bald head, ears, … Actinic Keratosis Treatment

Trichloroacetic Acid

Products Trichloroacetic acid is contained as a concentrated gel in Wartner pen for warts, among other products. It is a medical device. As a pure substance, trichloroacetic acid is also available in pharmacies. Specialty retailers can order it from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties Trichloroacetic acid (C2HCl3O2, Mr = 163.4 g/mol) is a trichloro derivative … Trichloroacetic Acid

Acids

Products Acids are found in numerous drugs as active ingredients or as excipients. As pure substances, they are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In the household, they are found, for example, in lemon juice, fruit juice, vinegar and cleaning agents. Definition Acids (HA), with the exception of Lewis acids, are chemical compounds that contain a … Acids

Plantar Warts

Symptoms Plantar warts are hard, rough, granular and benign skin growths that appear on the sole of the foot. They are surrounded by a cornified ring. Plantar warts occur mainly on the ball of the foot and on the heel. They grow towards the inside and have a thickened horny layer on the surface. Pain … Plantar Warts

Molluscum Contagiosum (Dell Warts)

Symptoms Dell’s warts are a viral and benign infectious disease of the skin or mucosa that occurs primarily in children and immunocompromised individuals. The disease manifests as single or numerous round, dome-shaped, shiny, skin-colored or white papules that usually have a central depression with a spongy core that can be squeezed. A single patient may … Molluscum Contagiosum (Dell Warts)

Common Warts

Symptoms Common warts are benign skin growths that occur mainly on the hands and feet. They have a fissured and rough surface, a hemispherical structure and occur singly or in groups. The black dots in the wart are thrombosed blood vessels. Warts on the sole of the foot are called plantar warts or plantar warts. … Common Warts

Black Hair Tongue

Symptoms In black hairy tongue, a colored, hairy coating appears on the middle and back portions of the tongue. The discoloration can be black, gray, green, brown, and yellow. Itching, burning of the tongue, bad breath, changes in taste, metallic taste, nausea and lack of appetite are other possible symptoms. When swallowed, the “hairs” may … Black Hair Tongue

Chloroacetic Acid

Products Chloroacetic acid is commercially available as a solution for external use (acetocaustine). It has been approved in many countries since 1984. Structure and properties Chloroacetic acid (C2H3ClO2, Mr = 94.5 g/mol) is a chlorinated acetic acid derivative. It exists as colorless crystals with a pungent odor that are readily soluble in water. Effects Chloroacetic … Chloroacetic Acid