Aquaphor is a brand of over-the-counter (OTC) skin care ointments manufactured by Beiersdorf Inc., an affiliate of Beiersdorf AG. Aquaphor is offered in four product ranges:  There are two skin protectant ointments. Aquaphor Original Ointment, used as a compounding agent  and Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment, sold in mass retail outlets. The other product ranges include: Aquaphor Lip Repair and Lip Repair + Protect SPF 30, and Aquaphor Baby. Aquaphor has been  available in the United States market for over 90 years. In accordance with the Food and Drug Administrations OTC Skin Protectant Monograph  Aquaphor, containing 41 percent petrolatum (or petroleum jelly), the active ingredient, temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, and burns; protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips; helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather.Aquaphor is used and recommended  by health care professionals for minor post-operative wounds or defects. History
1925: Aquaphor was developed in the Beiersdorf Inc laboratories in the USA. It was trademarked that year by Herman A. Metz, president of Beiersdorf Inc at that time. 1929: Beiersdorf sold Aquaphor’s trade marks to Duke Laboratories in order to manufacture products in the country.1936: Aquaphor’s first product offering was sold to doctors, pharmacists and hospitals in 5 lb. containers. 1960: Aquaphor production was discontinued during World War II and restarted by Duke Laboratiories in 1960.
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, also known as dissecting folliculitis, perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens of Hoffman, perifolliculitis abscedens et suffodiens, or folliculitis abscedens et suffodiens, is an inflammatory condition of the scalp that can lead to scarring alopecia, which begins with deep inflammatory nodules, primarily over occiput, that progresses to coalescing regions of boggy scalp. Boggy tissue has a high fluid level that results in a spongy feeling. Isotretinoin  proves to be the medicine of choice for the treatment of the disease. : 649 : 761

See also
List of cutaneous conditions

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