cream (redirected from Crème)

cream (krēm)

1. the fatty part of milk from which butter is prepared, or a fluid mixture of similar consistency.

2. in pharmaceutical preparations, a semisolid dosage form being either an emulsion of oil and water or an aqueous microcrystalline dispersion of a long-chain fatty acid or alcohol.

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cream (krm)

n.

1. The yellowish fatty component of unhomogenized milk that tends to accumulate at the surface.

2. A pharmaceutical preparation consisting of a semisolid emulsion of either the oil-in-water or the water-in-oil type, ordinarily intended for topical use.

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Cream

A spreadable substance, similar to an ointment, but not as thick. Creams may be more appropriate than ointments for application to exposed skin areas such as the face and hands.

Mentioned in: Antifungal Drugs, Topical

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cream

Etymology: Gk, chrisma, oil

1 the portion of milk rich in butterfat.

2 any fluid mixture of thick consistency. Creams are often used as a method of applying medication to the surface of the body. Compare ointment.

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cream

1. an oil and water emulsion used topically in the treatment of skin disease.

2. the natural rising of butterfat on stored cow's milk; also obtained by mechanical centrifugation.

3. an uncommon coat color in a horse, although some very light palominos would qualify. The horse is cream all over, including the muzzle (1), mane and tail; the skin is unpigmented and the haircoat is cream. There is often a deficiency of pigment in the iris.

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cold cream

useful as an emollient to soften and hydrate the skin.

cream rinse

hair conditioners that make the coat lie flat and comb easily.

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Patient discussion about Crème.

Q. what does a sun block cream do? and what are a UV rays?

A. It blocks out harmful Ultra violet rays from the skin as the previous entries have related; however it can also block your ability to produce vitamin D. If you live in a northerly area or one that receives limited sunlight, its recommended to get at least 15 minutes of sun a day (this is probably best done with minimal sunblock) and according to personnal sun sensitivity. Another thing to keep in mind is that sunblock works best if applied 20 minutes before sun exposure.

Q. My son has atopic dermatitis that is treated with topical cream. Is he in a greater risk for other diseases? My 1 year old son has atopic dermatitis. We treat him with topical cream and he is getting better. What kind of a diseases is this? Is he in a greater risk for other diseases because of his skin lesions?

A. Your son has an increased risk for other diseases. this is not because of his skin lesions but because of the base pathology of his diseases. Atopic dermatitis is an immunological disease and someone that has it is in a greater risk to have other immunological diseases. It is not connected to how much you care for him or how much you keep him clean.
My little brother had atopic dermatitis when he was 9 months old and now he is 12 years old and he is healthy

Q. could i be allergic to ice cream? I've been having stomach aches and diarrhea's lately. and it usually comes after eating ice cream. i love ice cream - it'll be a shame if I'll have to stop eating it...

A. you could be allergic, but you can also be Lactose Intolerance. two different things. Allergy is an immune response to ice cream. lactose intolerance means you lack the enzyme that digest milk. have you been having the same symptoms while eating any other dairy products? if so- you are probably lactose intolerant. here is more information on Wikipedia about it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose_intolerance