Already, more than one decade, the useful properties of sulfur are actively used in pharmaceutical. That is why such a means as a sulfur ointment has not lost its popularity to this day. What properties does this drug have and in what cases will its use be justified?
Useful properties of sulfurous ointments
The acting substance of sulfur ointments is actually sulfur (0.33 g per 1 g of means). In addition to it, the drug contains soft paraffin, purified water and emulsifier. Ointment has a pale yellow color, homogeneous consistency. Specific smell moderate. Sulfur ointment provides:
- Antimicrobial effect.
- Antiparasitic impact.
- Increased blood circulation, which provokes a remedy for the application site, contributes to the successful healing of the wound and small damage to the skin.
- After applying to the surface of the Derma, the components of sulfur ointments come into interaction with some organic compounds, as a result of which a noticeable antiseptic effect is achieved.
This agent is applied externally and has an exceptionally local action, the system absorption is minimal.
What helps a sulfur ointment?
Sulfur ointment is the safest tool that can cope with many skin diseases. For this reason, the drug finds use and during the therapy of women "in the Regulation" (but after consulting a doctor), nursing mothers and children (over 3 years old). Thanks to the pharmacological properties of the active component of the drug, the sulfur ointment is often used at:
- Treating scabies.
In case of diagnosing scabies, a sulfur ointment should be applied daily 3 nights in a row, previously clearing the skin with, for example, a soap solution. The drug must be covered with the entire surface of the dermis. The drug remains on the skin during the day.
- To eliminate seborrheic dermatitis.
The disease is characterized by a strong itching and peeling of the scalp. Sulfuric ointment not only eliminates unpleasant symptoms, but also fights the fungus that provokes it. Apply to the affected areas of the skin twice a day of 5% or 10% sulfur ointment. The skin surface must be clean and dry.
- Acne (acne rash).
The disease is characterized by inflammatory lesions of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Harvest is striking not only young guys and girls, but also adults. Sulfuric ointment contributes to deep purification of the dermis, dry it, prevents the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. The drug also helps to eliminate dead cells. The means is applied point in the morning and in the evening. Strengthen the positive effect of therapy will help pre-clean the skin using tar soap.
- During the treatment of psoriasis.
In the treatment of this child, high concentrations of the active component (33%) are used. The drug is applied 1-2 times during the day with a uniform thin layer.
- In the course of treatment deprived.
It should be remembered that 6 kinds of deprived - pink, ringing, multicolored, slimming, red flat and scaly. Efficiency during the treatment of each of them will be different. In suspected of depriving, it is not necessary to engage in self-medication. You should seek medical advice and selection of effective therapy.
- To eliminate pediculosis.
Before applying sulfur masses, hair must be straightened and slightly moistened. Medicinal preparation Connect with water in proportion 1: 1. Using a cotton disc or tampon, apply a diluted sulfur ointment on the surface of the scalp, as well as on the hair (along the entire length). Cover the bands with polyethylene and leave the drug "work" for 30 minutes. After the specified time, the hair should be rinsed with acetic solution.
- With mikosah.
The antifungal property of sulfur ointment allows it to use it and to combat mycosis - a fungal lesion of nail plates. The concentration of therapeutic substance may be different, so preliminary medical advice is recommended.
- The use of sulfur masses of low concentration stimulates the processes of skin regeneration, eliminates small wounds and cosmetic defects. Applying a drug with a sulfur content of no more than 5% helps to cope with pigment stains. In the presence of rotten lesions of hair bulbs (mainly in the field of mustache and beard), the sulfur ointment will also be relevant.
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