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The term cosmetics encompasses a heterogeneous product family, the members of which are responsible for the wide range of tasks relating to personal hygiene and beautification. The definition of the term also includes the delimitation of the scope of action of cosmetic products

The sensitive skin of the lips is one of the most sensitive areas on the face. Everyone knows the uncomfortable feeling of dry and chapped lips. To avoid this, they need special lip balm care.

In order to be able to implement special medical examination procedures sensibly and as efficiently as possible for those affected, various aids are required. These chemical substances include, in particular, the so-called contrast media

Mucolytics are expectorants (cough relievers) and reduce the viscosity of the mucus, so that the expectoration of bronchial secretions is made easier. The mucolytics are not a uniform class of active ingredients. They include herbal and pharmaceutical

Mosquito bites can not only torment those affected by itching, the animals also transmit diseases, some of which are not without risk. Malaria and dengue are two of the few possible diseases that highlight the importance of it

Nasal sprays are to be understood as medicinal products which are introduced into the nose in the form of a spray mist in order to develop their effect there. A basic distinction is made between locally effective and systematically effective nasal sprays. A pub

More and more people are turning to naturopathic medicine with their natural remedies. These remedies are considered to be gentle helpers that are well tolerated and whose application comprehends the person and his illness holistically. There is one today

Nasal drops have a decongestant effect and are primarily used for colds and allergies that cause the airways to swell and make breathing difficult. Like nasal sprays, nasal drops are supposed to help. Additionally support

Ear drops are usually aqueous solutions that are introduced into the external ear canal using a pipette. However, there are also preparations made on the basis of oil or glycerol.

"Ask your doctor or pharmacist if there are any risks or side effects." We find this sentence on every drug package insert and often hear it in commercials for over-the-counter drugs. But what about the side effects?

Whether nicotine patches actually help to make nicotine withdrawal easier or whether they make it more difficult is controversial. Many studies advocate nicotine replacement therapy using the nicotine patch. In other studies, however, one speaks

Neuroleptics are psychotropic drugs. They are used in psychoses and are therefore also known as antipsychotics.

The plaster is a real jack of all trades. It has long been an integral part of everyday medical practice; be it to care for wounds and keep them protected, to get certain active ingredients into the body or to relieve muscle tension

Potency pills have been common since ancient times. When male potency declined, for many centuries (allegedly) potency-increasing foods and aphrodisiacs made from root extracts and herbs were used. nowadays

Pregnancy can also be prevented when it is actually too late - with the morning-after pill. However, it is important to act quickly. The earlier it is taken after unprotected intercourse, the higher the efficiency

Psychotropic drugs are a group of drugs that affect the human psyche. They are therefore used to treat symptoms that occur in the context of mental disorders and neurological abnormalities.

High-quality sleeping pills are special medicines that are effective against insomnia or sleep disorders. In medical terminology, sleeping pills are precisely referred to as hypnotics. Sleep pills can be used to either

Pain is a warning signal from the body to the brain that something is wrong in the human organism. Many forms of pain are harmless and occur several times in life for a short time, such as headaches that occur within a few

Painkillers are used to relieve pain from all possible pain conditions that can occur in the human body. Depending on the region and severity of the complaint, there are also various pain relievers, the effectiveness of which is tailored to the respective deficit

Tanned skin is still a widespread ideal and is considered an indicator of beauty and fitness - but the dangers of UV rays should not be underestimated. Effective sunscreens are therefore essential for health.