Ointment from sweat

Sweat ointment: how to choose the most effective? Can ointments cope not only with excessive sweat secretion, but also with an unpleasant odor, which in most cases accompanies hyperhidrosis? Let's consider these issues in more detail.

Increased sweating is a common problem that can bring a lot of discomfort to its owner. Nevertheless, such a problem can be solved, since many effective drugs are currently known that help in the fight against sweating.

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Indications for the use of ointments from sweat

Indication for the use of sweat ointment is increased sweating (hyperhidrosis), caused by a number of reasons:

• internal diseases (diabetes, infectious diseases, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, etc.);
• hormonal fluctuations (menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, etc.);
• violation of local heat transfer (due to incorrectly selected shoes or clothes, during a hot period);
• hereditary sweating;
• diseases of sweat glands.

Pharmacodynamics ointments from sweat

The pharmacodynamic properties (in other words, the effect) of sweat ointments depend on the active ingredients of the medicines. Most often, the effect is due to an anti-inflammatory ability in local application. Ointment antiseptics have a pronounced tannic (astringent), potentiating and absorbing action.

If you regularly apply ointments from sweat to problem areas of the skin, it helps to remove the inflammatory reaction and eliminate irritation, reduce the secretion (secretion) of the glands, as well as create the conditions for avoiding harmful effects on the skin from the environment.

Pharmacokinetics of sweat ointments

The systemic effect of sweat ointments is excluded, so there is no data on the pharmacokinetic properties of the preparations.

Names of sweat ointments

In order to destroy the unpleasant odor and cope with sweating, you can resort to various cosmetics, including ointments. Ointments from sweat, as a rule, consist of all kinds of astringents that reduce the secretion of sweat glands, as well as substances that narrow the pores and dry the skin.

If excessive sweating is recommended, pay attention to the following means:

• Formal gel is a therapeutic gel based on formaldehyde, which is used to treat the sweating of virtually any part of the body: feet, palms, armpits. The gel is not used on newly shaved areas: after shaving must pass at least a day. Formagel disinfects, depresses the secretory function of the glands, inhibits the activity of microbes, which impart an unpleasant aroma to sweat;
• paste Teymurova - a preparation with a complex composition. It destroys bacteria, adds to the skin, acts as a deodorant, perfectly helps with diaper rash and excess sweat secretion;
• paste zinc-salicylic - a disinfectant based on zinc oxide and salicylic acid. It narrows, pores, eliminates even the pathological sweating associated with skin diseases;
• formalin ointment - an external medication with boric acid, salicylic acid, formalin and several additional ingredients. Reduces sweating and eliminates bad breath;
• Lavilin is a deodorizing cream (ointment) made in Israel. Contains tocopherol, vegetable essential oils, which allow to destroy bacteria that cause sweat odor. Cons - incompatibility with any other deodorant.

To choose the most effective ointment from sweat, it is recommended to consult a pharmacist: a qualified specialist will help you pick up your drug.

Zinc ointment from sweat

Zinc ointment (not to be confused with zinc-salicylic ointment) is a white and fairly thick suspension - a mixture of zinc oxide and petrolatum. This ointment can be bought in almost any pharmacy without presenting a prescription.

Zinc ointment is an effective anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, astringent, essential remedy that will help quickly soothe irritated skin, limit excessive sweat secretion and create a protective barrier on the skin.

Many reviews of zinc ointment from sweat indicate a possible harm to zinc oxide for the body. Such information is not confirmed by specialists: with external application, the absorption of zinc into the blood circulation system is extremely low, so systemic action of zinc oxide does not. Of course, and with external use, side effects are possible. Concerning zinc ointment, it can be said that such phenomena are very rare and occur only in people prone to allergies to the components of the preparation, in particular zinc.

Zinc ointment from sweat is prescribed even to pregnant and lactating women. This once again confirms the safety of this tool. By the way, most of the powders and creams for kids include zinc oxide.

Again analyzing reviews of zinc ointment, you can make an unambiguous conclusion that this is the most inexpensive and no less effective way to combat increased sweating, especially the skin of the feet and the armpits.

Ointment of Teymurov from sweat

Taymurov's well-known ointment against sweat has a complex composition, which is represented in different proportions:

• boric acid;
• sodium tetraborate;
• salicylic acid;
• zinc oxide;
• formaldehyde;
• hexamethylenetetramide;
• lead acetate;
• talc;
• glycerol;
• mint oil and some auxiliary substances.

Ointment Teymurova perfectly copes with sweat and eliminates an unpleasant smell, but has some side effects:

• dyspepsia (diarrhea, nausea);
• rash on the skin;
• skin peeling;
• headache;
• with prolonged use in large quantities - urination disorders.

For this reason, doctors do not advise using Teimurov's ointment on extensive areas of the body.

Dosing and Administration

Ointments from sweat, as a rule, are applied with hands or gauze swab from one to two times a day. Apply ointment should be a thin layer, it is not recommended to rub.

Ointments from sweat should be used only externally, in limited areas of the body. You can not apply ointment all over your body.

If you use the ointment for the first time and do not know if you are allergic to this medication, then before the treatment start, test: apply a small amount of ointment on the inside of the wrist. If during the day in this place there was no reddening or rashes, then you can safely use the ointment from sweat. Otherwise, this ointment does not suit you, try to pick up another.

