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Ointments from streptoderma
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Streptodermia is a skin disease caused by Group A streptococci and the products of their vital activity. Infection manifests itself not only on the skin: as a result, internal organs and immunity may suffer, so it is important not to start the disease: in addition to an aesthetic defect and unpleasant sensations, it can be fraught with more serious complications. Streptodermia is treated with both broad-spectrum drugs and those intended for topical use. What are the indications for using ointments from streptoderma? The disease manifests itself in a week or even ten days after infection. First, pinkish pink spots appear on the skin, and then they turn into pustules, and the skin in this place is peeling, it itches and becomes very dry. As soon as you notice the first signs, you need to consult a dermatologist in order to choose the right ointment. The drug will strengthen the body's immune response and stop the spread of lesions.
Choose ointment
Names of ointments from streptoderma, which can quickly and effectively cope with the disease, very much. What kind of treatment, should determine the dermatologist, taking into account the severity of the disease, the general condition of the body and other factors.
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Antiseptic ointments
Zinc ointment
Ointment effectively fights against streptococci, which are sensitive to zinc. The product softens and moisturizes the skin, and the fatty base provides a lasting effect of the ointment. Apply it should be a thin layer on the lesion to 6 times during the day. The effect will be stronger if you use zinc ointment with levomitsetinom.
Zinc ointment does not have a general effect on the body, so it is suitable for almost everyone: increased individual susceptibility to the drug is infrequent.
Salicylic ointment
The drug effectively removes inflammation, has a disinfectant effect on the lesion. Ointment is applied 2-3 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the time of healing of the skin. Salicylic ointment is used before the complete regeneration of the epidermis, which can take from several days to three weeks.
The maximum period of regular use of the ointment is 28 days. For a single application, the allowable amount of ointment should not exceed two grams, since salicylic acid enters the bloodstream and can cause severe allergies.
Salicylic-zinc ointment
Ointment quickly copes with redness, eliminates inflammation and favors skin regeneration. Salicylic-zinc paste is applied 1-2 times a day to the affected skin, which must first be cleaned and treated with an antiseptic, for example, hydrogen peroxide. The product can not be used for open wounds, as well as in areas where the skin is constantly wet (in the groin, under the arms).
Peculiarities of the pharmacokinetics of the ointment allow the active substances to overcome the placental barrier, therefore the use of ointment from streptoderma during pregnancy is contraindicated. Ointment is also used with caution to treat streptodermia in children: it is necessary to consult a pediatrician beforehand.
Streptocide Ointment
The drug has a pronounced antimicrobial effect and suppresses the development of infections caused by streptococci. Ointment is applied a thin layer on the lesion. The multiplicity and duration of use depends on the severity of the lesion and the effect achieved. When treating this ointment is recommended to drink a lot of liquid.
Ointment depresses the growth and development of microorganisms by affecting their intracellular metabolism. Ointment can not be used during pregnancy and lactation. It is also contraindicated for children and patients with impaired renal function. Some danger of prolonged use of the ointment is that some bacteria can acquire resistance to the active substances of the drug.
Norsulfazole Ointment
It is a sulfonamide preparation with chemotherapeutic activity. The effect of the ointment is directed to the disturbance of growth factors of microorganisms. This ointment is less commonly used in the treatment of streptoderma, since most of the clinically significant bacteria have become resistant to its active substances. When applying the ointment, it is necessary to take into account the fact that some drugs, for example, novocaine, can neutralize the effect of the drug. Norsulfazolovoy ointment is not used in diseases of the kidneys, blood, dysfunction of the thyroid gland. It is contraindicated during pregnancy and feeding, as well as for children under 12 years.
Sulfuric ointment
The drug when applied to the skin combines with certain organic substances. The reaction products have antimicrobial and antiparasitic action, eliminating microorganisms that provoked the disease. Ointment contains sulfur, helps to soften and regenerate the skin, heals small wounds and scratches.
The ointment removes dead skin cells, activates blood circulation and skin cells exchange due to the fact that sulfur softens the upper layer of the epidermis. In the treatment of streptoderma use a more concentrated, 6% sulfuric ointment. Treatment lasts up to 7 days. The drug is applied from the evening to the previously cleaned affected skin, carefully rubbed for 10 minutes and not washed off during the day.
Vishnevsky ointment and streptoderma
Probably, there are few people who do not know about this facility. Vishnevsky's ointment is still "in service" for physicians against various infections. Ointment very quickly heals soft tissues with inflammation.
It is safe and practically has no contraindications to the use, if we compare it with modern analogues: Xerogene powder is an excellent antiseptic that neutralizes many types of microbes; Birch tar activates blood circulation, providing nutrition to tissues; Castor oil increases the penetrating ability of active substances deep into the epidermis. To treat streptodermia, the drug is applied twice a day under the bandage, which is then fixed.
