Vaseline: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Pure petrolatum is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is contained in numerous body care products and cosmetics. In German, the substance may be referred to as “die Vaseline” or “das Vaselin”. In English, Vaseline is a brand name and the substance is called petroleum jelly. The name Vaseline comes from the American Robert … Vaseline: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Brittle lips

The skin of the lips is particularly at risk of drying out because, unlike the rest of the skin on the body, it has no sweat and sebaceous glands that can form a protective film rich in fat. This protective film normally keeps the skin supple and protects it from pathogens. Since this protective film … Brittle lips

Ointments and creams

Introduction There are numerous ointments and creams that you will certainly have in your household. But when is which ointment used? And what is the difference between an ointment, cream, lotion and gel? In the following we would like to give you a short overview of the most important preparations and in which case they … Ointments and creams

Aftercare of a tattoo

Introduction When stinging a tattoo, color is inserted into the middle layer of skin (dermis) with a needle. Since this is equivalent to an injury to the skin, a careful post-treatment must be done after the tattoo. As in the case of a slight abrasion or sunburn, the skin must be cared for and supported … Aftercare of a tattoo

Treat anal fissure

An anal fissure is the tearing of the mucosa in the anal region. This damage to the mucosa is favored by hard bowel movements and increased pressure during pressing. A distinction is made between an acute form of anal fissure, which can usually be treated conservatively, i.e. without surgery. The conservative treatment options include the … Treat anal fissure

Vaseline

Introduction Vaseline is a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules with an ointment-like consistency. For this reason it is used as a base in the production of various pharmaceuticals. The hydrocarbons are extracted from petroleum. There are two forms of petroleum jelly – petroleum jelly album and petroleum jelly flavum. Unlike Vaseline flavum, Vaseline album is a … Vaseline