Lotion Preparation Research Articles

CONTACT DERMATITIS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.

Epoxy resin is a recent addition to the long list of causes of contact dermatitis. Other sources of contact allergy or irritation include plants, pollens, a wide variety of products found in the home, cosmetics, photosensitizing drugs, and medicaments obtainable without a prescription.The technic of patch testing is described, and therapy for contact dermatitis is reviewed in detail. Systemic steroids are indispensable in treatment of severe reactions. Directions are given for preparation of colloid baths, moist compresses, lotions, powders, creams and ointments.

EXTERNAL CONTACT WITH MONOETHYL ETHER OF DIETHYLENE GLYCOL (CARBITOL SOLVENT)

The monoethyl ether of diethylene glycol, often known by the trade name of carbitol solvent, has been found technically suitable for the preparation of cosmetic emulsions, lotions and solutions for external application. This ether is said to be undesirable in products for internal administration, 1 but it appears that nothing has been published bearing on the safety of its external uses. The present paper is intended to fill the need for information respecting the local action of the chemical on the skin of animals and of human beings. Technical considerations not pertinent to this article indicate that most cutaneous contact would be with preparations containing from 5 to 10 per cent of the material, and now it seems unlikely that a concentration as great as 25 per cent would often be encountered. In order to exceed the probable human exposure and thus to allow maximum opportunity for injury, 50 and

A high-school project in chemical research. The preparation of skin emollients, lotions, and cleansers

A high-school project in chemical research. The preparation of skin emollients, lotions, and cleansers