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Colestyramine or cholestyramine (trade names Questran, Questran Light, Cholybar, Olestyr) is a bile acid sequestrant, which binds bile in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent its reabsorption. It is a strong ion exchange resin , which means it can exchange its chloride anions with anionic bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract and bind them ...
Aquaphor Healing Ointment, Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant, Dry Skin Body Moisturizer, Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment, For Dry, Cracked Skin & Minor Cuts & Burns, 14 Oz Jar amazon.com $15.97
Aquaphor is a brand of over-the-counter (OTC) skin care ointments manufactured by Beiersdorf Inc., an affiliate of Beiersdorf AG. Aquaphor is offered in four product ranges. There are two skin protectant ointments: [ 1 ] Aquaphor Original Ointment, used as a compounding agent; [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment, sold in ...
Skin conditions resulting from errors in metabolism are caused by enzymatic defects that lead to an accumulation or deficiency of various cellular components, including, but not limited to, amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. [16] Acute intermittent porphyria; Adrenoleukodystrophy (Schilder's disease) Alkaptonuria
In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...
For example chronic kidney disease (generalized or localized pruritus), hepatobiliary diseases (generalized pruritus), thyroid disorders (urticaria), polycythemia vera (generalized pruritus), iron deficiency anemia (skin lesions/scratching) and hodgkin’s lymphoma (the area where lymph nodes are affected) can all lead to clinical ...
Side effects may occur from sudden discontinuation and prolonged, continuous use can lead to skin thinning. [2] Intermittent use of topical steroids for atopic dermatitis is safe and does not cause skin thinning. [3] [4] [5]
The symptoms of DRESS syndrome usually begin 2 to 6 weeks but uncommonly up to 8–16 weeks after exposure to an offending drug. Symptoms generally include fever, an often itchy rash which may be morbilliform or consist mainly of macules or plaques, facial edema (i.e. swelling, which is a hallmark of the disease), enlarged and sometimes painful lymph nodes, and other symptoms due to ...