Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ideal Solutions02:24

Ideal Solutions

22.7K
According to Raoult’s law, the partial vapor pressure of a solvent in a solution is equal or identical to the vapor pressure of the pure solvent multiplied by its mole fraction in the solution. However, Raoult's Law is only valid for ideal solutions. For a solution to be ideal, the solvent-solute interaction must be just as strong as a solvent-solvent or solute-solute interaction. This suggests that both the solute and the solvent would use the same amount of energy to escape to the...
22.7K
General Properties of Solutions02:12

General Properties of Solutions

36.2K
Many common substances around us exist as a solution, such as ocean water, air, and gasoline. All solutions are mixtures of substances that are composed of varying amounts of two or more types of atoms or molecules. A mixture with a non-uniform composition is a heterogeneous mixture, whereas a mixture with a uniform composition is a homogeneous mixture. The components that make the homogeneous mixture are evenly spread out and thoroughly mixed. 
36.2K
Solution Formation02:16

Solution Formation

38.2K
There is no one solvent that can dissolve every type of solute. Some substances that readily dissolve in a certain solvent might be insoluble in a different solvent. A simple way to predict which substances dissolve in which solvent is the phrase "like dissolves like". This means that polar substances, such as salt and sugar, dissolve in a polar substance like water. In contrast, non-polar substances are more soluble in non-polar solvents such as carbon tetrachloride.
This selective...
38.2K
Enthalpy of Solution02:39

Enthalpy of Solution

31.3K
There are two criteria that favor, but do not guarantee, the spontaneous formation of a solution:
31.3K
Standard Solutions01:14

Standard Solutions

2.6K
Standard solutions refer to solutions with a precisely known concentration or composition. A primary standard is a highly pure, high molar mass, stable substance that is entirely soluble in water, the most commonly used solvent in analytical chemistry. The primary standard solution can be used to standardize secondary standards, which are substances with known concentrations but are less pure and stable. Standard solutions are essential for achieving accurate and reliable results in analytical...
2.6K
Blank Solutions00:56

Blank Solutions

1.3K
A blank solution is a solution that does not contain the analyte, or the substance of interest being tested or measured. It is typically prepared using the same reagents and procedure as the sample solution but without adding the analyte. The primary purpose of preparing a blank solution is to account for any background interference or contamination that may affect the accuracy and reliability of the analytical method.
In some experimental cases, the reagents, solvents, or lab equipment used in...
1.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Hyaluronic Acid Profhilo<sup>®</sup> Alleviates Skin Inflammation and Spinal Neuroimmune Alterations in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis.

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)·2026
Same author

Unmasking contact sensitization in rosacea: Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2026
Same author

Allergic contact dermatitis to sorbitan sesquioleate in a zinc oxide paste.

Italian journal of dermatology and venereology·2026
Same author

Dermoscopy for monitoring therapeutic response to hybrid cooperative complexes of hyaluronic acid in women with vulvar lichen sclerosus and atrophy.

Frontiers in medicine·2025
Same author

Case Report: Occupational bullous dermatosis: first report of skin lesions induced by PVC welding fume in a manufacturing worker.

Frontiers in immunology·2025
Same author

Hyaluronic Acid Hybrid Cooperative Complexes Nearing 10 Years of Use: Update on Safety Assessment Based on Post-Marketing Surveillance Data.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 15, 2026

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients
02:28

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

Published on: March 1, 2024

945

Psoriasis in pregnancy: challenges and solutions.

Gino Antonio Vena1, Nicoletta Cassano1, Gilberto Bellia2

  • 1Dermatology and Venereology Private Practice, Bari and Barletta.

Psoriasis (Auckland, N.Z.)
|February 2, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Pregnancy generally improves psoriasis, especially plaque-type. However, severe psoriasis may be linked to pregnancy complications and low birth weight newborns. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.

Keywords:
managementoutcomephototherapypregnancypsoriasistopical/systemic drugstreatment

More Related Videos

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
11:39

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Published on: July 11, 2013

39.5K
A Novel Use of Three-dimensional High-frequency Ultrasonography for Early Pregnancy Characterization in the Mouse
07:04

A Novel Use of Three-dimensional High-frequency Ultrasonography for Early Pregnancy Characterization in the Mouse

Published on: October 24, 2017

9.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 15, 2026

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients
02:28

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

Published on: March 1, 2024

945
The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
11:39

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Published on: July 11, 2013

39.5K
A Novel Use of Three-dimensional High-frequency Ultrasonography for Early Pregnancy Characterization in the Mouse
07:04

A Novel Use of Three-dimensional High-frequency Ultrasonography for Early Pregnancy Characterization in the Mouse

Published on: October 24, 2017

9.0K

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Psoriasis affects many women of reproductive age.
  • Limited data exists on pregnancy's impact on psoriasis and vice versa.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on psoriasis in pregnancy.
  • Provide practical information on management and counseling.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on psoriasis and pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Pregnancy often improves psoriasis, particularly plaque-type.
  • Generalized pustular psoriasis may be linked to impetigo herpetiformis.
  • Moderate-to-severe psoriasis associated with pregnancy complications and low birth weight.

Conclusions:

  • Pregnancy is generally not detrimental to psoriasis.
  • First-line treatments include moisturizers, topical steroids, and UVB phototherapy.
  • Discontinuing therapy may be reasonable if psoriasis improves during pregnancy.