Ointments for acne

An unambiguous answer to the question: which ointment helps with acne? - does not exist. Effective and quickly treatable pimples, the cause of which is clearly established. However, this applies to any health problems. It is necessary to begin with a consultation with a dermatologist, he will send the necessary tests to determine the type of pathogenic microorganism that caused the rash, and after the examination it may be necessary to use the help of other specialists (gastroenterologist, endocrinologist). Do not forget that in any case, not the least role in getting rid of skin problems is healthy eating and careful care for it.

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Indications of the ointments from acne

Indications for the use of medicinal ointments are indicated in the instructions to the ointment, in general - it is the treatment of inflammatory and pustular rashes, resistant to the effects of general hygiene and cosmetic means.

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Release form

The most common form of ointment production is aluminum or plastic tubes of different volumes. Usually they are designed for treatment. It is quite hygienic and convenient packing unit.

Many drugs that involve a prolonged course of treatment are available in glass or plastic jars. In terms of hygiene - packaging is not too good, a big risk of getting inside the contaminants.

The most hygienic is the aerosol release form, which excludes contact with the lesion and hands. However, the consistency of ointments very rarely allows it to be used.

Ointments on a natural basis

Dermatologists are advised to begin treatment with simple drugs, for example, try such an affordable, safe and effective remedy as Zinc Ointment. This external agent, actively resisting inflammation, has disinfecting properties. Drying the skin, absorbing and reducing the discharge of exudate, on the skin forms a thin protective layer, preventing negative influences from outside. To eliminate acne ointment is used four to six times a day. However, when joining a secondary infection and suppuration with zinc ointment, it is inappropriate to use. In this case, the protective film creates conditions for the reproduction of anaerobic bacteria.

In order not to overdry the skin, you can mix a little ointment with two or three drops of baby oil ("Bubchen", "Alenka") before use and apply the mixture on the skin.

Salicylic ointment is a time-tested remedy for acne, an inexpensive ointment for acne, which inhibits the inflammatory process and kills the microorganisms that caused it. Exfoliating dead skin particles, stimulates its renewal. For small pimples they are simply applied in a thin layer, on large ones - a piece of gauze with ointment is applied and fixed with a plaster, dressings are recommended every two to three days. Has a strong drying effect, which should be taken into account for people with dry and sensitive skin.

Salicylic-zinc ointment (Lassara paste) is a complex ointment that combines salicylic acid with zinc oxide based on petroleum jelly and starch. These components, which have bleaching, exfoliating and disinfecting properties, complement each other. Salicylic acid acts as a cleansing agent, dissolving "sebum" and freeing up the pores, restoring the skin's respiration, thereby helping to relieve soreness and inflammation. Not a bad ointment from red pimples, pulls and internal. Lassar paste, as a rule, is spread all over the face with a thin layer, bypassing the eye and lips area, once or twice a day. The course of treatment is until the effect is achieved. Do not apply to wet and dry skin.

Ichthyol ointment copes well with purulent pimples, including those infected again, drawing out the contents and eliminating the infection. In addition, this ointment dissolves comedones, effectively eliminates acne and white plugs. This is a good ointment from internal acne. Ichthyol permeates deeply into the epidermal layers, stimulates microcirculation, oxygenation and detoxification of the skin, relieves inflammation, tenderness and swelling. It is applied pointwise to the pimples, the exception is the nose and chin, they are smeared completely. Given the color and smell of the ointment, it is better to perform the procedure at night, to wash off and treat the disposal sites in the morning with an antiseptic. The composition includes petroleum jelly, which must be taken into account for the owners of oily skin.

Vishnevsky's ointment is the rival of the ichthyol, accelerates the process of "ripening" and draws out suppuration, has a disinfecting and anti-inflammatory effect. They are related not only by dark color and not too pleasant smell, but also efficiency, coupled with safety. Small pimples can be spotted with a cotton swab, on large ones - a piece of gauze, soaked in ointment. Lock, leave for a few hours, really - at night. Repeat once every three days until the skin clears. Ointment Vishnevsky, according to the reviews used it from acne, has a preventive effect against the post-acne and uneven skin.

Ointments listed above have no contraindications, except for individual allergic reactions, and are suitable for use by pregnant and lactating women.

Sulfur ointment is effective for oily seborrhea, sycosis, pimples caused by fungi and demodex. It is characterized by a very sensitive smell of sulfur, so it should be used when there are no scheduled meetings and you can stay alone.

The application depends on the nature of the lesion. The standard regimen for the treatment of demodectic or fungal is to use the ointment twice or thrice a day, without washing it for five days and without changing clothes that come in contact with the treated areas. Bandages with this ointment do not overlap, just plastered with problem areas.

