Ointment for seborrheic dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic dermatological disease and manifests itself in the form of scaly spots, red skin and persistent dandruff. Most of the pathological foci are located on the face, upper chest and back.

Seborrheic dermatitis does not affect the overall health. The disease is not contagious and is not a sign of poor personal hygiene.

Ointment from seborrheic dermatitis should appoint a professional: dermatologist, gynecologist, endocrinologist.

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Indications for use

The main signs of seborrheic dermatitis depend on the location of the inflammatory process and its appearance. With seborrhea of the scalp, dandruff may appear. At the same time, hair falls out strongly. Seborrheic dermatitis on the skin of the body is manifested in the appearance of red plaques and pink papules that eventually become scaly

Foci of the disease can spread throughout the body. When a large number of affected areas appear on the patient's skin, he feels discomfort, tenderness and itching.

If you notice the symptoms described above, you should immediately contact a specialist who will prescribe an effective ointment for you against seborrheic dermatitis.

Pharmacodynamics

We will consider the pharmacodynamics of ointments from seborrheic dermatitis using the example of the popular drug "Apilac".

Apilac, or royal jelly, is a secret that is produced by allotrophic glands of worker bees. It contains many vitamins, microelements, amino acids, as well as other essential biologically active substances. Thanks to this ointment has a good tonic effect and helps to stimulate cellular metabolism.

Pharmacokinetics

We will consider the pharmacokinetics of ointments from seborrheic dermatitis using the example of the popular drug "Baneocin".

The active components of this ointment are not absorbed even in damaged skin. But on its surface there is a rather large number of them. If you plan to apply the drug to large areas of the body, pay attention to the possibility of systemic absorption of its substances.

It differs in good tissue tolerance.

Names of ointments from seborrheic dermatitis

Today in pharmacies you can see many different names of ointments from seborrheic dermatitis. So the choice sometimes becomes too difficult. Let's look at the most effective and popular drugs:

Apilak. It is a biogenic stimulant that has a general strengthening effect. The drug received its name from the active substance of apilac. This is lyophilized royal jelly, which is produced by worker bees. It has a strong antispastic, tonic and trophic effect. In addition, the composition of the remedy includes different vitamins (group B, C, H), folic acid, mineral elements.

Ointment is actively used in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and other dermatological diseases of the skin. For a positive result, a thin layer of ointment should be applied to the skin, affected by seborrheic dermatitis. Repeat twice a day. The duration of the course is individual and depends on the severity of the disease. The therapy can last two weeks or even a whole month.

The drug is contraindicated for patients with:

1. Addison's disease.
2. individual intolerance of the main substance.

Among the side effects can be identified such as: allergic reactions, insomnia, dry mouth, increased heart rate.

Baneocin. Active active components of the drug are bacitracin and neomycin. The drug is combined with a well-defined antibacterial effect.

It should be applied in small amounts twice or thrice a day. You can use a bandage. It is not recommended to use pregnant women and women who feed the baby with breast milk. Do not use patients with extensive skin lesions, with moderate and severe kidney disease if a person has an individual intolerance to bacitracin and neomycin.

Side effects from use are rare, among them are especially distinguished: allergies, contact eczema, nephrotoxic effect.

Betnovat. The active substance is betamethasone, which is present in this lekartsvennom agent as an ester (valerate). Thanks to this, this ointment helps to remove the inflammatory process and reduce the signs of swelling. Actively used to improve the overall condition of patients on seborrheic dermatitis.

A thin layer of ointment should be applied to the affected areas of the skin two or three times a day. The therapy lasts until the patient's condition is noticeably improved. Later you can switch to a maintenance dose (once a day).

Prolonged use of the drug sometimes leads to a reactive effect. Some patients indicate that the drug leads to atrophy of the skin. Contraindications for use are: rosacea, acne, primary skin infections that were caused by viruses, perioral dermatitis, intolerance to betamethasone.

Zinc ointment

According to the instructions, Zinc ointment is prescribed for diaper rash and diaper dermatitis. But today many people use it to treat seborrheic dermatitis. The main component of the drug is zinc oxide. It has excellent antioxidant properties, removes the inflammatory process, heals the skin.

Zinc ointment for seborrheic dermatitis is used to reduce the intensity of skin peeling. It must be applied in small amounts only to the affected areas of the cover. The procedure should be repeated up to three times a day. After a few applications of the ointment, the patient feels a significant improvement in the condition, the itching stops and discomfort disappears. The only contraindication to use is the individual intolerance of the components of the ointment.

Clotrimazole Ointment

Since seborrheic dermatitis often occurs due to the activation of opportunistic microorganisms on the skin, in particular Malassezia fungi, antimycotic drugs are very popular in the treatment of this disease. Clotrimazole ointment helps stop the reproduction of fungi and remove the underlying cause of the disease.

