INTRODUCTION:  Novel semisolids are non greasy since they are made up of water washable bases. Hence they cause less irritation to skin and are superior to conventional semisolid dosage form.  Novel creams now a days are provided with nanoparticles and microspheres, which has an excellent emollient effect, with better spreadability, and less staining than oleaginous ointments. However both me...

During the healing process of third-degree skin burns, a very complex response involves different cells and tissues linked together by intra- and extra-cellular mechanisms. For the restoration of damaged tissues, angiogenesis is the key point in the formation of new blood vessels. By their emollient, astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, biostimulator, epithelizing and cicatrizing effect, ...

The purpose of this research was to assess the hygienic properties of commercially available dairy foods. The products surveyed included liquid milks (pasteurized and UHT-treated), cultured dairy products (kefir, cultured buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt, probiotic fermented milks), cheeses (quarg products, soft, semi-hard, hard, and extra hard cheeses made from bovine, caprine, and ovine milk), ...

This study presents the in vitro and in vivo testing of anti-inflammatory drug containing creams, hydrogels and organogels for dermal use. In vitro penetration studies were performed with products by measuring the diffused drug amount through synthetic membranes soaked in isopropyl myristate (IPM). Our developed preparations were investigated under in vitro conditions together with two marketed...

Curcuma longa L. or turmeric of the family Zingiberaceae is widely used in Thai traditional medicines for the treatment of rash, itching, tinea, and ringworm. Previous studies on turmeric oil reported effective antifungal activity against dermatophytes, a group of fungi that causes skin diseases. In this study, turmeric creams containing 6 and 10% w/w turmeric oil were prepared and tested again...

acid (vitamin C) is extensively used in a variety of formulations including creams. It is an ingredient of anti-aging cosmetic products alone or along with alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E). In solutions and creams, ascorbic acid is susceptible to air and light and undergoes oxidative degradation to dehydroascorbic acid and further to inactive products. The degradation is influenced by oxygen, tempe...

The waterproofing effect of a number of creams, oils, and greases was examined by measuring water loss from adult skin before and after topical application. Creams had a high water content and were ineffective, oils produced a modest fall in water loss, but paraffin in grease form had a pronounced, sustained waterproofing effect. A paraffin mixture (80% soft, 20% hard paraffin (BP) was then app...

Pressure ulcers are common among selected patient populations. Early therapeutic intervention may result in a decrease in the number of ulcers that progress to a later stage. The efficacy of specific skin creams for the treatment and prevention of early stage pressure ulcers has not previously been evaluated. We compared the healing rates of paired, early stage pressure ulcers treated with eith...

Outcome Measures Parentor child-rated severity of itch; parentor child-rated severity of sleep disturbance, irritability and skin appearance; emollient use (adherence); attitudes to eczema and emollient therapy. Results 50 subjects completed the intervention and follow-up. 20% had previously been shown how to apply emollient creams by a GP or nurse but only 10% were applying them correctly. The...