For other causes of the rash, the pimples are spread twice a day and held for about four hours, then washed off. Sulfur ointment is not indicated to pregnant and lactating women and children 0-3 years old.

Ointment Yam is a combined preparation containing salicylic acid, sulfur, zinc oxide, tar, mixed on a lanolin base. It has insecticidal, fugicidal and bactericidal properties, softens the skin and eliminates the symptoms of inflammation. It is often prescribed for acne caused by demodectic mites. The smell of the ointment corresponds to its composition, but the effectiveness is at the height. Before use, the ointment is thoroughly mixed and spread on the damaged areas with a thin layer, at first for five minutes. Then remove the oiled tampon (oil - any vegetable or children's), after it is washed off with water. The next two days the exposure time is extended by five minutes, reaching a maximum (15 minutes) - repeat the procedure every day from one to two months. During treatment, it is good to wash with tar soap.

Having achieved a satisfactory effect - to do a scraping on demodex. Contraindicated in hypervelocity. May cause an allergy.

Retinoic ointment, the main active ingredients of which are retinol (vitamin A) and bioactive isotretinoin, normalize cell division and renewal. Ointment helps to get rid of oily seborrhea, comedones and acne. It slows the growth of the epithelium lining the sebaceous glands, regulates its composition and promotes the normalization of sebum secretion. The skin is dried, and the inflammatory process is damped, its protective functions are activated. The skin is smeared with ointment twice a day with a thin layer.

Ointment can provoke side effects, among which an excess of vitamin A and its effects, is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, people with liver dysfunction and dyslipidemia.

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Ointments with antibiotics

They have a stable anti-inflammatory effect, destroying microorganisms that cause inflammation and a secondary infection. Ointments with antibiotics are used until the last pimple comes off, otherwise it can provoke a relapse of inflammation, and bacteria will be more resistant to the action of the drug. If there are no other indications, antibiotic-based ointments are not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, for those with infected fungal skin, for allergy to antibiotics of this series.

Ointments with antibiotics are used for the doctor's prescription after scraping for bacterial samples to determine the causative agent of the infection and its sensitivity to specific drugs. These ointments are used according to a scheme prescribed by a dermatologist, and for the duration indicated by them.

Synthomycin ointment, a very effective and affordable remedy, besides, not possessing strong and unpleasant smell and color, imperceptible on the skin. However, the active component of the ointment is an antibiotic. Together with the effectiveness inherent in this group of drugs, with regard to inflammation, pathogens, there is a greater likelihood of allergic reactions. It is applied to damaged cleared areas twice a day. If the pimples are small, you can not cover anything and after absorbing even apply makeup. Usually pimples take place within three to five days.

In addition to general contraindications, it is not prescribed to newborns, persons with impaired hematopoiesis, since long-term and uncontrolled treatment with this ointment can this hemopoiesis (hemopoiesis) and provoke.

Tetracycline ointment is an antagonist of a wide range of pathogens (staphylococci, streptococci, rickettsia, aerobic bacteria), inhibits the renewal of cells of pathogenic bacteria. Bacteriostatic tetracycline interrupts the biosynthesis of the protein component of the bacterial cell and the process of their reproduction stops. Ointment is applied to infected areas and adjacent healthy skin once or twice a day, you can impose an ointment impregnated with ointment, which is changed once or twice a day. The duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of the lesion and is calculated in several days or weeks. It is not used to treat children 0-10 years old.

Doxycycline ointment. The active substance is an antibiotic of the tetracycline series. Properties similar to the previous ointment. It refers to a fairly strong means, not assigned to children. May cause increased photosensitivity. Treatment of acne with tetracycline ointments gives a lasting effect. These ointments can cope well with internal pimples.

Erythromycin ointment - is active against inflammatory purulent infection of the skin with pathogenic microorganisms, as well as the propagation of propinobacteria caused by them, which leads to the appearance of acne.

Damaged areas of the skin are lubricated with a thin layer of ointment from two to three times a day. Treatment is individual and should correspond to the medical scheme. Correct application gives noticeable results after 7-10 days from the beginning of use. It is not assigned to children 0-9 years.

Levomecol ointment is a complex agent that connects two active components: chloramphenicol antibiotic and immunomodulator methyluracil mixed on the basis of polyethylene oxides. Chloramphenicol - a bacteriostatic that interrupts the process of protein production in bacterial cells, the antagonist of most pathogenic microorganisms, is also used in the case of purulent lesions. Methyluracil supplements the anti-inflammatory action, promotes the metabolism of nucleic acids and the restoration of the affected tissues. This, according to reviews, a good ointment from red pimples.

In generalized rashes, the entire surface of the skin is treated at bedtime (leaving for the night), usually for 14 days, with individual - apply acne and the surrounding skin for two or three hours, then wash off. The effect is visible in a few days.

