Ointments for diathesis

Diathesis is a frequent manifestation of dermatitis, which is characteristic of children of the first years of life. The main signs of diathesis are pink flaky spots on the body (mostly on the face or on the legs), which bring a lot of discomfort to the baby. In this regard, parents often turn to the doctor with the question: is there an ointment from diathesis that would act quickly and effectively, without harming the child?

You should know that the cause of diathesis should be sought inside a small organism. Perhaps the appearance of spots is associated with dysbiosis, allergy or skin diseases. Determine the triggering factor should the doctor, who will appoint the main treatment. Ointment will help get rid of rough islands on the skin, relieve itching and ease the condition of the baby.

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Indications for the use of ointments from diathesis

Ointments for diathesis are used in the acute stage of the process. Doctors may prescribe a drug from the following medicinal groups:

• hormonal corticosteroid ointments;
• nonhormonal anti-inflammatory ointments.

What particular drug to use, the doctor will decide upon examination. Usually, with minor rashes, non-hormonal agents are prescribed-emollient, moisturizing and healing ointments. With abundant itchy spots that occur with pronounced exacerbations, it is necessary to switch to more serious preparations - hormonal ointments.

When choosing a medicine, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that its composition does not cause allergies in the baby. Before the first application of the ointment, a small amount of it is applied to the wrist area of the child, after which a possible reaction is observed. If there is swelling or redness during this day, then it is better to refuse such ointment.

Names of ointments from diathesis

• Hormonal ointments are recognized as more effective, but also more dangerous in childhood. These ointments can not be used without the appointment of a doctor, that is, uncontrolled and long-lasting, because this can significantly disrupt the structure of the skin. In addition, the "addictive" effect can occur, after which it will become even more difficult to cure the disease.

Elokom
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Ointment based on synthetic topical steroid - mometasone. The active ingredient determines anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive action. Systemic absorption is about 1%.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	Since there are no data on the effect of ointment on pregnancy, it is not recommended to apply it during this period.
Contraindications for use	Probability of allergy.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Feeling of discomfort at the site of application, thinning of the skin, dryness, hypopigmentation. More rarely - systemic manifestations in the form of inhibition of the synthesis of corticosteroids.
Dosing and Administration	Use once a day. The therapeutic course should not be long.
Overdose	Inhibition of the synthesis of hormones, tissue atrophy.
Interactions with other drugs	Information is absent.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Under normal conditions, up to 3 years.

Afloderm
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	An external preparation with an active component of alklomethasone. Quickly removes the main symptoms: redness, swelling, irritation.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	Use is undesirable.
Contraindications for use	Chickenpox, skin damage by viruses, condition after vaccination, open skin damage, tendency to an allergic response.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Very rarely - rash, dryness, dermal atrophy.
Dosing and Administration	Applied in children from 6 months, once a day.
Overdose	Information is not provided.
Interactions with other drugs	Not installed.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep in places inaccessible to children, up to 3 years.

Advantan
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	The active component of the ointment is methylprednisolone, which has a local anti-inflammatory effect. Systemic absorption is less than 1%.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	Not recommended for use.
Contraindications for use	Propensity to allergies, children's age up to 4 months.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Discomfort at the site of application, allergic reactions.
Dosing and Administration	Apply from 4 months of age, 1 time per day. The duration of therapy is no longer than 4 weeks.
Overdose	Cutaneous atrophodermia.
Interactions with other drugs	There is no information.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Retain 3 years in normal conditions.

Lokoid
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Corticosteroid ointment with hydrocortisone.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	Corticosteroids penetrate the placental layer, so their use is highly undesirable.
Contraindications for use	Violations of the integrity of the skin, brittle vessels, ichthyosis.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Dermatitis, skin atrophy, depigmentation, irritation.
Dosing and Administration	Apply a thin layer 1 time per day or every other day.
Overdose	It is manifested by increased side effects.
Interactions with other drugs	There is no data on the interaction.
Storage conditions and shelf life	They stay 3 years in room conditions.

• Non-hormonal ointments from diathesis should have anti-inflammatory, resorptive, analgesic and antipruritic effect. Only in this case it is possible to achieve positive results in treatment.

Zinc ointment
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Ointment based on zinc with softening and protective action. It is believed that this drug is not absorbed into the systemic circulation.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	It is not recommended without the appointment of a doctor.
Contraindications for use	Propensity to allergies, purulent skin diseases.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Allergic phenomena, redness, skin irritation.
Dosing and Administration	Apply to clean and dry skin, 2-3 times a day (necessarily - at night). The duration of therapy is determined individually.
Overdose	It is considered unlikely.
Interactions with other drugs	No interactions established.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store at room temperature, up to 4 years.

