We are talking about an experience that probably every one of us has had. Whether riding a bike, shaving or simply doing housework – we get injured. At first we feel severe pain, then the wound seems numb. When scabs form over the injury and the healing process begins, we often experience intense itching. Why … Why do Wounds Itch?
Products Among the best-known zinc ointments in many countries are Oxyplastin, ZinCream and Penaten cream. Other ointments contain zinc oxide (e.g., almond oil ointments) and it is also possible to make them in the pharmacy (e.g., zinc paste PH, zinc oxide ointment PH). Congo ointment is no longer on the market as a finished drug, … Zinc Ointment: Effects, Side Effects, Interactions, Uses
Products Zinc oxide is contained in zinc ointments, shaking mixtures, in sunscreens, skin care products, hemorrhoid ointments, baby care products, cosmetics and wound healing ointments, among others. Zinc oxide is also combined with other active ingredients in a fixed manner and traditionally numerous magistral formulations have been made with the active ingredient. Its medicinal use … Zinc Oxide
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
At just under two square meters, the skin is our largest organ. It has many tasks: Among other things, it protects us from heat and cold, is a sensory organ and demarcates our body from the environment. In addition, it shapes the appearance of each individual quite significantly – which is why skin diseases are … Skin and Hair
Products Jacutin gel and emulsion are no longer commercially available. Alternatives for the treatment of scabies and head lice: see corresponding indications. In Germany, the “Jacutin Pedicul Fluid” is on the market. However, it contains dimeticone and not lindane. Structure and properties Lindane or 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (C6H6Cl6, Mr = 290.83 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder … Lindane
Wait until the bleeding stops, clean dirty wounds with lukewarm tap water (or even mineral water) without touching them with your finger. You can disinfect with calendula essence (mix 1:5 with warm water) or a disinfectant. Then cover the wound aseptically with a quick wound dressing (“plaster“) or a gauze compress, which you fasten with … What Can you do If you are Injured?
Effects Absorptive Promotes wound healing Absorb exudate Promote epithelialization Can remain on the wound for up to a week Indications Mainly for chronic wounds: Pressure ulcers, lower leg ulcers. Selected products Hydrocoll Coloplast Comfeel Plus Suprasorb H Varihesive E /-Border See also Hydrogels, wound treatment
Products Retapamulin is commercially available as an ointment (Altargo). It was approved in the EU in 2007 and in many countries in 2009. Structure and properties Retapamulin is a semisynthetic derivative of pleuromutilin derived from the pillz (cat’s ear). Effects Retapamulin (ATC D06AX13) is bacteriostatic against and by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis via ribosomal binding. … Retapamulin
Everyone is afraid of accidents and injuries. And everyone is also afraid of having to help – and not being able to. Projections from a 2002 survey found that 35 million are apprehensive about giving first aid; 25 million would wait for someone else to help. This attitude can cost some people their lives. Helping … First Aid: Every Minute Counts
Principles In modern wound care, suitable wound dressings are used to create a moist wound environment, which is intended to optimize the healing process. Drying of the wound and scab formation are avoided as much as possible, as this delays healing. Infections should be avoided as much as possible by applying appropriate hygiene measures. General … Wound Care
Types Bite wounds Skin blisters Bruises Lacerations Lacerations Abrasions Gunshot wounds Stab wounds Radiation wounds Burns Burns Combinations, for example laceration bruise. Wounds can be open or closed. Symptoms Pain, burning, stinging Tissue injury Loss of function of the affected organ Course Wound healing proceeds in three characteristic phases: 1. Cleansing phase (exudative phase): Due … Wounds
