Ointments (Pastes)

Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.

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Networked: 671 relevant articles (44 outcomes, 76 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Feldman, Steven R: 4 articles (08/2010 - 06/2006)
2.	Noda, Yasuhiro: 3 articles (10/2011 - 12/2004)
3.	Kruse, Edith: 3 articles (01/2011 - 01/2007)
4.	Paramonov, B A: 3 articles (01/2005 - 07/2002)
5.	Anyanwu, Madubuike Umunna: 2 articles (07/2015 - 01/2014)
6.	Nagai, Noriaki: 2 articles (01/2015 - 01/2014)
7.	Ito, Yoshimasa: 2 articles (01/2015 - 01/2014)
8.	de Oliveira, Maria Liduína Maia: 2 articles (04/2014 - 05/2010)
9.	Nunes-Pinheiro, Diana Célia Sousa: 2 articles (04/2014 - 05/2010)
10.	Augustin, Matthias: 2 articles (10/2013 - 07/2013)

Related Diseases

1.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 03/01/1978 - "Instillation of ointments into postoperative eyes where wound closure is secure appears to be safe and effective." 02/01/2000 - "Ointments of the dried extract of the leaves and stems of this plant were applied in two different concentrations (5% w/w and 10% w/w ointment of extracts in simple ointment base) in both the wound models used in the present study. " 01/01/1994 - "The results of experimental and clinical studies on the development of multicomponent ointments on a hydrophilic base for local treatment of wounds at phase I of the inflammatory process have been analyzed. " 09/01/2015 - "Combined with anti-inflammatory properties, ratite oil may serve as a useful component in bandages and ointments for the treatment of wounds and inflammatory skin conditions." 03/01/2015 - "Ointments, 4% and 5% (w/w), were applied once daily in excision wound model. "
2.	Psoriasis (Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris) 01/01/1984 - "Both ointments were also compared in a within-patient double-blind trial in thirty patients suffering from psoriasis. " 07/01/2013 - "Patients with psoriasis vulgaris who came to the pharmacy to obtain antipsoriatic drugs or basic ointments were consecutively recruited, interviewed and asked to complete a standardized questionnaire. " 08/01/2010 - "Long-held notions about the need to use thick, greasy corticosteroid ointments for psoriasis contributed to frustration for many patients. " 06/01/2009 - "Are ointments better than other vehicles for corticosteroid treatment of psoriasis?" 04/01/1983 - "A double-blind, vehicle-controlled comparison of two glucocorticosteroid ointments demonstrated that once-daily therapy for psoriasis was effective. "
3.	Eczema 01/01/1987 - "In general, the ointments were equally effective in relieving the children's signs and symptoms of eczema. " 01/01/2014 - "We describe the case of a man in his 50s who initially presented with a small eczematous lesion on his right groin, treated with topical ointments for eczema, until excisional biopsy of lesion unequivocally revealed invasive EMPD. " 10/01/2010 - "A 44-year-old metalworker suffered from severe hand eczema in spite of treatment with corticosteroid ointments. " 09/01/2006 - "Common treatment strategies for eczema include the application of lipid-based creams and ointments, which aim toward the restoration of the defective permeability barrier, thus helping to normalize proliferation and differentiation." 01/20/1993 - "Is the high consumption of corticosteroid ointments caused by increased tendency for eczema?]."
4.	Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema) 11/01/2007 - "Only a few clinical trials have been published on the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis with herbal ointments. " 02/01/2006 - "To compare two treatments in common usage for children with atopic eczema: "wet wrap" bandages versus conventional topically applied ointments. " 10/01/2001 - "She had severe atopic dermatitis and had received treatment with steroid-containing ointments over a period of decades. " 11/01/2000 - "In patients with chronic atopic eczema there was a statistically significant correlation between changes in the parameters "positive" and "negative" volume, and the smoothing of the skin seen after 14 days of treatment with standard ointments (p < 0.02). " 07/01/1996 - "The effect of a topical phosphodiesterase inhibitor on atopic dermatitis lesional skin was assessed by double-blind, paired comparisons of active drug and placebo ointments applied to symmetrically involved sites over a 28-d period. "
5.	Skin Diseases 06/01/2015 - "Use of adequate creams and ointments is very helpful in preventing and improving most skin diseases of mature skin. " 10/01/2013 - "The outcome of this study suggests at least therapeutic equivalence between plant-based ointments and usual care management of chronic skin diseases. " 10/01/2013 - "To assess the outcome and safety of plant-based ointments versus usual care in the management of chronic skin diseases. " 10/01/2013 - "Plant-based ointments versus usual care in the management of chronic skin diseases: a comparative analysis on outcome and safety." 02/01/1998 - "There are no studies that compare this product to group I ointments in the treatment of steroid-responsive dermatoses. "

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Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Injections
2.	Aftercare (After-Treatment)
3.	Balloon Occlusion
4.	Ligation
5.	First Aid (Aids, First)