"Ointments" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D009824
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D26.255.640
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ointments" by people in Profiles.
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2-Associated Blepharoconjunctivitis and Erythema Multiforme-Like Rash in a Young Man. Cornea. 2022 Dec 01; 41(12):1568-1571.
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Efficacy and Safety of Topical Hypericin Photodynamic Therapy for Early-Stage Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (Mycosis Fungoides): The FLASH Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2022 09 01; 158(9):1031-1039.
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Botanical Briefs: Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Cutis. 2021 Oct; 108(4):212-214.
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Phase 3 Trials of Tirbanibulin Ointment for Actinic Keratosis. N Engl J Med. 2021 02 11; 384(6):512-520.
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Effectiveness of calcium hydroxylapatite paste in vocal rehabilitation. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2009 Aug; 118(8):546-51.
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Escharotic agents, Fred Mohs, and Harry Hoxsey. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 Sep; 53(3):523-5.
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Self-treatment of a basal cell carcinoma with "black and yellow salve". J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 Sep; 53(3):509-11.
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Optimizing wound healing in the face after laser abrasion. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002 Mar; 46(3):399-407.
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The use of topical calcipotriene/calcipotriol in conditions other than plaque-type psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1997 Sep; 37(3 Pt 2):S69-71.
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Current status of the 'STING': an American perspective. Br J Urol. 1995 Feb; 75(2):121-5.