Bowenoid Actinic Keratosis and Bowen’s disease – Is it Treatable?
So, basically, there are two case studies here: One with Bowenoid Actinic Keratosis and Second with Bowen’s Disease. Both of these cases were treated with Ingenol mebutate (IM), a topical pharmacotherapy approved in Switzerland in 2012 for treating non-hyperkeratotic and non-hypertrophic actinic keratosis (AK). The first case of bowenoid AK was treated with 150 μg IM for 3 continuous days with an almost complete decrease in the lesion. The second case of Bowen’s disease was treated with 500 μg IM for 2 continuous days leading to a complete decrease in the lesion. Case 1: The first case was a 78-year-old female patient who was confirmed with bowenoid AK at the…
Bacuri Butter for skin
Bacuri butter (Platonia insignis) is native to the state of Pará, where the highest concentrations are found in the Bragantina, Salgado, and Marajó island regions. Benefits of using Bacuri butter: It can be used as a moisturizer: Bacuri butter has a high absorption rate because it contains a high level of tripalmitin (50 to 55%), which penetrates the skin quickly. It also has 5% of the fatty palmitoleic acid, which is very high when compared with other oils that have not more than 0.5 to 1.5%, which qualifies the bacuri butter as a fantastic emollient that can also be used as a moisturizing agent. It gives a golden tone to…
YONDELIS for Treatment of Liposarcoma and Leiomyosarcoma
What is YONDELIS? YONDELIS is a prescription medicine used to treat people with liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma that:• has spread to other areas of the body, or cannot be treated with surgery, and• who has received treatment with other certain medicines. It is not known if YONDELIS is safe and effective in children. What are the ingredients in YONDELIS? Active ingredient: trabectedinInactive ingredients: potassium dihydrogen phosphate, sucrose, potassium hydroxide, and phosphoric acid. How should I store YONDELIS? Store YONDELIS vials in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). YONDELIS is a cytotoxic drug (handle with care). Who should not receive YONDELIS? You will not receive YONDELIS if you have…
Pracaxi Oil for skin and hair
Pracaxi oil is obtained from the seed oil of the pracaxi tree or Pentaclethara macroloba tree. The pracaxi tree grows in the parts of northern Brazil, Guyana, Trinidad, and parts of Central America. It may sometimes be found in wetlands, and are resistant to water logging. Pracaxi seed oil includes the highest concentration of behenic acid (about 20%) in vegetable fat, more than six times higher than in peanut oil, and also includes 35% of oleic acid. In some cases. The oleic acid and lauric acid in pracaxi oil are effective vehicles for delivering drugs through the skin. Benefits of using Pracaxi oil: Pracaxi oil has anti-aging, antioxidant, antiseptic, antifungal,…
CARNAÚBA in Cosmetics
The carnauba palm (Copernicia Prunifera) is mainly found in the states of Ceará, Piauí, and Rio Grande do Norte. The leaves of this plan are covered with a layer of wax which protects it against heavy droughts by reducing the loss of water by evapotranspiration. The wax powder is extracted from the leaves without attacking and preserving the integrity of the palms. The leaves are then dried in the sun and then beat to separate the wax from the leaves. Carnauba wax is a natural wax and consists mainly of esters and long-chain saturated fatty acids such as carnauba acid, ceratin, and saturated hydrocarbons. How is CARNAÚBA used in cosmetics…
Breu-Branco essential oil in Skincare
Breu-Branco resin (Protium heptaphyllum) is a tree that occurs in dry forests and is native to most of Brazil. The resin consists of large concentrations of monoterpenes, such as α-pyrene, α-phellandrene, limonene, and terpinolene. Limonene is the main component in fragrances and essences. Benefits of using Breu-Branco resin: It has antioxidant, anticonvulsant, deodorant, antibacterial, antiviral, antiasthmatic, decongestant, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, healing, cellular regenerator, carminative, and antispasmodic properties. It has psychological properties like anti-melancholic, neurosedative, antidepressant, refreshing, soothing, relaxing, sedative, tranquilizing, toning, and balancing. It may help with insomnia, mood swings, cough, asthmatic bronchitis, snoring, nervous excitement, stress, anxiety, anguish, irritability (frustration), headaches, migraine, colds, flu, sore throats; bug bite It…
Tucuma oil for skin and hair
Tucuma oil (Astrocaryum Vulgare) is native to the Amazonian region, possibly to the state of Pará, where it is mainly centered and reaches Suriname and French Guiana. The tucuma oil extracted from the pulp contains 25.6% saturated fatty acids and 74.4% unsaturated fatty acids composed of stearic, oleic, palmitic, and linoleic acids. Benefits of using Tucuma oil: It can be used as a moisturizer as it is rich in omega 3, 6, and 9, and it is used in body lotions and products made for damaged hair. Tucuma oil is also an excellent emollient that spreads well. It may help with fine lines, wrinkles, and collagen production. Who all can…
Mulateiro in Skincare – A Canopy tree in the Amazon
Mulateiro (Calycophyllum spruceanum) is a canopy tree in the Amazon and has been used for a long time as a source of good, high-density lumber. Benefits of using Mulateiro: Mulateiro bark contains high amounts of tannin chemicals which give it an astringent effect. The plant also contains high amounts of organic acids and phenols which have demonstrated antifungal, antibacterial, and insecticidal activity. The phenols also demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, which may explain their traditional use to stop the aging process of the skin Another substance called acetylenic acid in mulateiro proved to be the first antibiotic to be tested against fungi and bacteria. Mulateiro helps to reduce fine lines and…
Bacaba oil for Haircare and Skincare
Bacaba oil is a tall palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It grows wildly in Northern South America, particularly in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and the Guyanas. It bears bacaba fruit that resembles acai berries. It contains high concentrations of oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and behenic acid. Benefits of using Bacaba oil: Reduces Trans-Epidermal Water Loss: bacaba oil contains linoleic acid, which is one of the lipid components of the skin, this helps to reduce trans-epidermal water loss and prevents the skin from drying out. This makes bacaba oil an effective moisturizer. It also helps to revitalize the scalp: meaning it would promote hair growth, reduce dryness, improve…
Tacuma butter in skincare and haircare
Tacuma butter or Astrocaryum tucuma is a palm tree native to the Amazon Rainforest. It is very similar to palm kernel butter in consistency, appearance, and property but with a higher and more favorable melting point. It consists mainly of lauric acid and myristic acid which has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Benefits of using Tacuma butter: Can be used as a moisturizer: Tacuma butter forms a transparent protective film on the skin, without clogging the pores thereby moisturizing and restoring the elasticity of the skin. It is an excellent choice to use for all hair types: Tucuma butter is great to use for dry hair with split ends. It helps…