Also in this case you can use the following drugs:

1. Fluconazole.
2. Ketoconazole.
3. Itraconazole.

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Ointment from seborrheic dermatitis on the face

When treating seborrheic dermatitis on the skin of the face, it is necessary to use complex therapy. First of all, you need to eliminate the cause that caused the disease, to normalize your diet, to take care of your face. The main medicinal ointments that are used to treat seborrheic dermatitis on the face are:

Beefas. An antifungal drug whose active ingredient is bifonazole, an imidazole derivative.

Dosage of the ointment is strictly individual. The doctor pays attention to the degree of the disease and the form of seborrheic dermatitis. Do not use Bifaci in the first months of pregnancy and with intolerance to bifonazole. Side effects are extremely rare. Among them are: allergic reactions, burning, redness, tingling, maceration, peeling.

Elokom. Hormonal ointment, the active active component of which is mometasone furoate. In the treatment it is necessary to apply, lightly rubbing, into the skin, which was affected by the disease. The duration of therapy is individual, usually the drug is used until the symptom disappears.

If the patient also diagnoses rosacea, bacterial, viral or fungal infection, syphilis, tuberculosis, sensitivity to mometasone furoate, the drug should not be used. The same applies to pregnancy and childhood. Side effects from use: secondary infection, folliculitis, dry skin, irritation, itching, redness, acne, paresthesia.

Elidel. Effective immunostimulant. Removes signs of inflammation. The active active substance of the ointment is pimecrolimus. Apply twice daily a thin and even layer on the skin, which was affected by seborrheic dermatitis. Use until the main symptoms of the disease completely disappear.

During pregnancy, the drug is used carefully, under the supervision of a specialist. Ointment is contraindicated in children under three months of age, patients with viral, fungal or bacterial skin infections, with individual intolerance to the components. Among the side effects are: burning, itching, allergic reactions, dermatitis, herpes simplex, suppuration, furuncles, papillomas, pain, rash, pigmentation on the skin.

Ointment from seborrheic dermatitis on the head

With seborrheic dermatitis, the head often uses a variety of special shampoos, but in some cases, doctors prescribe hormonal ointments to achieve an effective result:

Dermovate. The active ingredient of this drug is clobetasol. It is a glucocorticosteroid for topical use, which helps reduce the symptoms of inflammation, itching sensation, allergic reactions.

The agent should be applied once or twice a day in small amounts to the affected areas of the skin. Therapy can not last more than four weeks. For the treatment of chronic diseases, repeated small courses of Dermovayt may be prescribed.

The drug is contraindicated in basal cell carcinoma of the skin, pink and vulgar acne, nodal pruritis Gaida, perioral dermatitis, psoriasis, children up to one year, during childbirth and lactation, and also with increased sensitivity to its components. Side effects can be as follows: suppression of pituitary function, the appearance of striae, pustular psoriasis.

Delors. The active active substance of the drug is clobetasol propionate. It helps to relieve inflammation and itching, and also to reduce the synthesis of collagen.

Apply ointment should be in small quantities on the affected areas of the skin once or twice a day. The duration of therapy depends on how quickly the clinical improvement has occurred. More than four weeks to use is not recommended.

The drug is contraindicated in pink acne, acne, viral lesions of the skin, individual intolerance to the components of the drug, children under one year, pregnant and lactating. Among the side effects are: itching, erythema, rash, hives, burning, widening of the surface of blood vessels, skin atrophy, pigmentation, hypertrichosis.

Dosing and Administration

Dosing of any drugs should be under the supervision of the doctor, especially if it comes to hormonal ointments (Dermovayt, Delor). The average dose is a small amount of the drug once or three times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the individual characteristics of the organism, the degree of disease and the vastness of the affected skin areas.

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Use of ointments from seborrheic dermatitis during pregnancy

Pregnant women ointments from seborrheic dermatitis are prescribed only when the intended use of their use exceeds the possible risk to the fetus.

But this does not mean that treatment is not necessary. Seborrheic dermatitis is dangerous because it can lead to its appearance in a child after birth.

Side effects

As a rule, after application of ointments from seborrheic dermatitis, the following side effects may appear:

• Allergic reactions (only after prolonged therapy): dry skin, redness, itching, rash. They are very rare and similar to contact eczema.
• If the lesion of the skin is extensive, the drugs can be absorbed into the body and lead to the appearance of nephrotoxic effects.

Interactions with other drugs

If seborrheic dermatitis has affected extensive areas of skin, you can not simultaneously take ointments and cephalosporins with antibiotics-aminoglycosides, as this can increase intoxication. The same applies to furosemide and ethacrynic acid.

Storage conditions

Ointments from seborrheic dermatitis should be stored in a dark and cool place inaccessible to children (at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees).

Shelf life

Typically, these drugs have a shelf life of up to three years. You can always look at it on the package of the ointment or in the attached instructions.