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Chloracne
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Chloracne Rash characterized by many comedones that develops from exposure to chlorinated chemicals or herbicides.
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Rash
A reddish spot or patch of irritated skin. Rashes can be caused byillnesses, allergies, and heat and are usually temporary.
Comedones
The plural of comedo, the primary sign of acne, consisting of a dilated (widened) hair follicle filled with keratin squamae (skin debris), bacteria, and sebum (oil). Comedones may be closed or open.
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Chloasma
See melasma.
Chlor-trimeton
Chlor-trimeton is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate.
Chloramphenicol
Chloramphenicol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol.
Chloramphenicol sodium succinate
Chloramphenicol sodium succinate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol sodium succinate.
Chloraprep one-step frepp
Chloraprep one-step frepp is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chloraprep one-step sepp
Chloraprep one-step sepp is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chloraprep single swabstick
Chloraprep single swabstick is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chloraprep with tint
Chloraprep with tint is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chlorascrub maxi swabstick
Chlorascrub maxi swabstick is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chlorascrub swab
Chlorascrub swab is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chlorascrub swabstick
Chlorascrub swabstick is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chlordiazachel
Chlordiazachel is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride.
Chlordiazepoxide
A tranquilizer.
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline hcl
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide.
Chlordiazepoxide hcl
Chlordiazepoxide hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride.
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate.
Chlorhydria
Too much hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Chlorination
The addition of chlorine to kill harmful microorganisms in water or sewage.
Chlormerodrin hg 197
Chlormerodrin hg 197 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlormerodrin, hg-197.
Chlormezanone
An antipsychotic substance.
Chloroacetophenone
A riot control agent or "tear gas."
Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile
A riot control agent or "tear gas."
Chlorofair
Chlorofair is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol.
Chloroform
A clear volatile liquid with a strong smell like ether, chloroform was once administered by inhalation to produce anesthesia and given as an analgesic (to relieve pain) and a remedy for cough. It is quite toxic to the kidney and the liver.
Chloroheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hcl
Chloroheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate; phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride.
Chloromycetin
Chloromycetin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol.
Chloromycetin hydrocortisone
Chloromycetin hydrocortisone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol; hydrocortisone acetate.
Chloromycetin palmitate
Chloromycetin palmitate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol palmitate.
Chloromyxin
Chloromyxin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol; polymyxin b sulfate.
Chloropicrin
A riot control agent or "tear gas."
Chloroprene
A possible carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) primarily used in the production of the elastomer polychloroprene (neoprene).
Chloroprocaine hcl
Chloroprocaine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloroprocaine hydrochloride.
Chloroptic
Chloroptic is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol .
Chloroptic s.o.p.
Chloroptic s.o.p. is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol.
Chloroptic-p s.o.p.
Chloroptic-p s.o.p. is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol; prednisolone.
Chloroquine phosphate
Chloroquine phosphate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloroquine phosphate.
Chlorothiazide
Chlorothiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide.
Chlorothiazide and reserpine
Chlorothiazide and reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; reserpine.
Chlorothiazide with reserpine
Chlorothiazide with reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; reserpine.
Chlorothiazide-reserpine
Chlorothiazide-reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; reserpine.
Chlorotrianisene
Chlorotrianisene is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorotrianisene.
Chlorpheniramine maleate
Chlorpheniramine maleate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate.
Chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hcl
Chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate; phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride.
Chlorpromazine
An antipsychotic drug.
Chlorpromazine hcl
Chlorpromazine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpromazine hydrochloride.
Chlorpromazine hcl intensol
Chlorpromazine hcl intensol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpromazine hydrochloride.
Chlorpropamide
A pill taken to lower the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Only some people with noninsulin-dependent diabetes take these pills.
Chlorpyrifos
An insecticide that has adverse neurological effects. Also known as Dursban.
Chlortetracycline
The first drug of the tetracycline family.