Ointment can be used during pregnancy and lactation, children - from birth.

Dalatsin is an antibacterial gel with an active component of clindamycin. Antagonist of a wide range of microorganisms, has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Very effectively eliminates the rashes caused by sensitive microbes. On the skin with pimples very thinly spread the gel twice a day. Duration of therapy is from 1.5 to 2 months, in severe cases - up to six months. The application can be accompanied by degreasing or, conversely, an increase in the fat content of the skin, its irritation, dyspeptic phenomena, follicular and other eruptions, burning sensation in the eyes.

Clindovit gel, Clindamycin cream are synonyms of Dalacin.

Zinerite, is not available in the form of an ointment, but in two vials with the components of an acne treatment solution according to the enclosed instructions. The finished product is applied without contact with an aerosol applicator. Active substances - erythromycin, possessing bacteriostatic properties, and zinc acetate, which reduces the production of sebum. Zineritis is sprayed throughout the focus of the lesion in the morning and at bedtime, an approximate single dose of 0.5ml. Can be applied under make-up. The result of treatment becomes noticeable in half a month, the full course - up to four months. Pregnant and lactating women are allowed to use the drug at recommended dosages.

Baneocin ointment - the active components of neomycin sulfate and bacitracin, reinforcing each other. Destructive for most pathogens of bacterial infections. Resistance of bacteria to this ointment is extremely rare. It does not affect most fungi, viruses and some bacteria. It is used in the treatment of skin eruptions of bacterial genesis. Pregnant and lactating women are prescribed in extreme cases, as it penetrates the placenta.

It is not recommended for use with significant lesions of the skin. If there is no danger of systemic absorption, the ointment is transferred perfectly.

The affected surface is treated from two to three times per day, the dosage is no more than one gram per day. Duration of use - a week. With repeated use, the dosage is reduced by half.

Gentamicin ointment with the same active component, has a significant spectrum of antibacterial action, is well absorbed by the surface of the skin, penetrating through the cell membranes of bacilli, destroying their protein molecules. Effective in acne, oily seborrhea, follicular, viral and fungal dermatitis.

Pregnant (in the second and third trimester) and lactating women are prescribed for small areas of damage. Do not appoint children under three years.

Can cause violations of hemopoiesis, dyspepsia, hearing loss, weakness, migraine.

Scheme of application appoints a doctor, the duration of the effect of a single application from eight hours to a half-day. The recommended number of treatments is 2-3 per day.

Does not affect viruses and fungi.

Lincomycin ointment. The main active components of lincomycin hydrochloride and zinc oxide. Antimicrobial agent, is prescribed for pustular eruptions. Contraindicated in hepatic and renal failure. Pimples are processed once or twice a day.

Ointment Dioxydin is an active ingredient from a number of quinoxaline derivatives, a bactericidal agent that has chemotherapeutic efficacy to a wide range of causative agents of skin rashes. Not an antibiotic, but a drug close to them. Probably development of resistance of bacteria. The ointment helps to cleanse the surface of the skin, activates its recovery and renewal. Contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, minor children. It is prescribed in cases when other drugs are ineffective or cause allergies.

Other anti-inflammatory ointments for acne

Against the causative agents of acne are effective and preparations of other pharmacological groups, quite affordable. The main thing in the fight against acne is to identify the pathogen and own tolerance, then the treatment will be much more effective.

A very inexpensive streptocidal ointment, the active substance of which sulfanilamide, is capable of blocking metabolic processes inside the microbial cell. This leads to disruption in the development and, as a result, to the death of the microorganism. Especially active is streptococcal infection. Ointment is applied pointwise to acne in a thin layer, not more than twice a day, it is possible to apply under a gauze bandage. Duration of application - a week. Contraindicated with intolerance sulfanilamidov, pregnant and lactating women, children 0-2 years.

Ointment Sulfargin is a sulfanilamide preparation with properties similar to the previous one. Effective when infected with microorganisms sensitive to this group of drugs. With prolonged use, leukopenia may develop, which is characteristic of sulfonamides.

Ointments Metrogil, Rosamet and Metronidazole have the same active substance (metronidazole) and, accordingly, similar properties, effectively eliminate pink and vulgar acne. Their main qualities are the ability to deal with protozoa (unicellular) microorganisms and many bacteria, in particular, with some strict anaerobes. Metronidazole, reacting with the transportable cellular proteins of the microbe, reaches its DNA and, destroying its structure, destroys the pathogen. The use of this substance is possible in combination with antibiotics and does not interfere with the use of other cosmetic and medicinal products that care for the skin. Contraindicated with intolerance of the active substance, pregnant, especially in the first three months, and lactating women. Apply a thin layer twice a day, the duration of the course is 1-2 months.