Tight ointment
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	The preparation of tar helps to remove signs of inflammation, reduce redness, resolve infiltrates.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	Not recommended for use.
Contraindications for use	Allergies, severe kidney disease.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Irritation of the skin, folliculitis, allergic manifestations.
Dosing and Administration	Process once a day until the problem completely disappears.
Overdose	Impaired renal function.
Interactions with other drugs	No information.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep at normal temperature, up to 24 months.

Ichthyol ointment
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Antiseptic ointment, which has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal action. There are no signs of systemic circulation.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	It is allowed to use pregnant women.
Contraindications for use	Children under 12 years.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Allergic reactions can rarely occur.
Dosing and Administration	Ointment is applied 2-3 times a day, the duration of therapy is individual.
Overdose	It is considered impossible.
Interactions with other drugs	You can not use several ointments on one skin area, especially with iodine and heavy metal salts.
Storage conditions and shelf life	At normal temperature, up to 5 years.

Bepantin ointment
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Healing agent based on dexpanthenol. Absorbed quickly, is excreted mainly with urine.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	There are no grounds for prohibiting the use of this drug.
Contraindications for use	Propensity to allergy.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Allergic manifestations: rash, skin irritation, edema.
Dosing and Administration	Use as needed. Restrictions on the use of no.
Overdose	The drug is not toxic.
Interactions with other drugs	No information.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep in normal conditions, up to 3 years.

Tetracycline ointment
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Antimicrobial ointment with antibiotic. The degree of absorption is low.
Use of ointments from diathesis during pregnancy	The effect of ointment on pregnancy has not been studied enough, therefore, the use of the drug is undesirable.
Contraindications for use	Pregnancy, children under 8 years old, a tendency to allergies.
Side effects of ointments from diathesis	Redness, swelling.
Dosing and Administration	Apply 3 times a day. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor.
Overdose	There is no description.
Interactions with other drugs	Strengthen the action of the ointment erythromycin and nitrofuran preparations.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep in the refrigerator, not freezing, until 3 years.

Ointment for diathesis in children

Untimely taken measures to treat diathesis can lead to complications: digestive disorders, dermatitis, inflammatory processes. As a rule, with diathesis, children are prescribed antiallergic drugs, multivitamins and sedatives.

What ointment from diathesis can be used in children?

The most common drugs are:

• Fenistil
• Diathesis of feet
• Tsindol
• Skin-cap
• Baneocin
• Diprosalik
• Vipsogal
• Triderm

Choosing an ointment for diathesis for children under one year, you must especially take care of the safety of the drug. So, at an early age it is recommended to use light medicines, for example, "La Cree" or Bepanten. If there is a need for hormonal ointments, to reduce the side effects they are mixed with children's soft creams. Thanks to this method, the child's skin will not be over-dried.

The recipe for ointment against diathesis from Yuri Longo

Many patients heard about Yuri Longo - "master of white practical magic", which was especially famous and in demand in the 90's. XX century. In his time he spent fashionable at that time sessions of hypnosis, clairvoyance and even "resurrection."

Longo, in addition to his extrasensory activities, was also involved in the treatment of patients. His book, in which the "master" presented a large number of medicinal tinctures, broths, etc., is still in great demand, despite the fact that its author has long left this world.

There is in the book and a prescription for removing signs of diathesis. It is worth noting that the effectiveness of this drug is not tested and has no confirmation of official medicine, so it is worth treating it with caution. In addition, many alternative drugs using medicinal plants themselves can cause allergies, which can significantly worsen the situation with diathesis.

How to prepare a medicine from Longo:

• take 20 g of herb immortelle, 20 g yarrow, 10 grams of mint leaves, 10 g of Artemisia, 10 g of fennel fruit;
• pour 2 tbsp. L. A mixture of 400 ml of boiling water;
• put in a water bath for a quarter of an hour;
• insist half an hour, filter;
• put gadgets three times a day.

The best ointments for diathesis

Hormonal ointments from diathesis with each generation are becoming more effective and safer, as the concentration of the hormone in them is artificially lowered. Moreover: ointments developed in recent years have a longer action. However, despite this, use of such drugs should be infrequent and only under the supervision of a doctor.

Now in pharmacies there is an excellent choice of non-hormonal external means, focused on the treatment of young children. Choose the ointment will help a doctor or pharmacist. Nevertheless, we should not forget that ointment from diathesis helps to eliminate only the external manifestations of the disease. Therefore, it is necessary to determine together with the doctor the true cause of the disease and eradicate it. Only in this case it is possible to get rid of diathesis confidently.