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Sovateltide (development names IRL-1620 and PMZ-1620, [1] sold in India under the brand name Tyvalzi) [2] is a synthetic analog of endothelin-1 that works as a selective endothelin-B receptor agonist. In May 2023, it was approved in India to treat acute ischemic stroke. The drug was developed by Pharmazz. [2]
Melanin (/ ˈ m ɛ l ə n ɪ n / ⓘ; from Ancient Greek μέλας (mélas) 'black, dark') is a family of biomolecules organized as oligomers or polymers, which among other functions provide the pigments of many organisms. [1] Melanin pigments are produced in a specialized group of cells known as melanocytes.
Psoralen occurs naturally in the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia, as well as in the common fig, celery, parsley, West Indian satinwood, and in all citrus fruits. It is widely used in PUVA (psoralen + UVA ) treatment for psoriasis , eczema , vitiligo , and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma ; these applications are typically through the use of medications ...
A spate of new skincare brands are developed for, and tested on, skin of color. We researched and tested them so you can achieve smoother, brighter skin.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 11 February 2025. "Skin pigmentation" redirects here. For animal skin pigmentation, see Biological pigment. Extended Coloured family from South Africa showing some spectrum of human skin coloration Human skin color ranges from the darkest brown to the lightest hues. Differences in skin color among ...
Glow & Lovely (formerly Fair & Lovely) is an Indian skin-lightening cosmetic product of Hindustan Unilever introduced to the market in India in 1975. Glow & Lovely is available in India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Mauritius and other parts of Asia and is also exported to other parts of the world, such as the West, where it is sold in ...
Bishop's weed" is a name given to several species of plants; however, only Visnaga daucoides contains khellin. Khellin is rarely found in its pure form; instead it is found in Visnaga daucoides or "khella" extract. As a result, many healing properties have been attributed to khellin that are actually due to other constituents of the extract.
Melanotan II acts as a non-selective agonist of the melanocortin receptors MC 1, MC 3, MC 4, and MC 5. [4]Melanotan II produces melanogenesis by activation of the MC 1 receptor, whereas its clinically documented sexual effects are thought to be related to its ability to activate the MC 4 receptor (though the MC 3 is thought to also possibly be involved).