Baziron gel is an antiseptic, especially effective against staphylococcus and propinobacteria. It helps to overcome oxygen starvation, slows the production of sebum, which helps reduce inflammation and skin health. The main target of the drug - acne and comedones. Zhelopobraznuyu mass plaster a thin layer in the place of accumulation of pimples twice a day, a satisfactory effect becomes well noticeable after a month of treatment, a stable disposal of the problem occurs three months later.

Studies on the use of ointments during pregnancy and lactation have not been conducted. Contraindicated in children 0-11 years. It is not recommended to be used together with alcohol-containing products, as well as with salicylic acid and its containing preparations.

Skinoren gel and cream - antiseptic, active substance azelaic acid, has a drying ability. It prevents the occurrence of post-acne, pigmentation and eliminates existing defects. The main target of the gel is acne and rosacea. It is non-toxic, therefore it is allowed for pregnant and lactating women to use point-wise or on small skin surfaces. Can be applied under a bandage. Spread on the pimples with a thin layer and lightly rub twice a day. Duration of the course is up to one year. May cause irritation in places of application, with the treatment interrupted for several days, and after the disappearance of symptoms - continue.

Skinoren is usually used in the final stages of treatment. The action of this remedy allows you to remove traces of cured acne (smooth out irregularities, eliminate pigmentation) and achieve a smooth beautiful skin.

Ointment Eplan is relatively new and, judging by the reviews, a very effective remedy for acne. At the heart of the ointment is the salt of the rare-earth metal of lanthanum (La) and polyhydroxy compounds. It does not contain antibiotics, hormones and analgesics. The ability of the ointment to destroy pathogenic bacteria, to remove inflammation, while healing the surface and protecting it from the penetration of bacteria, made it indispensable in the fight against pustular skin lesions.

Ointment can be used for pregnant and lactating women, it is contraindicated only with allergies to its components. After several applications, redness passes and pimples are dried, and later - disappear without a trace. According to reviews, this ointment helped to get rid of more severe rashes. They use it daily, spreading the problem areas, repeating the procedure as necessary until the lesions are completely eliminated.

Panthenol ointment can be assigned to force skin regeneration processes, the defects of which were caused by various causes. The active component of the ointment catalyzes the renewal of skin cells, does not cause mutations, is non-toxic, not carcinogenic. Ointment can be used by pregnant and lactating women. Panthenol is available in the form of a spray, which allows contactless application of it to the area of rashes. The skin is treated several times a day until the symptoms disappear.

Traumeel ointment and gel is a complex homeopathic preparation that can quickly anesthetize, relieve inflammation, accelerate the healing and resorption of scars. Traumeel, activating a clone of Th3-lymphocytes, activates the sequence of immune system reactions, restoring the balance between stimulants and inflammatory inhibitors, and supports it.

The ointment is applied, gently rubbing, on the inflamed patch of skin or pointwise on individual pimples two or three times a day. If necessary, a four-five-time application or a compress at night is permissible. According to reviews - the next morning the pimples disappear, in case of severe lesions the positive result is also very impressive.

Traumeel is contraindicated in cases of allergies to plants belonging to the family of Compositae. Pregnant and lactating women can be used as directed by a doctor. It is combined with other preparations.

Curious Gel is a combined preparation that combines zinc and hyaluronic acid. These components provide antiseptic action in combination with renewing and restoring skin cells. The gel improves blood circulation in the epithelial layers, restores the skin elasticity, helps to eliminate post-acne.

Twice a day, treatment of well-purified foci of inflammation is performed. At the beginning of the application, the sensations of tightness, burning, which pass by themselves, are likely. Contraindicated in case of sensitization to gel ingredients. The effect of applying Curiosin gel on the fetus and the possibility of getting into breast milk has not been studied. Can be combined with taking other medications.

Ointment Clotrimazole - effective in rashes caused by fungi of almost all species. In small concentrations blocks their reproduction, at large - destroys. The active component of the ointment disrupts the process of building a membrane of fungal cells and promotes the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in these cells, which also leads to their destruction. In addition to fungicidal, ointment has an activity against staphylococci, streptococci, corynebacteria, protozoa. Side effects for the external form are not typical, although local reactions are not excluded. It is not applied in the first three months of pregnancy. Affected areas are treated twice or thrice a day. Therapy lasts a month or more. It is not applied topically in combination with nystatin, natamycin, dexamethasone.

Chinese ointment Tai Yan Acne Cream consists, according to the description, of natural ingredients: medicinal herbs, retinol, alcohols, paraffin. These components have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, helping to cope with acne. Prevents secondary infection and residual effects after treatment. Rashes quickly dry out, according to reviews, in just three days. Ointment is used in the morning and at night (if necessary, you can apply three times) until the disappearance of acne. The manufacturer claims that there will not be a relapse after treatment with ointment. It is consumed sparingly, immediately after treatment - slightly pinches, but it quickly passes. Ointment contains scarlet, stimulating blood circulation, therefore, when couperose it is not recommended to use, it is contraindicated in case of allergy to its components.

