Corticosteroid

inflammatory skin disorder in which skin cells begin to multiply rapidly and form lesions that are red, itchy and patchy. The skin may become dry or cracked and may bleed. Psoriasis is extremely difficult to treat. Betamethasone dipropionate is a strong corticosteroid commonly used in a variety of skin conditions. It cannot be applied on sensitive areas such as face, groin or in the underarm region. Application should be…

Cystic fibrosis is the most common, life threatening autosomal recessive disease within the Caucasian population. It is an inherited disease caused by the mutation of a single gene on chromosome 7. Both males and females can be affected by this disease, however, it is not contagious. Around 70% of individuals with cystic fibrosis inherited the disease from not only one, but both their parents. There is over one thousand different mutations of the cystic fibrosis gene, which means that there may…

Cholesterol and Steroids are both really important compounds to organisms. Cholesterol is a compound of sterol type found in most body tissues. The Cholesterol is a huge part of an organism's body but can also be dangerous. A Steroids is a organic compound with a structure containing four rings of carbon atoms. The Steroid is also, as well as Cholesterol, is a big part of an organism’s body and can also be as dangerous as Cholesterol. Cholesterol is important to an organism because it plays…

Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease where it causes weakness in the muscles and can cause a skin rash. Joints can also be affected. This disease affects children between the ages of 5 and 15 years old and adults ages of late 40’s to early 60’s. Females are more likely to get dermatomyositis than men are. There is not a cure for dermatomyositis but there is treatment that can help improve symptoms. These symptoms include skin changes and muscle weaknesses. Your skin can change to a dusky red or…

- This condition can be treated and should begin as soon possible with a doctors guidance. - Patients should check to make sure they don’t have an underlying cause for carpal tunnel syndrome such as diabetes or arthritis. If so they should treat those underlying conditions before they seek treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. - Treatment generally involves resting the hand and wrist for about two weeks or longer, and avoiding strenuous activities that involve the hand and wrist. - Applying…

Nephrotoxic Nephropathy Definition: Nephrotoxicity is toxicity in the kidneys. It is a poisonous effect of some substances both toxic chemicals and medications on renal function. There are various forms of nephrotoxicity. Some drugs may affect renal function in more than one way. Additionally, nephrotoxins are substances that display nephrotoxicity. Nephrotoxicity is a significant adverse effect of the calcineurin inhibitors, cyclosporine, and tacrolimus. Nephrotoxicity can be divided into…

Interstitial Keratitis, or its abbreviation “IK” for many ophthalmologists, is an inflammation of the cornea. “Keratitis” is the term for inflammation of the cornea, while “interstitial” refers to the area between cells. In this case, it refers to the stroma—the area between the epithelium and endothelium of the cornea. Other names include “nonulcerative keratitis”, which describes the inflammation as not breaking through the epithelial layer of the cornea via sores, “syphilitic keratitis,”…

1. Based on the information in the case study, which type of asthma is Tegan Smith likely to have suffered?253 “Asthma is a chronic lung disease, which can be controlled but not cured.” National Asthma Council Australia. (2015). The condition results in excessive variation in lung function and a presence of respiratory symptoms, (e.g. wheezing, shortness of breath, cough chest tightness). Asthma “results from complex interactions between an individual's inherited genetic makeup and their…

Exploration of the Pathogenicity and Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis and Avoiding Comorbidity Plaque psoriasis, otherwise known as psoriasis vulgaris, is a chronic inflammatory disease mainly affecting the skin, nails, scalp and joints (Sidhom, E., Pilmane, M., & Kisis, J., 2016). Psoriasis affects approximately two percent of men and women worldwide, mainly between the ages of fifteen and thirty, and occurs in varying degrees of severity. Clinical manifestations are raised, red lesions with a…

are closely related to cortisol, a hormone that is produced from the cortex of the adrenal glands. Another name for Steroids is Corticosteroids. They are mostly used when it comes to arthritis treatment because of their anti-inflammatory properties, but is recommended as a low dose or short term treatment when possible to reduce side effects. Some of the Corticosteroids drugs include Budesonide, Betamethasone, Cortisone, Hydrocortisone, Triamcinolone and Prednisolone. These drugs can be given…