Zinc ointment is one of the best remedies in the fight against diaper rash, excessive sweating and acne. It provides the necessary skin care, disinfecting and protecting from external adverse factors. The low price makes it accessible to consumers, and the low percentage of allergic reactions gives it the right to be called safe for babies.
How to use zinc ointment
Zinc ointment is used in pediatrics as a protective agent against diaper rash. In addition, it is recommended to lubricate the baby's delicate skin under the diaper every time after bathing. Zinc creates a reliable barrier that protects children's skin from constant contact with urine and loose stool. By applying zinc ointment to the buttocks daily, you can protect your baby from diaper dermatitis.
The disinfecting effect of the drug is used when treating wounds. By applying the composition to abrasions, you can avoid infection, prevent acidification of the damaged surface, and speed up the process of skin regeneration.
The main indications are:
- diaper rash;
- scratches;
- dermatitis;
- eczema;
- cuts.
In addition, zinc ointment is used to care for the elderly and immobile patients. Treatment of bedsores slows down their spread and disinfects, which eliminates the risk of secondary infections.
Composition and release form
The ointment is a white or slightly yellowish thick mass, packaged in aluminum tubes, polymer or glass bottles. Most manufacturers choose the first option for packaging the medicine, as it is the most convenient for the consumer. The patient can purchase a small tube of ointment (25 or 30 g), medium (50 g) or large (100 g) depending on the severity of the problem and the planned duration of treatment.
The main active ingredient of the drug is zinc oxide, its mass fraction in the total volume is 10%. Zinc is an essential biomineral contained in several hundred enzymes in the body. Zinc ointment uses its compound with oxygen, which has many healing properties.
Medical Vaseline is used as an auxiliary component. Thanks to its soft structure, the ointment is easily distributed over the surface of the epidermis. Vaseline balances the drying effect of zinc and prevents the skin from losing precious moisture.
Classic zinc ointment contains only the two indicated components. However, some pharmaceutical companies produce varieties of drugs that additionally contain menthol, retinol (vitamin A) and tocopherol (vitamin E).
How does zinc ointment work on acne?
Use in cosmetology has shown its effectiveness against acne. Skin rashes caused by excessive secretion from the sebaceous glands may disappear if zinc ointment is used correctly:
- Cleanse skin of makeup and impurities.
- Wipe skin dry.
- Apply zinc ointment to the area affected by acne.
- Leave overnight.
Zinc will dry out areas of the skin and prevent the sebaceous glands from producing sebum.
Clearvin
This scar cream contains margosa, emblica officinalis, calamus, lodhra, turmeric, madder cordifolia, kafal and aloe vera, processed in sesame oil, beeswax, holy basil, borax. Clearvin is suitable not only for treating scars and stretch marks, but also helps remove age spots, acne, and dark circles under the eyes. "Clearvin" heals, nourishes the skin, removes fresh scars and scars. The product stimulates tissue metabolism well, softens the skin, renews it and improves microcirculation. The cream should be applied to the skin two to three times a day - the first results will be noticeable after five to six weeks.
Clearvin
RealCosmetics, Russia
Clearvin is an effective multifunctional cream for problem skin, containing extracts of rare and unique herbs.
Herbs are of great value and are beneficial in solving skin problems and helping to overcome skin imperfections. An excellent cream smoothes the skin and maintains elasticity. Natural antioxidants, vitamin E and herbal microcomponents improve blood circulation, preventing the formation of dark circles under the eyes. The cream makes your skin soft, smooth and gives a healthy color. from 54
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Do I need to wash off zinc ointment from my face?
The constant presence of zinc on the skin of the face can lead to dryness and flaking. However, this depends on the individual characteristics of the sebaceous glands. If pathological activity is noted, the zinc ointment may not be washed off, but in this case there is no need to apply foundation and other cosmetics on top of it: firstly, this will clog the pores, and secondly, the compositions of some products may react with zinc, which may lead to chemical reactions between components.
If the ointment is not washed off during the day, be sure to cleanse the skin by washing before the next application. Otherwise, the accumulation of daytime dust in the pores with ointment residues can give rise to a new skin problem.
Contractubex
A German cream for scars and scars, which has long been very popular. Active ingredients of the gel: allantoin, sodium heparin, onion bulb extract. You should not expect instant results from Contractubex gel if your scar is old. Old scars need to be treated for a long time - you will notice the first positive changes after six months. If you regularly apply the product to the scar, it will shrink faster. If you systematically treat fresh scars, Contractubex will do the job in about a month. In reviews, patients praise this drug, but say that for tangible results it must be used strictly according to the instructions. "Contractubex" smoothes scars, improves blood circulation, and moisturizes the skin. When treating with Contractubex, you need to avoid massages, avoid hypothermia and direct sunlight.