Stellanin ointment (active substance 1,3-diethylbenzimidazolium triiodide) destroys pathogenic bacteria and fungi, while restoring the damaged skin surface. The ointment applied to the inflammatory focus protects it from infection, stops the development of the infectious inflammatory process and speeds up cellular renewal. In the affected areas, systemic absorption of the active component of the ointment does not occur, but its therapeutic concentrations are found.

Contraindicated in persons with hyperthyroidism and thyroid neoplasms, in the first three months of pregnancy, underage. Treat the pimples twice a day, possibly applying under a bandage. It is not prescribed simultaneously with radioactive iodine, disinfecting agents with mercury, oxidizers, alkalis.

Ointment 911 from acne caused by pathogenic microorganisms is also effective for oily seborrhea. Combined drug with the main active components - zinc oxide and allantoin. Their action is enhanced by oils: tea tree, milk thistle seeds, lavender and lemon, extracts of medicinal plants, vitamin E and other anti-inflammatory components. The ointment is active against fungi and bacteria, regulates the function of the sebaceous glands and facilitates cleansing from sebum, reduces inflammation, promotes recovery and protects against secondary infection.

The safety of use by pregnant and lactating women is not confirmed by clinical trials. As a preservative in the ointment, iodopropynylbutyl carbamate is used, an antiseptic that has the ability to accumulate in the child's body. Overabundance of iodine can cause disturbances in the thyroid gland.

The damaged skin is treated, lightly massaging, with a small amount of ointment in the morning and before bedtime. Can be used under make-up.

Ointment Zvezdochka (balm Gold Star) is a complex antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent, based on plant components. It relieves itch easily from insect bites, soothes and reduces redness, however, in the instruction to balsam it is noted that it should not be applied to rashes and acne, as well as to damaged skin. May cause an allergy. As a means of acne manufacturers do not position it.

Antiparasitic ointments (insecticides)

Acne on the face can be symptoms of demodectic disease, a disease caused by a demodex mite, some of which parasitize on a person's skin. Of the simpler preparations for demodicosis, ointments with sulfur and tar are used.

Ointment Benzyl benzoate has antifungal (including demodex) activity, so demodectic acne after treatment with this ointment should disappear. The mites die within half an hour after application, but the ointment does not work on the eggs of the mites. Given the life cycle of tick development, the treatment lasts from one to one and a half months. The treatment of insecticidal ointment is prescribed by a doctor.

Ointment is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women and children 0-2 years. Soap, interacting with ointment, can deprive it of bacteriostatic properties.

The aversectin ointment (the result of the biosynthesis of the mycelial mass of Stereptomyces avermitilis), an insecticide, upsets the transmission of nerve impulses, paralyzes and kills the parasite. Will help in case of acne caused by demodex. Specialists recommend the use of pulse-therapy with this ointment: treat with ointment the infected skin surface before going to bed, lightly rubbing, for five days, repeat the five-day courses at intervals of two days four times. In a break between treatment with Aversectin ointment, it is possible to lubricate foci of decametoxin solution twice a day. Dietary table №5 (hepatic) is recommended in complex therapy. Control scraping is taken half a month after the treatment is completed. Not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, children. The preparation is veterinary, serious clinical studies of the reactions of the human body to its effect have not been conducted.

The instruction notes the possibility of allergies and other side effects in animals. The reviews are polar, some ointment helped, some note a worsening of health (dizziness, nausea, worsening of all organs, especially the kidneys).

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Antiviral ointments

Vulgar acne usually does not respond to treatment with antiviral ointments, viral nature has a very common herpetetic eruption.

Acyclovir cream - has an antiviral effect, blocking the synthesis of viral DNA, as well as immunomodulating. This cream is designed to treat rashes caused by the herpes virus, however, there is some evidence that it can help get rid of acne. Although specialists disagree with this, since herpetetic skin lesions are viral in nature, and acne is bacterial.

Herpes are treated by spreading the rashes five times a day at intervals of one hour. Repeat this procedure from five to ten days. The tolerability of this drug is not bad, although side effects of local importance may occur.

Oksolinovaya ointment - an antiviral agent used for viral skin lesions, with inflammation of an unclear etiology, which are accompanied by rashes and insignificant exudation. Three-percent ointment is spread on the lesions two or three times a day from two weeks to two months.

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Hormonal ointment from acne

In the treatment of certain types of acne, ointments containing several active ingredients may be helpful: hormonal and antimicrobial. To apply such ointments without medical advice is not recommended, they are not harmless at all, have contra-indications and side effects corresponding to active substances included in the composition.

