Ichthyolic ointment - from what helps?

Every day, the pharmaceuticals offers all new and new means to combat various kinds of illness and defeats. However, you should not forget about the "old", proven funds, therapeutic properties of which have proven effectiveness. It is that guest home aid kit is often an ichthyolic ointment. In which cases it is advisable to use this tool?

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Useful properties of ichthyol ointment

The therapeutic effect of the means is due to the "work" of its active component - ichthyol. Depending on the form of the release of ointments - 10% or 20% - the share of therapeutic substance is 10 g or 20 g per 100 g of the drug, respectively. Ointment has a specific embreating aroma and is a dark mass of a viscous consistency. The medicinal product provides:

• Local antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
• Anesthetic effect.
• Improves blood microcirculation within the application site.
• The keratoplastic effect - improves the process of tissue regeneration, dries the wounds and prevents the processes of rotting. As a result, the burned layer of dermis is actively coming down, the skin becomes more elastic, its structure and functioning is normalized.
• Reduces itching.
• It has antimicrobial property.

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In what cases is used ichtoly ointment?

The beneficial properties of ichthiol ointment caused its scope. So the tool will help with:

• Eczema, arthritis and arthrosis with signs of inflammation, burns (if the area of \u200b\u200bthe lesion does not exceed 10 cm ², and degree of lesion less second).

If there are listed pathologies, it is recommended to apply a small amount of the drug (2-5 g) on \u200b\u200bthe affected areas. The remedy is rubbed into the skin with light, slightly massaging movements. The treated surface should be covered with a gauze bandage, if necessary, fix the plaster. Processing wounds and changing the dressings is made daily, 1 time per day.

• Inflammatory sebaceous and sweat glands (furuncles and hydradenitis respectively).

In this case, the drug (about 2 g) is applied directly to the site accumulation of purulent exudate - furuncle. Next to the ointment applied cloth or a cotton pad. Exposure time is 8-10 hours means. After that, the abscess should again cover the ointment and apply a new bandage. Change ihtiolovaya applications twice a day.

• Inflammatory lesions caused by streptococci - streptoderma.

Ichthyol skin surface is treated with the ointment and an occlusive dressing applied. An alternative is to parchment paper on top of which is applied gauze bandage.

• Rosacea.

Lots of acne are covered ichthyol ointment, trying to avoid the eye area. Possible dilution of glycerol means and rubbing skin lotion obtained.

• Microsporum and Trichophyton, accompanied by an accumulation of pus.
• Sycosis - inflammatory processes affecting the hair follicles.
• Discoid lupus erythematosus.

In addition to the list of evidence submitted by the instruction to a preparation tool also showed its effectiveness in the treatment:

• Seats bites of insects (including mosquitoes).
• Festered splinters.
• Irritation of the skin caused by exposure to invasive plants (eg nettles, poison ivy).

Ihtiolovaya ointment can also be used in the treatment of ingrown toenail.

As can be seen, ihtiolovaya ointment helps to cope with a number of inflammatory processes not only on the skin surface, but with the defeat of mucous membranes. The drug has virtually no contraindications. Exception - Individual intolerance, allergic reaction, and children under 12 years. Before treatment, consult your doctor.