Contractubex
Merz Pharma, Germany
A combined drug whose effect is determined by the properties of its constituent components.
It turns out to have fibrinolytic anti-inflammatory (due to the presence of onion extract), antithrombic (due to the presence of heparin), and keratolytic effect (due to the presence of allantoin). Stimulates cellular regeneration without hyperplasia. Inhibits the proliferation of colloidal fibroblasts. from 486
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Contraindications
The ointment is not used to treat skin diseases in patients prone to allergic reactions to the components of the drug.
Zinc ointment is not applied to the mucous membranes of the mouth. Once zinc enters the bloodstream through the esophagus, it can cause poisoning, which can lead to convulsions, allergic skin reactions, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Exceptions may be the mucous membranes of the anal ring and foreskin, where the ointment can be applied to relieve the inflammatory process, accelerate the healing of cracks and disinfect the surface.
Kelofibrase
This German anti-scar cream contains sodium heparin, vitamin E, D-camphor, levomenthol, and urea. These components perfectly moisturize the skin, make rough scars softer, more elastic, and stimulate blood circulation. Kelofibrase also relieves inflammation and relieves pain. Those who have used this scar cream have noted that scars dissolve, smooth out, and become lighter. The drug has virtually no side effects; it can be prescribed to children over one year of age.
Kelofibrase
Sandoz, Germany
Kelofibraza cream helps get rid of scars of any origin - hypertrophic, burn, postoperative, keloid.
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How to use zinc ointment for sweat
Excessive sweating is a problem that zinc ointment helps combat. Violation of the function of thermoregulation leads to excessive production of sweat by the glands, due to which the body tries to reduce body temperature. Zinc ointment does not affect the center of thermoregulation, however, it can reduce the activity of the sweat glands, thereby reducing the amount of sweat produced.
It should be noted that the sweat produced by humans is odorless. The waste products of bacteria that multiply in the armpits, which contain a favorable environment for the proliferation of microorganisms, smell. Zinc ointment, having an antiseptic effect, reduces the rate of bacterial growth, thereby eliminating unpleasant odors.
Mederma
Another scar gel made in Germany. Moderma contains various active ingredients that heal damage to the skin: cepalin, allantoin, xanthine, sorbic acid. Mederma works comprehensively: it stimulates cell regeneration, prevents fibroblasts from developing, softens dead skin cells and helps produce collagen. Mederma gel perfectly moisturizes the skin, improves blood circulation, relieves inflammation, and destroys bacteria. The only disadvantage of this product is that it only treats recent scars. It takes at least six months for a fresh scar to resolve. Mederma is suitable for pregnant and lactating women.
Mederma
Merz Pharma, Germany
Mederma is a new generation drug with complex effects.
Shows fibrinolytic, anti-inflammatory effects, accelerates repair. The components included in the formula of the product increase the hydrophilicity of tissues, help soften and smooth out collagen fibers in the structure of the scar. They have an antiproliferative effect and prevent allergization. from 2980
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Bedsores
Bedsores are formed as a result of constant compression of soft tissues. Simply put, when a person lies in one position for a long time, some parts of the body are constantly compressed. Blood circulation and nutrition are disrupted, soft tissues begin to slowly die. This is called soft tissue necrosis.
Important The process of bedsore formation “starts” after just two hours of body immobility!
Bedsores are characterized by a change in skin color with clear boundaries, swelling, and weeping wounds. If they are not treated promptly, the volume and depth of the lesions rapidly increase. Most often, bedsores occur on the heels, knees, elbows, tailbone, and buttocks. It depends on what position the person predominantly lies in.
There are 4 stages of development of bedsores .
Stage 1. Fading redness
What does it look like:
A pale area of skin or, conversely, persistent redness. The skin is not damaged. If you press your finger into the center of the redness area, the skin will turn pale. This suggests that microcirculation is not impaired.
Stage 1 bedsore on the back. Photo: CPP
Stage 1 bedsore. Photo: ECDO Center
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How to treat
It is important to prevent the process of bedsore formation from developing further. Make sure that the person does not lie on the injured area, use protective film breathable bandages (like a “second skin”).
By the way, in this article we describe in detail what types of dressings there are and in what cases what to use.
You can lightly massage healthy skin around the redness area - stroke it clockwise. It is permissible to use activating agents for massage. They improve blood microcirculation in tissues, which leads to improved metabolic processes in tissues, and therefore to an improvement in their condition and increased resistance to negative factors.