Oksolinovaya ointment
Ointment has an antimicrobial and antiviral effect. To treat diseases of the epidermis 3% ointment is used. It is applied a thin layer on clean skin up to 3 times a day. The duration of the course is from 14 to 60 days. The ointment is easily absorbed, the active ingredient oxolin is absorbed fairly quickly, penetrating into the blood, liver, kidney and spleen tissues in small concentrations. Side effects from prolonged treatment with ointment may appear as a short-term burning sensation at the time of application; superficial dermatitis; purchase of skin in the place of processing of a bluish shade, which, however, it is easy to wash off. About cases of overdose is unknown, but, presumably, the severity of these symptoms will become more intense.
All side effects disappear after discontinuation of treatment. There are practically no contraindications to the use of the ointment - only in cases of susceptibility to its components. During pregnancy and lactation, as well as for the treatment of children, ointment is not recommended because there are no data on the consequences of use. Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of the ointment is 2 years.
Limitations and contraindications for the use of antiseptic ointments are few: most of them can be used even during pregnancy and lactation, as well as for the treatment of streptoderma in children, which can not be said about ointments with an antibiotic.
Ointments with an antibiotic against streptoderma
In the late stages of the disease, when conventional antiseptics are powerless in the fight against streptoderma, and the infection continues to spread, ointments with antibiotics are used.
Ointment from streptodermia in children, containing antibiotics, is prescribed only as an extreme measure. But ointments for external use, unlike other forms of antibiotics, cause the least harm to the health of the child and there is no need for additional restorative therapy after the end of treatment.
Gyoxysone ointment
Gyoxysone is an ointment with a combined action. It eliminates inflammation of the skin, especially if they are associated with an allergy, which is complicated by a bacterial infection. Its pharmacodynamic properties consist in the combined action of two components: an oxytetracycline antibiotic that fights bacteria and hydrocortisone that relieves inflammation, eliminates allergic manifestations on the skin and itching. To combat streptodermia, hygysizon is applied in an amount of 0.5-1 g in a thin layer to the foci of skin lesions from 1 to 3 times / day.
The duration of therapy is set individually. Contraindications: susceptibility to the components of the drug, skin tuberculosis, neoplasms on the skin, viral skin diseases. The drug can not be used during pregnancy lactation.
Buckrobonbahn
Ointment based on mupirocin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Bactroban stops the growth and spread of pathogens, and with an increase in the dose has a direct bactericidal effect. Ointment is also prescribed as a mono drug for fighting streptodermia, and can be used as a component of the therapeutic complex.
Ointment should be applied with a cotton pad under the bandage. Possible side effects are urticaria, erythema, an insignificant allergy.
Erythromycin ointment
Refers to macrolides, which can quickly rid of streptodermia, but they are prescribed in extreme cases due to adverse effects on the body. Erythromycin is an effective ointment for streptoderma, it eliminates inflammation, regulates the sebaceous glands and has antibacterial action. It should be applied to the lesion of the skin 2-3 times a day.
The duration of treatment is from seven to ten days. Ointment is contraindicated for violations of the liver, as well as hypersensitivity to macrolides.
Tetracycline ointment
The drug has exceptional antiseptic properties, which will help to quickly cope with many pathogens of skin infections, and with cuts or burns, the ointment will prevent the infection from entering the wound. The drug contains an antibiotic from the tetracycline series. Tetracycline hydrochloride acts on the synthesis of protein structures of bacteria. The method of application and dose depend on the localization of the lesion and the severity of the disease. Usually, with streptodermia, the ointment is applied to the affected skin twice a day.
Can be used as a compress. Duration of treatment can range from a few days to several weeks. There are features of interaction with other drugs: if the patient simultaneously uses drugs with glucocorticosteroids, the effect of using these hormone-containing drugs is enhanced.
Synthomycin ointment
The active substance of the drug is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Pharmacodynamics is based on the effect on the formation of proteins of pathogens. Chloramphenicol enters the membrane of bacterial cells, influencing the movement of amino acids, as a result of which the process of formation of peptide chains and formation of protein is disrupted. Ointment effectively fights against strains that have resistance to penicillin, streptomycin. Resistance of bacteria to chloramphenicol is formed slowly. Ointment is applied to the affected skin under the bandage. In addition, parchment or compress paper can be used. The dressing changes every other day. The active substance of the ointment overcomes the placental barrier, but the data of the studies did not reveal a negative effect on the fetus when the ointment is used externally.
It should be noted that as a result of side effects of streptoderma ointments with antibiotics, skin sensitivity may increase, which in turn will cause hypersensitivity reactions in the future use of these drugs in the form of ointments or other dosage forms.
Since streptoderma is contagious, it is necessary to take measures during the period of treatment to prevent the spread of the infection. To adhere to the rules of hygiene, it is necessary for the patient to exclude repeated self-infection, and to all domestic ones. For an early full recovery, it is just as important as using ointments from streptoderma or drug therapy.
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