Aerosols for burns

Having burned yourself once or twice, you can't help but think: maybe it's time to pick up an aerosol for your home medicine cabinet. Why an aerosol? It's easy to dose and apply to the affected skin without causing additional suffering. The aerosol creates a barrier to infection without interfering with the skin's heat exchange with the external environment. Modern aerosols for burns speed up skin recovery, relieve pain, and contain antioxidants and antiseptics.

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Indications for the use of aerosols for burns

Treatment at home is allowed for minor burns and small areas of damage - less than the palm of your hand. Aerosols are indicated for use in:

• wounds, trophic ulcers, skin cracks;
• thermal and chemical burns;
• sunburn;
• some types of dermatitis.

It should be remembered that frequent use of aerosols for burns causes addiction and reduces effectiveness. Some of them even cause hormonal imbalance. Aerosols are ineffective in the treatment of fungal or infectious wounds, and preparations with dexpanthenol are contraindicated for the treatment of weeping wounds.

The healing process can be divided into three phases:

• the inflammatory phase, characterized by the death of burned skin and the cleansing of its decay products;
• recovery phase – growth of connective tissue in the damaged area;
• epithelialization – the formation of scar tissue and completion of healing.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of panthenol

The pharmaceutical industry offers many anti-burn products. But it is the burn aerosol panthenol that has taken its rightful place in many home medicine cabinets. What is this product?

When used locally, it is instantly absorbed and instantly penetrates into damaged skin, activating recovery processes. It is converted into pantothenic acid, which is essential for the synthesis of coenzyme A. Pantothenic acid is not subject to biotransformation and is excreted with feces or urine. Coenzyme A accelerates acylation, participates in all metabolic processes.

Panthenol should not be used for heavily festering wounds and burns. It is intended for use in the recovery phase. Since the drug is intended exclusively for external use, overdose is unlikely.

Household burns happen unexpectedly and at the most inopportune moment. A quick reaction in this situation is the key to a quick recovery. Remember that a burn spray can be of invaluable help in this matter and take care of yourself.

Why are modern aerosols for burns better than folk remedies?

An aerosol for burns with sea buckthorn or propolis additionally contains plant components that increase the effectiveness of the medicine. Even ordinary natural sea buckthorn oil in undiluted form is used in the treatment of burns. It is recognized as the best natural remedy for burns. Sea buckthorn oil is absolutely harmless and has no contraindications for use (except for individual intolerance and allergies). The components contained in the oil stimulate skin healing and have a disinfecting effect. The disadvantage of this product is its relatively liquid consistency and a certain "danger" for clothing: the oil leaves marks that are difficult to wash off. Another significant disadvantage is the lack of sterility. The skin is the main natural barrier to viruses and bacteria entering the body. If opportunistic bacteria, which are not dangerous on healthy skin, get on the affected skin, it threatens complications on a burn. Our ancestors used natural remedies for burns only because they did not have effective and safe modern drugs.

Aerosols are much more convenient, but the properties of the components do not always allow the release of the drug in this form. In sprays, the active substance is in a can under pressure and is dosed using a valve. The active composition in the can is mixed with freon. The freon, evaporating, ensures the distribution of the drug under pressure.

What types of burn aerosols are there?

The pharmaceutical industry produces a huge number of anti-burn aerosols with different compositions. It is easy to get lost among all the variety of names of anti-burn sprays.

According to dispersion types, aerosols for burns are divided into solutions, suspensions, film-forming and foam preparations.

The effectiveness of a burn aerosol is determined by the medicinal substance and its solubility. Both excellent and poor solubility have their advantages. For example, levomycetin dissolves poorly, so it is used in the form of a suspension or as a component of a multi-component product. Gradual absorption and low solubility of levomycetin maintains the concentration level on damaged skin for a long time.

The aerosol base plays a decisive role: it is not only a filler, it affects the affected skin and the microflora of the wound. Bases in burn aerosols differ in action and composition. They can be fat-soluble, water-soluble, contain one or many components.

Aerosol suspensions have a relatively simple composition. Their components form a micro-suspension and are not very popular for treating burns and wounds. The mixture released from a can of film-forming aerosol is able to isolate the surface of the burn: volatile components evaporate, leaving polymers with the active substance on the skin.

The basis of suspensions and film-forming aerosols for burns has a significant drawback: insignificant hydrophilicity. This complicates the transportation of the drug into tissues. Foam aerosols are the most promising form of drugs, but they also have the most complex formulation, since they contain a complex of ingredients with different lipid and water solubility properties. The most popular compositions are "oil in water", the components of which provide hydrophilicity of the spray. We are talking about high-molecular alcohols; organic solvents, surfactants, etc.

How to use aerosols for burns

Shake the can thoroughly before use. Spray the aerosol vertically from a distance of 10-15 cm. As a result, all affected skin should be covered with the preparation. Contraindications to the use of aerosols for burns are increased individual sensitivity to the components. Interactions with other drugs have not been identified. The use of aerosols for burns during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible according to the doctor's instructions. The use of drugs, especially for a long time, should be approached carefully: the side effects of aerosols for burns can be very noticeable (diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, cramps, headache, peeling of the skin surface, etc.).

The shelf life depends on the composition of the drug, usually aerosols are stored for up to 2 years if the storage conditions are met. The can should be protected from direct sunlight, impacts, and heating above 45 °C. Store at a temperature of +15 to +25 °C.