If you use ointment from the smell of sweat (ointments deodorants and antiperspirants), then these ointments can be used more often, up to 3 times a day, preferably after taking a shower or a bath. Most often, these funds are designed to mask the unpleasant odor, which is achieved through various perfume additives: plant extracts, essential oils, in particular, extracts from mint, eucalyptus, cedar or tea tree.

Ointment from the smell of foot sweat always contains adjuvants, so this ointment should be applied over the entire surface of the foot, including interdigital spaces and skin folds. By the way, before picking up the ointment from the smell of foot sweat, check if you have a foot fungus, which can also affect the appearance of an unpleasant smell. A sweat ointment, as a rule, does not have antifungal activity. Ointment from the smell of foot sweat should be applied only on the clean skin of the feet: do it better in the morning after showering and at night, and also once during the day.

Ointment from sweat under the armpits (Formagel, Teimurov ointment) is applied at night, while keeping the armpits free until the ointment dries (about 20 minutes). After this, the formed film needs to be washed off with running water or a damp cloth, and the axillary area is additionally treated with a small amount of talc or powder.

Do not use the same remedy for too long: try, for example, once a month to change one ointment from sweat to another.

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Use of sweat ointment during pregnancy

At pregnancy and thoracal feeding it is safe to use such ointments from sweat, as zinc and zinc-salicylic paste: these preparations are completely harmless (provided, if you are not allergic to these preparations).

As for formaldehyde-based products (Teimurov's ointment, formalin ointment), it is not recommended to use them for pregnant women. This is due to the fact that formalin, like formaldehyde, belongs to the class of toxic substances IIB. That is, the use of these substances in significant amounts (in large areas of skin) or for a long period can lead to the accumulation of formaldehyde within the body, which can manifest as a mutagenic action of the drug.

In addition, ointments from sweat based on formaldehyde can provoke the occurrence of allergic reactions more often than others, which is also extremely undesirable, especially during pregnancy.

Contraindications to the use of ointments from sweat

Undoubtedly, like other medicines, sweat ointments can have their contraindications. There are not so many of them, however, you need to know about them before choosing this or that external preparation.

The most safe means are those sweat ointments, like zinc and zinc-salicylic ointment. The only contraindication to the use of these drugs may be a tendency to allergy, or, in other words, increased sensitivity to the ingredients that make up these ointments. If there is no allergy to zinc, then zinc ointments can be successfully used both in childhood and the elderly, and during the period of gestation and breastfeeding.

As for ointments based on formaldehyde, then the list of contraindications is somewhat wider:

• period of pregnancy and feeding;
• infants;
• kidney failure;
• allergic predisposition.

Do not use ointments with formaldehyde on large areas of the body: this is due to a certain toxicity of the drugs.

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Side effects of ointments from sweat

Zinc and zinc-salicylic ointment are still in the lead: they practically do not have side effects. The only side effect of zinc ointment may be an allergy to the drug, but this reaction only develops in individuals with excessive sensitivity to zinc-based drugs.

The use of ointments based on formaldehyde can be accompanied by more pronounced side effects. However, side effects often develop with prolonged treatment with ointments, or if the rules for their dosing are not observed.

Formaldehyde ointments can provoke:

• Dyspeptic phenomena (disorders of stool, nausea);
• skin rashes (allergic manifestations);
• peeling of the skin surface in the place of ointment application;
• pain in the head, dizziness;
• convulsions;
• urination disorders, urinary excretion disorders.

If side effects occur, you must stop using this or that ointment and contact the doctor.

Overdose

There have been no cases of overdose with ointments based on zinc on the basis of zinc, therefore such ointments as zinc or zinc-salicylic can be used for a long time in various parts of the skin.

As for the Teimurov paste and Formalin ointment, such drugs can provoke an increase in side effects and intoxication phenomena (loss of appetite, nausea, upset of the stool) with prolonged use, or the development of allergies. In case of an overdose, the use of the ointment should be stopped and consult a doctor who will prescribe a treatment aimed at the removal of intoxication and clinical symptoms.

Interactions of ointments with sweat with other drugs

It is not recommended to use several ointments at the same time from sweat on the same parts of the body. Sweat ointments are well complemented and combined with baby powders, talc, moisturizing creams.

Simultaneous use of several ointments from sweat can lead to skin over-drying, peeling and irritation.

If you thought that applying one ointment from sweat is not enough, then this may mean that this ointment does not suit you. Contact a specialist (for example, a dermatologist) who will choose the most effective drug for you.

Conditions for storing ointments from sweat

Any sweat ointment should be kept in darkened places, away from sunlight. Store the ointment better at t ° from +15 to + 25 ° C, and not in the refrigerator. Do not expose the ointment to freezing!

It should be explained to the children that it is unacceptable to play with medicines. In order to avoid adverse effects, keep all medicines in specially adapted places where children can not penetrate.

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Shelf life

The average duration of drug storage is from one and a half to two years. The exact expiration date can be seen on the package or in the annotation to the ointment.

Sweat ointment is better preserved in the factory tightly closed package, but after the expiration date from such an ointment is better to get rid of.