What is urea? Urea – also known as carbamide – is produced when protein building blocks (amino acids) are broken down in the liver. This initially produces toxic ammonia, which in higher concentrations damages the brain in particular. For this reason, the body converts most of the ammonia into non-toxic urea, which is then excreted … Urea: What your lab value means
The following provides insight into the various causes of brittle fingernails, their diagnosis and progression. In addition, treatment and prevention options are discussed. What are brittle fingernails? Brittle fingernails are a common phenomenon and are considered to belong to the field of cosmetic problems. A fingernail is a milky translucent keratin plate at the end … Brittle Fingernails: Causes, Treatment & Help
Arginine, in its L form, is an important semiessential proteinogenic amino acid. It is the sole supplier of the neurotransmitter nitric oxide. A deficiency of arginine promotes the development of arteriosclerosis and other so-called diseases of civilization. What is arginine? Arginine is the proteinogenic amino acid with the highest content of nitrogen in the molecule. … Arginine: Function & Diseases
Ichthyoses are not curable. Their treatment is therefore based on the individual signs of the disease and is therefore only symptomatic. Since the skin is overall too dry, it needs water and fat and must be “descaled”. Baths with common salt and bath oil are considered very useful. Sponges for brushing the skin are essential. … Ichthyosis: Treatment
Not much is known about the causes of autosomal recessive lamellar ichthyosis. However, mutations have been found in the enzyme transglutaminase. Transglutaminase is responsible for the formation of the cell membrane in the stratum corneum cells. In the meantime, a second gene locus has been found, but what is encoded at this site is currently … Ichthyosis: Causes and Social Consequences
Ichthyosis, also known by the technical term ichthyosis, refers to a genetically caused skin disease in which skin cell renewal is disturbed. Increased to extreme scaling and keratinization of the skin is the main feature of ichthyosis, which occurs in numerous manifestations and is triggered by errors in the genetic material. The life of sufferers … Ichthyosis (Ichthyosis)
Potassium chloride is a potassium salt that is contained in isotonic drinks and some medical products, among other things. In addition, it is one of the components of electrolyte infusion and is indicated for ventricular fibrillation, for example. What is potassium chloride? Potassium chloride is used in isotonic drinks and solutions to support electrolyte balance. … Potassium Chloride: Effects, Uses & Risks
Effects Keratolytic: soften and loosen skin, nails and calluses Indications Depending on the substance and dosage form: Acne Scab Corns, calluses Warts Dandruff Active ingredients Allantoin Benzoyl peroxide Urea Potassium iodide ointment Lactic acid Resorcinol Retinoids Salicylic acid, e.g., triple ointment, salicylaseline Selenium disulfide See also Cuticle cream
Products Pastes are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Typical examples are the zinc pastes, pasta cerata Schleich, pastes for use on the lips, skin protection pastes and pastes against fungal infections. They are generally used less frequently than creams and ointments. Structure and properties Pastes are semisolid preparations with a high proportion of finely dispersed … Pastes
Products Fusscremen are available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. As a rule, they are cosmetics and only rarely approved drugs. Structure and properties A foot cream is a preparation for external use, intended for application to the feet. Typical ingredients are (selection): Ointment base, e.g. with lanolin, fats, fatty oils, petrolatum, macrogols. Water, glycerin, … Fusscremen
Products Hydroxycarbamide is commercially available in the form of capsules (Litalir, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Hydroxycarbamide (CH4N2O2, Mr = 76.1 g/mol) is a hydroxylated urea (-hydroxyurea). It exists as a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Hydroxycarbamide (ATC L01XX05) is cytostatic. … Hydroxycarbamide
Symptoms Sunburn manifests itself as an extensive reddening of the skin (erythema), as a 1st degree burn with pain, burning, itching, tightening of the skin and, in severe cases, additionally with skin blisters (transition to a 2nd degree burn). It develops continuously over several hours and reaches a maximum after 12 to 24 hours. The … Sunburn Causes and Remedies