Ointment Gyioxysone is a combined agent combining the antibiotic tetracycline oxytetracycline hydrochloride and hydrocortisone acetate, which has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. It is prescribed in case of pustular eruptions, secondary infection of neural allergic inflammation of the skin and mucous membrane. Contraindicated in dermatomycosis, viral and allergic rashes, skin tuberculosis.

Treatment is carried out from one to three times per day, the duration of treatment is determined by the doctor. May cause an allergy.

Cream Triderm complex preparation with three active ingredients (betamethasone, clotrimazole, gentamicin). Has working qualities of all components: removes exudation, inflammations, allergies and itching, is active against fungi and bacteria.

It is prescribed in acute cases of skin inflammations accompanied by exudative phenomena. Treatment of affected areas and healthy adjacent to them is carried out twice a day, daily, not more than a month. If there is no therapeutic effect after the expiration of a month, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis. Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, persons with sensitization to the components of the cream.

If all the means are tried and the rashes do not go away, you can consult a dermatologist and try to eliminate the problem with hormonal ointment, although its direct purpose is not bacterial infections, but allergic rashes, non-infectious dermatitis, psoriasis. When pimples caused by hormonal disorders in the body, treat the underlying disease. Self-medication with hormonal ointments can cause serious disorders. Hormonal ointments are not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women and are prescribed to them in extremely rare cases on strict indications.

Acriderm ointment, the active ingredient of which betamethasone dipropionate, prevents leukocytosis, inactivates inflammatory mediators and reduces its manifestations - itching, soreness, puffiness, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, inhibits phagocytosis.

In the case of external use, the systemic effect of betamethasone is small, however, when applied to the face and when using a dressing, it increases. The standard treatment scheme involves applying a small layer of cream on the areas with pimples in the morning and in the evening, the longest period of using the cream to treat the skin of the face is five days.

May cause local side effects, contraindicated, in addition to the cases already noted, with chicken pox, skin tuberculosis, syphilis, skin malignancies, bacterial skin infections and vulgar acne!

Ointment Advantan - with the active ingredient methylprednisolone. Ointment inhibits accelerated cell division, reduces inflammation - redness, rash, swelling, itching. Available for dry, normal and oily skin. Contraindicated in case of sensitization to the active substance, infection with viruses, tuberculosis and syphilitic skin lesions.

The treatment of areas with rashes is carried out once a day, duration is not more than four months, children - no more than one.

Side effects are local in nature - from rashes to atrophy of the skin surface, folliculitis, hypervelocity.

Ointment Prednisolone, like all hormonal monopreparations, is shown when rashes on the skin are not microbial genesis, that is, with acne, pustules and pimples caused by fungi and parasites is not applied.

Hydrocortisone ointment - glucocorticosteroid, which reduces inflammatory phenomena, removing swelling and itching. It is prescribed for skin rashes of non-bacterial genesis. Contraindicated in the infection of the skin with microbes and viruses, pregnant and lactating women, children younger than two years. Treatment with ointment is performed two to three times a day. The duration of therapy is one to two weeks; if necessary - can be extended for another week.

Ointment Sinaflan - glucocorticosteroid, is prescribed for non-infectious diseases of the skin. Affects the exchange of proteins, contributing to a decrease in protein production and collagen deposition. Properties correspond to those common to hormone ointments.

Ointment Elokom (active substance - mometasone furoate). It is active against proinflammatory mediators, promotes the binding of histamine and serotonin, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, removes swelling, dries and reduces exudation. Can penetrate into the general circulatory system, causing common for all glucocorticosteroids side effects. Scheme and duration of treatment is prescribed by a doctor, a daily one-time treatment is usually recommended.

Ointment from scars after acne

Many ointments from acne have a resolving effect and eliminate not only acne itself, but skin defects that remain after treatment (Vishnevsky ointment, Skinoren, Traumeel, alternative ointments). This ability is usually stated in the instructions for use of the ointment. As a restorative treatment, after the source of the infection (for example, bacteria or demodex) is destroyed, you can consult with your doctor to apply ointments that are not directly indicated for the treatment of acne, but the healing skin.

Complete information on ointments from scars after acne is found in this article.

Ointment Solcoseryl is a biogenic stimulator of cellular metabolism, stimulates the absorption and assimilation of oxygen and glucose by cells of damaged epidermis, repairs and maintains its viable state. Prevents the formation of trophic changes, accelerating the process of recovery of the epithelial layer. Once or twice a day a thin layer of lubricated lesions can be used in bandages. It is allowed to use pregnant and lactating women.

Actovegin ointment, cream and gel - activator of intracellular metabolism, stimulates the absorption and assimilation of oxygen and glucose by cells of the damaged epidermis, repairs and maintains its viable state. Additionally, it improves blood circulation. Two or three times a day a thin layer of lubricated lesions. Use with pregnant and lactating women - with caution. May cause side effects in the area of use.