Chlorthalidone
Chlorthalidone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorthalidone.
Chlorzoxazone
Chlorzoxazone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorzoxazone.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases -- chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time.
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTD)
A specific CTD occurring as the result of compression on the median nerve, which travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms can include tingling and numbness in the hand, and loss of dexterity and strength in the hand.
Caffeine
A stimulating drug found in coffee, tea, and cola beverages. After a headache begins, caffeine may be helpful in aborting headaches, so it is widely used in combination drugs prescribed for relief of headache. Paradoxically, using caffeine to excess or too rapid withdrawal from caffeine, may cause headaches in some individuals.
Canadian prescription
Canadian prescriptions are a popular way for US citizens to obtain certain medications they can't normally get.
Chloracne
Cocaine
Cocaine, from the leaves of the coca plant, is one of the most powerfully addictive drugs. Cocaine is distributed on the street in two main forms: cocaine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that can be snorted or dissolved in water and injected; and crack cocaine hydrochloride that has been processed with ammonia or baking soda and water into a freebase cocaine. These chips, chunks, or rocks can be smoked. Heavy use of cocaine may produce hallucinations, paranoia, aggression, insomnia and depression. Cocaine in powder-form is also called coke, snow, nose candy, flake, blow, big C, lady, white and snowbirds.
Cult addiction
This very serious addiction is among the gravest dependence problems, and a widespread one. The atypical dissociative syndrome created by cults and sects is targeted to emotion, and the patients often lose their free will and decision making, and get completely subordinated to the cult's instructions.
Cimetidine
Known under the brand Tagamet, this anti-histamine is primarily used to inhibit gastric secretions in people with ulcers. Cimitedine also has some weak anti-androgenic and has been used with mixed success for treating Androgenetic Alopecia.
Cyclosporin
An immunosuppressive agent derived from fermentation of a soil fungi.
Catatonia
A psychiatric syndrome of being immobile and unresponsive to sensory stimuli, but not unaware of them.
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Rash
A reddish spot or patch of irritated skin. Rashes can be caused byillnesses, allergies, and heat and are usually temporary.
Comedones
The plural of comedo, the primary sign of acne, consisting of a dilated (widened) hair follicle filled with keratin squamae (skin debris), bacteria, and sebum (oil). Comedones may be closed or open.
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Chloasma
See melasma.
Chlor-trimeton
Chlor-trimeton is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate.
Chloramphenicol
Chloramphenicol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol.
Chloramphenicol sodium succinate
Chloramphenicol sodium succinate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol sodium succinate.
Chloraprep one-step frepp
Chloraprep one-step frepp is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chloraprep one-step sepp
Chloraprep one-step sepp is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chloraprep single swabstick
Chloraprep single swabstick is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chloraprep with tint
Chloraprep with tint is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chlorascrub maxi swabstick
Chlorascrub maxi swabstick is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chlorascrub swab
Chlorascrub swab is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chlorascrub swabstick
Chlorascrub swabstick is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate; isopropyl alcohol.
Chlordiazachel
Chlordiazachel is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride.
Chlordiazepoxide
A tranquilizer.
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline hcl
Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide.
Chlordiazepoxide hcl
Chlordiazepoxide hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride.
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorhexidine gluconate.
Chlorhydria
Too much hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Chlorination
The addition of chlorine to kill harmful microorganisms in water or sewage.
Chlormerodrin hg 197
Chlormerodrin hg 197 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlormerodrin, hg-197.
Chlormezanone
An antipsychotic substance.
Chloroacetophenone
A riot control agent or "tear gas."
Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile
A riot control agent or "tear gas."
Chlorofair
Chlorofair is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol.
Chloroform
A clear volatile liquid with a strong smell like ether, chloroform was once administered by inhalation to produce anesthesia and given as an analgesic (to relieve pain) and a remedy for cough. It is quite toxic to the kidney and the liver.
Chloroheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hcl
Chloroheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate; phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride.
