Ointments

"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, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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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

MeSH Number(s)

D26.255.640

D27.720.280.640

Concept/Terms

Ointments

Pastes

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Ointments".

Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Pharmaceutical Preparations [D26]
Dosage Forms [D26.255]
Ointments [D26.255.640]
Chemical Actions and Uses [D27]
Specialty Uses of Chemicals [D27.720]
Dosage Forms [D27.720.280]
Ointments [D27.720.280.640]

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publications

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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Ointments" by people in Harvard Catalyst Profiles by year, and whether "Ointments" was a major or minor topic of these publication.

Bar chart showing 38 publications over 20 distinct years, with a maximum of 4 publications in 2004 and 2021

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1995	0	1	1
1997	0	1	1
1998	0	3	3
1999	0	1	1
2001	0	2	2
2002	0	2	2
2003	0	2	2
2004	0	4	4
2005	0	1	1
2006	1	0	1
2009	0	2	2
2010	0	2	2
2011	1	2	3
2012	0	1	1
2013	0	1	1
2016	0	2	2
2017	1	0	1
2019	0	2	2
2020	0	2	2
2021	0	4	4

Below are the most recent publications written about "Ointments" by people in Profiles.

Bilateral lower extremity induration in a patient with leiomyosarcoma. Lancet Oncol. 2021 10; 22(10):e466.

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Losartan ointment attenuates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like inflammation. Int Immunopharmacol. 2021 Nov; 100:108160.

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1% Tirbanibulin Ointment for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses. Ann Pharmacother. 2022 Apr; 56(4):494-500.

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Use of Tofacitinib, 2%, Ointment for Periorbital Discoid Lupus Erythematosus. JAMA Dermatol. 2021 07 01; 157(7):880-882.

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Targeted steroid ointment application to the lid margins in ocular graft-versus-host disease associated blepharitis treatment. Ocul Surf. 2021 07; 21:348-350.

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Ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of vitiligo - Authors' reply. Lancet. 2020 11 28; 396(10264):1736.

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4-year-old girl · genital discomfort and dysuria · clitoral hood swelling · Blood blister on the labia minora · Dx? J Fam Pract. 2019 06; 68(5):E8-E10.

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Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2019 Jan 29; 321(4):394-398.

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The effects of recombinant human epidermal growth factor containing ointment on wound healing and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation prevention after fractional ablative skin resurfacing: A split-face randomized controlled study. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Oct; 17(5):756-761.

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Characteristics of Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department and Urgent Care for Treatment of Sunburn. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 09 01; 153(9):934-935.

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