Methyluracil ointment with the same active component stimulates the processes of reproduction of leukocytes and, to a lesser extent, erythrocytes, which leads to cellular renewal, acceleration of healing and activation of protective functions of the skin. It is prescribed to persons with leukopenia for prolonged non-healing skin lesions, the treatment plan is prescribed by a doctor. Contraindicated in malignant diseases of blood and bone marrow.

Alternative ointments for acne

People have tried to get rid of skin defects that deliver aesthetic and physical discomfort, from time immemorial. From generation to generation, many recipes for ointments from acne from natural components of vegetable, mineral and animal origin are transmitted. Modern pharmaceutics, based on many years of experience, can offer funds produced on the basis of prescriptions of alternative medicine.

Badyaga gel - contains an active substance of animal origin from the skeleton of a freshwater sponge, consisting of needle-like weave of silica, connected by a horny tissue of a sponge, dried and shredded. These particles, while in the gel, stimulate the surface of the skin and have a vasodilating effect. This leads to more intensive blood supply to affected areas of the skin, has an anti-inflammatory and resorptive effect. The influx of blood to the areas of application is accompanied by their reddening and a sense of heat.

Locally irritating effect of the gel is supplemented with plantain and yarrow. The activity of these herbs against bacteria, pro-inflammatory factors, its ability to soften and moisturize the irritated skin surface, the nutritional properties synergistically increase. The use of the gel normalizes sebum secretion, reducing the function of the sebaceous glands, preventing the spread of acne and cleansing the skin of those already existing. The dissolving capacity of the gel resists the appearance of post-acne, pigmentation, puffiness.

There are no contraindications for pregnant and lactating women, do not apply for allergies to ingredients.

Treat the face with gel (a small amount) and leave for ten to twenty minutes, wash with warm water. Treatment is better before bedtime, since after the procedure it is undesirable to leave the room for three hours. It is not recommended to apply on the skin of a person with superficial injuries, avoid contact of the gel with mucous membranes.

Tar oil ointment is a natural preparation based on birch tar (6%) with antiseptic and antiparasitic properties, also active against demodex and herpes virus. It eliminates inflammation and itching, analgesizes and softens the diseased skin.

In combination with tar there are oils - palm oil and it, natural wax and propolis, glycerin and lanolin, extracts from medicinal plants, retinol and tocopherol.

It is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, for open wound surfaces.

A thin layer of ointment is treated with areas with rashes twice a day, can be applied under the bandage. If the skin is prone to dryness and irritation, you can mix the ointment before applying with two or three drops of any cosmetic oil. The maximum duration of the application is three weeks, the repeated course of treatment can be carried out with an interval of two weeks.

Turpentine ointment (based on purified turpentine oil produced from softwood resin) has an antiseptic, analgesic, vasodilating, irritating-distracting effect, it is well absorbed in the surface layers of the skin.

According to the instructions, this ointment is not used for acne, but alternative medicine recommends turpentine for furunculosis. The official instruction does not disclose such use and does not advise applying it to damaged skin. It can cause burns on the skin, sometimes - choking, hypotension, fainting, cramps, tachycardia.

Among its contraindications pregnancy and lactation, renal and hepatic insufficiency, skin diseases!

Teymurova paste is a disinfectant with pronounced antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, drying and deodorizing properties. It is indicated for dermatomycosis. Contains: boric and salicylic acids, borax in glycerin, zinc oxide, urotropin, formaldehyde, mint oil and other components.

It is not prescribed to pregnant and lactating women, children 0-13 years old, in case of acute skin diseases, with renal insufficiency and sensitization to components.

Side effects from prolonged use can be intoxication, dermatoses, seizures and even shock.

Apply a thin layer from one to three times a day. When acute symptoms are gone, treatment should be continued until they disappear completely, but not more than a month.

Guardian Balsam - destroys microbes, eliminates inflammation, analgesizes, softens and moisturizes the skin, promotes regeneration and protects from unfavorable factors. It is indicated for purulent eruptions, inflammations of the infectious and neurogenic type, allergies and other dermatological irritations, dry skin and its peeling. The composition includes nutritional and moisturizing components, retinol and tocopherol, sea buckthorn and corn oil, lavender and eucalyptus essential oils. The components of the balm are instantly absorbed and accelerate the healing, have a preventive effect against the occurrence of skin defects (scars, irregularities, spots). Contraindicated with intolerance of ingredients.

Method of application - applied in a thin layer, lightly rubbing three times a day from three to nine days. However, long-term use is possible, balm is not toxic, overdose is considered impossible.