Chloromycetin
Chloromycetin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol.
Chloromycetin hydrocortisone
Chloromycetin hydrocortisone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol; hydrocortisone acetate.
Chloromycetin palmitate
Chloromycetin palmitate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol palmitate.
Chloromyxin
Chloromyxin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol; polymyxin b sulfate.
Chloropicrin
A riot control agent or "tear gas."
Chloroprene
A possible carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) primarily used in the production of the elastomer polychloroprene (neoprene).
Chloroprocaine hcl
Chloroprocaine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloroprocaine hydrochloride.
Chloroptic
Chloroptic is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol .
Chloroptic s.o.p.
Chloroptic s.o.p. is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol.
Chloroptic-p s.o.p.
Chloroptic-p s.o.p. is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloramphenicol; prednisolone.
Chloroquine phosphate
Chloroquine phosphate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chloroquine phosphate.
Chlorothiazide
Chlorothiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide.
Chlorothiazide and reserpine
Chlorothiazide and reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; reserpine.
Chlorothiazide with reserpine
Chlorothiazide with reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; reserpine.
Chlorothiazide-reserpine
Chlorothiazide-reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorothiazide; reserpine.
Chlorotrianisene
Chlorotrianisene is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorotrianisene.
Chlorpheniramine maleate
Chlorpheniramine maleate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate.
Chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hcl
Chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylpropanolamine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpheniramine maleate; phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride.
Chlorpromazine
An antipsychotic drug.
Chlorpromazine hcl
Chlorpromazine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpromazine hydrochloride.
Chlorpromazine hcl intensol
Chlorpromazine hcl intensol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpromazine hydrochloride.
Chlorpropamide
A pill taken to lower the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Only some people with noninsulin-dependent diabetes take these pills.
Chlorpyrifos
An insecticide that has adverse neurological effects. Also known as Dursban.
Chlortetracycline
The first drug of the tetracycline family.
Chlorthalidone
Chlorthalidone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorthalidone.
Chlorzoxazone
Chlorzoxazone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorzoxazone.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases -- chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time.
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTD)
A specific CTD occurring as the result of compression on the median nerve, which travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Symptoms can include tingling and numbness in the hand, and loss of dexterity and strength in the hand.
Caffeine
A stimulating drug found in coffee, tea, and cola beverages. After a headache begins, caffeine may be helpful in aborting headaches, so it is widely used in combination drugs prescribed for relief of headache. Paradoxically, using caffeine to excess or too rapid withdrawal from caffeine, may cause headaches in some individuals.
Canadian prescription
Canadian prescriptions are a popular way for US citizens to obtain certain medications they can't normally get.
Chloracne
Cocaine
Cocaine, from the leaves of the coca plant, is one of the most powerfully addictive drugs. Cocaine is distributed on the street in two main forms: cocaine hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that can be snorted or dissolved in water and injected; and crack cocaine hydrochloride that has been processed with ammonia or baking soda and water into a freebase cocaine. These chips, chunks, or rocks can be smoked. Heavy use of cocaine may produce hallucinations, paranoia, aggression, insomnia and depression. Cocaine in powder-form is also called coke, snow, nose candy, flake, blow, big C, lady, white and snowbirds.
Cult addiction
This very serious addiction is among the gravest dependence problems, and a widespread one. The atypical dissociative syndrome created by cults and sects is targeted to emotion, and the patients often lose their free will and decision making, and get completely subordinated to the cult's instructions.
Cimetidine
Known under the brand Tagamet, this anti-histamine is primarily used to inhibit gastric secretions in people with ulcers. Cimitedine also has some weak anti-androgenic and has been used with mixed success for treating Androgenetic Alopecia.
Cyclosporin
An immunosuppressive agent derived from fermentation of a soil fungi.
Catatonia
A psychiatric syndrome of being immobile and unresponsive to sensory stimuli, but not unaware of them.
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