Curcumin or Indian Saffron is a yellow orange dye extracted from a spice called turmeric. Medically, studies have revealed its number benefits for human health. The prime medical benefits of curcumin or Indian saffron are its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. The image below demonstrates the medical benefits of Curcumin or Indian Saffron:
Syphilis is an infectious disease,
caused by Treponema pallidum. It is transmitted through sexual contact, from mother
to fetus or through skin contact from syphilis sore of the affected person. Typically, the patient is found to be afebrile
(without fever). The lesion of primary syphilis is called chancre. Chancre
presents as a single painless papule that erodes subsequently. These syphilis sores are
usually found on penis, external genitalia, mouth or around the anal canal. Regional
lympadenopathy is usually associated with primary lesion. Secondary syphilis
presents with localized or diffused mucocutaneous rash associated with
generalized non-tender lymphadenopathy. Tertiary syphilis results from prolonged
inflammatory process that occurs years after the initial lesion.
What is the treatment for
Syphilis?
For early lesions- treatment of
choice for syphilis sore is a single intramuscular dose of Benzathine penicillin 2.4 million
units. Alternative treatment for syphilis is Doxycycline 100 mg (Doxyn, Dotur), twice a day, for 14 days. If the duration of syphilis infection is more than 14 years, intramuscular Benzathine
penicillin 2.4 million units weekly are given for three weeks. Alternative treatment
is Doxycycline 100 mg, twice a day, for 28 days. Neurosyphilis is treated with intravenous
Benzyl penicillin 2-4 million units, every 4 hours, for 10-14 days.
The following groups of people should go for hepatitis B vaccination as
they are at risk of hepatitis B virus infection (HBV infection):
Health care professionals
The patients getting blood products transfused
The individuals having multiple sexual partners or unhealthy
sexual behavior
Drug abusers
The individuals who travel to the areas with prevalent
hepatitis B infection
The newborns or babies who born to mothers who are carriers
of HBV or with hepatitis B infection
The individuals who belong to HBV prevalent areas
The patients suffering from blood diatheses like sickle cell
anemia or thalassemia
The patients undergoing organ transplant
The people who are at risk of developing chronic liver
disease (CLD) such as the individuals carrying hepatitis B virus or who are
alcohol abusers
The patients with diabetes, chronic renal failure (CRF) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
The individuals who use the utensils of the patients with HBV
infection
The persons exposed to HBV infection like policemen,
fire-brigade personnel or army personnel
Hepatitis B vaccination schedule (Engerix-B) comprises of three injections to be injected into muscles at 0, 1, 6 months OR 0, 1, 2 months. However, for 0, 1, 2 months schedule, fourth dose is recommended at 12 month. Adult dose of HBV vaccine 20 micrograms (1 ml suspension).
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Depilus cream is used to treat hirsutism or to remove facial hairs. In other words, it is a hair removal cream. It contains a
substance called eflornithine hydrochloride that slows or
decreases the abnormal hair growth (hair removal cream). Depilus cream is
applied to the affected area of the face or the other parts of the body. Depilus cream is used to remove excessive hair, especially in the patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO).
Depilus Cream 13.9% (Eflornithine hydrochloride)
What is the mechanism of action of Depilus cream?
It reduces follicular cell growth rate and slows down the hair growth. Eflornithine inhibits an enzyme named ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) present in the human skin and catalyses the biosynthesis of polyamines necessary for cell growth.
How to use Depilus cream: Check the video below
How Depilus is packed? Check video below.
What are indications of Depilus cream?
Depilus cream (Eflornithine HCL) is indicated in women with unwanted facial hair.
How to use Depilus cream?
To use Depilus cream, wash your mouth, dry it and then apply
the cream gently two times a day. Wash your mouth after 4 hours. To get best results, massage a thin layer of the cream on chin, upper lip or other affected areas of face.
How long it takes to see improvement of hair removal?
It takes 4-8 weeks to see the improvement in hair removal. However, hair may regrow after the discontinuation of the treatment. It is not a depilatory preparation, but improves patient's appearance by reducing hair growth.
Can I use Depilus cream along with cosmetics, moisturizers and sunscreens?
Yes, Depilus cream can be used along with other cosmetics, moisturizers and sunscreens. You can apply Depilus cream first and wait till it dries before applying other skin products.
What are the side effects of Depilus cream?
Depilus or Eflornithine cream may cause side effects like
acne, burning or tingling of the skin, stinging sensation, skin rash or swollen skin patches.
What are the precautions for Depilus cream usage?
Store it at room temperature (below 30 centigrade); keep it away from children; do
not swallow it as it is only for external use; keep it in the container it comes packed in; avoid extreme heat, light
or moisture; do not freeze it and avoid high doses.
Can children and the elderly people use Depilus cream?
For children below 12 years of age, the safety and effectiveness of Depilus (Eflornithine HCL) have not been established yet. However, in geriatrics, no apparent difference of safety and effectiveness has been observed.
Can topical eflornithine hydrochloride be used in addition to laser hair treatment?
Yes, studies have shown that topical use of eflornithine HCL enhances the hair removal and reduces inflammatory papules. Eflornithine HCL reduces follicular cell growth rate while laser hair treatment suspends hair growth by heating the hair and surrounding tissues.
What are the contraindications of Depilus cream use?
It should not be used during pregnancy and lactation. Also, it is contraindicated for those patients with known hypersensitivity to Depilus cream.
What is the price of Depilus cream?
The price of Depilus cream (15 grams laminated flexible tube) is Rs. 780.