These products include special creams and gels with camphor or guarana. But remember, under no circumstances should you use camphor alcohol.
and similar means.
This article will help you understand the variety of foams, dry shampoos, creams and lotions for hygiene, including in special cases - bedsores, stoma, urinary and fecal incontinence.
Stage 2. Non-fading redness
What it looks like: Skin color - bluish-red, spots with clear edges; skin with superficial damage - abrasions, blisters. Usually already accompanied by pain.
Stage 1 bedsore. Photo: Palliative Care Center, Moscow
Stage 2 bedsore. Photo: Palliative Care Center, Moscow
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How to treat
It is necessary to prevent the wound from becoming infected. It should be rinsed with sterile saline at room temperature, and then a transparent semi-permeable film, hydrocolloid or foam dressing should be applied. To prevent the formation of bedsores from developing further, follow all anti-bedsore procedures.
Stage 3. Damage to the skin up to the muscle layer or with penetration into the muscles
What it looks like: The edges of the wound are well demarcated, surrounded by swelling and redness; the inside of the wound may be yellow or red. This is necrosis (tissue death) or granulation (tissue growth around). There may be liquid discharge. Hurts a lot.
Stage 2 bedsore. Photo: Palliative Care Center, Moscow
Stage 3 bedsore. Photo: Palliative Care Center, Moscow
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How to treat
Stage 3 bedsores should only be treated by a doctor. It will cleanse the wound of exudate (liquid that is released from small blood vessels during inflammation) and pus. He will remove necrotic (dead) tissue surgically or dissolve necrosis using special gel dressings, and wash the wounds with saline solution. For secondary infection and purulent discharge, he will prescribe antibacterial agents (for example, metronidazole).
It is important to ensure the absorption of discharge and protect the wound from drying out and infection. For this, atraumatic bactericidal and absorbent dressings are used: based on beeswax with bactericidal properties, hydrogel, based on calcium alginate. They may also have a hemostatic effect.
After cleansing the wound, you need to stimulate its healing process. And, of course, continue all necessary anti-bedsore procedures.
Stage 4. Damage to all soft tissues, tendons and bones visible
What it looks like : Many holes are formed that can connect. The bottom of the wound often fills with black or black-brown masses of decaying tissue. Very strong, unbearable pain.
Stage 4 bedsore. Photo: Palliative Care Center, Moscow
Last stage bedsore, tissue necrosis. Photo: ECDO Center
How to treat
Such bedsores can also only be treated by a doctor. It does the same thing as stage 3 pressure ulcers, plus adds prophylaxis and bleeding control if necessary. For this purpose, atraumatic dressings are used and locally - a solution of ethamsylate and aminocaproic acid, calcium alginate.
Important Sometimes bedsores form in very unexpected places - for example, on the head. Read about this in the article “Bedsores on the head: prevention and treatment.”
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Dexpanthenol
This ointment for scars, scars and cracks contains the substance dexpanthenol, B vitamins, petroleum jelly, sea buckthorn oil, lanolin, citric acid. "Dexpanthenol" is good for scars after chickenpox; it is prescribed to women who are breastfeeding to treat cracked nipples. "Dexpanthenol" has virtually no contraindications or side effects, but it must be used strictly according to the instructions.
Dexpanthenol
JSC "Tatkhimfarmpreparaty", Russia
Dexpanthenol is a drug for external use that has a regenerating and metabolic effect, as well as some anti-inflammatory effect.
Dexpanthenol is a B vitamin, a derivative of pantothenic acid. In tissues, dexpanthenol is converted into pantothenic acid, which is part of coenzyme A. As part of coenzyme A, pantothenic acid takes part in the processes of acetylation, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of acetylcholine, porphyrins and corticosteroids. from 74
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Folk remedies help get rid of fresh scars
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What causes comedones?
In fact, there are many reasons for the formation of comedones, and to combat them you need an integrated approach. Therefore, it is necessary to exclude all possible provoking factors , change your lifestyle, and aim for constant support of your health. It is certainly possible to improve the situation, but you need to understand that the external manifestation of a problem always has internal causes that should be studied and eliminated, and this is a slow and systemic process.
So, let's name the main reasons for the appearance of comedones:
- hormonal imbalance (age-related changes, pregnancy or disruption of the glands);
- genetic predisposition;
- poor nutrition;
- lack of hygiene;
- poor environmental conditions;
- prolonged stress;
- lack of sleep;
- incorrectly selected cosmetics (which leads to allergies or clogged pores);
- bad habits;
- poor nutrition and poor drinking habits (which leads to indigestion).
