Thermophobic

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Thermophobic is used to describe an intolerance for high temperatures by either inorganic material or organisms. [1]

In medicine, a thermophobic foam consisting of 0.1% betamethasone valerate was found to be at least as effective as conventional remedies for treating dandruff. In addition, the foam is non-greasy and does not irritate the scalp. [2] [3] Another use of thermophobic material is in treating hyperhydrosis of the axilla and the palm: A thermophobic foam named Bettamousse developed by Mipharm, an Italian company, was found to treat hyperhydrosis effectively. [4] [5]

In biology, some bacteria are thermophobic, such as mycobacterium leprae which causes leprosy. [6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Glossary for "thermophobic". Retrieved on 2006-11-04.
  2. ^ "Efficacy of Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Thermophobic Foam" (August 4, 2003). Current Medical Research and Opinion (4): 342 – 345. 
  3. ^ "New anti-dandruff foam looks promising", Dermatology Times, March 1, 2004. Retrieved on 2006-11-04. 
  4. ^ "Efficacy of a new aluminium salt thermophobic foam in the treatment of axillary and palmar primary hyperhidrosis: a pilot exploratory trial" (2005 December). Current Medical Research and Opinion (12): 1949 – 1953. 
  5. ^ Information on Bettamousse from Mipharm company website. Retrieved on 2006-11-04.
  6. ^ Leprosy notes. Retrieved on 2006-11-04.
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