Carrot mask (Hendel's Gerden) - absorbs excess fat, eliminates acne and comedones. Provides cleansing, nutrition, cellular renewal, moisturizing. The manufacturer claims that it is enough for several applications - and the skin is better. Reviews of the mask are very good. After eliminating the source of infection or parasites, if the analysis showed their presence, it can be used as a preventive remedy after treatment. Contraindicated only with allergies to mask components.

The mask is applied to the face with gentle massage movements. Some time later, people wash their face with water.

Calendula ointment, the main active ingredient of which is the homeopathic tincture of this medicinal plant, which has the ability to eliminate the fat content of the skin, bactericidal, astringent, keratolytic and absorbing properties. The basis of the ointment is medical Vaseline. Ointment can be used by pregnant and lactating women if there is no sensitization to the ingredients. Given homeopathic breeding, allergic reactions are unlikely.

Treatment is performed once or twice a day for a week or two.

Miracle ointment, decisive, according to reviews, almost any dermal (and not only) problems, you need to do yourself. There are several recipes for the miraculous ointment:

1. Ingredients: olive, sunflower or corn oil - 200ml, natural beeswax - a piece of 50x35x12mm, ½ egg yolk of a boiled chicken egg. Take an enamel saucepan, put oil in it, add wax, put on a faint light. Stir until the wax slice melt. Crush the yolk with a fork on a plate and sprinkle (fingers) a piece of eggs in a saucepan. Stir, turn off the fire and let stand for no more than a quarter of an hour. Filt with capron sieve (cloth). Keep in a refrigerator in a jar of glass. Before processing, the ointment is heated in a water bath to 40 ° C. Treat before bedtime.
2. Ointment that penetrates deeply into the epidermis. Ingredients: natural wax (40 g); vegetable oil (100g); two tablespoons of sugar. Crumble the beeswax into the oil, poured into the refractory container, pour in the sugar and put on a small fire. Slowly stirring, melt the wax and sugar until a homogeneous mass is obtained. The process is long, you need to stir constantly, sugar will burn - it's nothing. The resulting mixture is cooled and used. It effectively eliminates any inflammation.
3. Ingredients: one tablespoon of freshly squeezed goose pie juice, 60g of pork lard, one teaspoon of beeswax and a little propolis. Stir the juice with smaltz, allow to stand in a warm place, mix until smooth, crumble and add wax and propolis, boil and heat on a weak flame for five minutes. Set aside in a warm place for about two hours. To hide in a refrigerator, however, after an hour to get and mix, repeat the procedure every hour until the ointment is evenly thickened. Keep in the fridge, spread on the damaged surface, you can under the bandage.
4. The simplest recipe: in equal proportions - butter, honey and chopped onions in a refractory container, put it on the fire and boil, allow it to cool to about 40 ° C, mix with flour until the clay condition. Pieces of pancakes to impose on the areas with pimples. The procedure is done until the disappearance of acne. Keep in the fridge.

This review includes many ointments used to treat acne, but not all. Any ointment can act effectively if used for the intended purpose, the approach to their use is correct, and the cause of the skin defect is clarified. Most ointments for acne are for inexpensive drugs, almost all of them are quite affordable. You can try to get rid of acne yourself using ointments based on alternative recipes and from the first section of this review. But if improvements do not occur after several applications, do not delay the process, you need to seek medical help.

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Dosing and administration

Before applying the ointment, you should thoroughly wash your hands and thoroughly cleanse your face with a lotion, sometimes alcohol-containing (see instructions to the ointment), wash with tar soap or hold your face over a container of hot water or a decoction of medicinal herbs, throwing a towel over your head . Cleaned face, if it is not prohibited in the instructions to the ointment, it is desirable to treat with cream, narrowing the pores, while the affected areas or single pimples can be bypassed. Expanded pores on the face are filled in any case: nature does not tolerate emptiness. Therefore it is better - a useful cream. When the cream is absorbed, a salve is applied to the problem areas. After the morning treatment with ointment invisible and colorless (for example, sintomycin ointment), if the instruction allows, you can use makeup. Not all medicinal ointments are suitable as a make-up cream. And in general, in the process of treatment, make-up is not desirable. Immediately after the procedures with medicinal ointments, it is not necessary to apply special means for washing, to make masks on the same day, unless it is stipulated in the instructions attached to the ointment, or not prescribed by the doctor.

The ointment is always applied in a thin layer, so it is absorbed better and works better. When handling, avoid ointment in the eyes and mucous membranes. During treatment it is better to be in the sun less.

To protect yourself from an unexpected allergic reaction, added to the already irritated skin from acne, before applying any, unknown, even very natural ointment, you need to make a sample - apply a little before bedtime on the tender skin of the inner part of the forearm closer to the elbow fold and wait until morning. If no bubbles appear at the application site, redness, rash, swelling - ointment can be used.

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