Products Zinc pyrithione is commercially available as a shampoo (Squa-med). It has been approved as a drug in many countries since 1980. In addition, cosmetics and medical products containing the active ingredient are also available. Structure and properties Zinc pyrithione (C10H8N2O2S2Zn, Mr = 317.7 g/mol) is structurally related to dipyrithione. Effects Zinc pyrithione (ATC D11AC08) … Zinc Pyrithione
Products Shampoos are marketed as drugs, personal care products, and medical devices. Examples of active ingredients in medicines are listed below: Glucocorticoids Selenium disulfide, sulfur Antifungals: Ketoconazole, ciclopirox Zinc pyrithione Salicylic acid Structure and properties Shampoos are liquid to viscous preparations for application to the skin and scalp, which are washed out with water after … Shampoos
Symptoms Dandruff is white or slightly gray in color. While dry dandruff tends to be small and small-shaped, greasy dandruff develops larger and also thicker scales due to the adhesive property of sebum. The most affected area is usually the crown of the head, while the nape of the neck usually has little or no … Dandruff
Products Dipyrithione is commercially available as a shampoo (Crimanex). It has been approved in many countries since 1987. Structure and properties Dipyrithione (C10H8N2O2S2, Mr = 252.3 g/mol) is structurally related to zinc pyrithione. Effects Dipyrithione (ATC D11AC08) is effective against dandruff by leading to normalization of skin formation. Indications For the treatment of dandruff, greasy … Dipyrithione
Symptoms Pityriasis versicolor is a skin disorder that occurs primarily on areas with high sebum production, such as the back, chest, upper arms, shoulders, armpits, neck, face, and scalp. Round to oval hyper- or hypopigmented patches occur. The skin is slightly thickened, scaly, and sometimes mildly itchy. The patches may be colored, for example, pink, … Pityriasis Versicolor: Medicinal Uses
Symptoms In areas with high sebum production and hair formation: scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, between eyelashes, beard and moustache region, behind the ear, on the ear, next to the nostrils, chest, around the belly button, genitoanal region Skin redness, typically symmetrical Greasy or powdery head dandruff Itching and burning Seborrhea Oily scaly skin Comorbidities: Acne, abscess, … Seborrheic Dermatitis
