Black dots form when the sebaceous glands work excessively, and acne occurs when an infection is attached. Such lesions often cannot be masked by tonal means, so many women are constantly in search of a truly effective remedy with long-term preservation of the achieved positive result. It is not necessary to use expensive cosmetic products for treatment. Effective acne ointments and blackheads can be purchased at the pharmacy.
Ointment "Differin"
Pharmaceutical preparations Differin gel and 0.1% Differin cream are supplied to Russia by the French dermatological company Gladerma. The active substance of the ointment from blackheads and blackheads is the organic acid adaptale. It is a synthetic analogue of retinoic acid. The substance reduces the production of sebum, prevents the appearance of new comedones and contributes to the disappearance of existing ones, heals active foci of inflammation. According to information from the instructions for use, “Differin” also dissolves plugs in pores, which are black dots.
Application rules
An ointment is used to treat mild to moderate acne. With an average drug, it is better to use it not as an agent on its own, but as part of complex therapy, along with medications for oral administration. Contraindications to use are pregnancy and lactation, the presence on the skin of cuts, wounds and burns on the skin, intolerance to individual components of the drug. It is undesirable to use an ointment from black spots on the nose with other means that dry or irritate the skin (salicylic ointment, calendula tincture, etc.).
It is recommended to use Differin daily. The ointment is applied locally to problem areas, but application to the entire face is permissible. This should be done about an hour before bedtime. The course of treatment for black spots and acne should last about a month, but sometimes the process stretches for three months. The practice of using the ointment shows that the visible effect can be seen after one to two weeks of use, but after some time the skin condition often worsens. Almost always, this phenomenon is temporary and does not mean that treatment should be discontinued.
Precautions
The instructions for use of "Differin" indicate that the drug contains potent retinoids, so it requires caution when using. Black dots disappear in almost all cases, but some side effects may occur. Most often, the skin becomes dry, so during treatment it is necessary to make nourishing masks more often and apply neutral creams. You should refrain from treating with "Differin" the affected skin, weathered or with burns. Among other undesirable consequences, you can list possible burns or allergic reactions to the skin, so it is better to use “Differin” under the supervision of a dermatologist.
Retinoic Ointment
Retinoic ointment for blackheads , acne and fine wrinkles can be used because it contains a special form of vitamin A - isotretinoin. Excipients are liquid paraffin that softens and retains moisture, which helps moisturize the skin, ethanol, which maintains a constant concentration of the drug, dibunol antioxidant, butyloxyanisole, which slows down oxidative processes, glycerin, water and wax.
Retinol fights against skin pigmentation, acne and blackheads, bumps and other defects. With insufficient vitamin A in the skin, it becomes dry and flabby, covered with small facial wrinkles. The balanced composition of the ointment prevents the appearance of new problems on the skin. The drug has anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties, normalizes the sebaceous glands, quickly and effectively removes dead cells that clog pores. Judging by the reviews of cosmetologists, retinoic ointment restores the skin, helps remove traces of acne and acne, partially or completely resolves the formed scars. A unique feature of the drug is that it acts only in the surface layers of the skin.
Retinoic ointment from black spots is applied to previously cleaned skin locally, that is, only to damaged areas. You can not apply an aggressive product to the skin under the eyes or damaged after peeling and other cosmetic procedures. It is necessary to keep the composition on the face for at least 20-40 minutes. All components are photoactive, so it is not recommended to go outside in sunny weather during the treatment with retinoic ointment without the use of funds with the SPF factor.
The duration of treatment should be 2-4 weeks. Before use, it is necessary to conduct an allergic test. To do this, a small amount of ointment from the black dots is applied to the bend of the elbow. The treated area is checked after a day. If there are rashes, redness or swelling, then you can not use retinoic ointment. The use of the drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, while taking tetracycline-type antibiotics, with skin lesions and some dermatological diseases (for example, eczema), vitamin A hypervitaminosis and hyperlipidemia (abnormally elevated blood lipids).
Salicylic ointment
Antiseptic ointment from black spots effectively eliminates inflammation, brightens acne marks, and helps normalize the production of sebum. Use salicylic ointment with caution to prevent overdrying of the skin and get a good result. It is better to apply the product directly to problem areas for 2-3 hours, and then rinse with purified water or decoctions of medicinal herbs (chamomile, celandine, string, St. John's wort). A visible effect occurs after 2-3 weeks to use salicylic ointment. The tool not only eliminates black spots, mattifies the skin, evens out the relief, but also successfully fights warts. The effect persists for a long time.
Zinc ointment
Inexpensive zinc ointment successfully copes with small dermatological problems and has healing properties. The product gently dries the inflamed areas, and the presence of petroleum jelly in the composition prevents excessive drying and provides skin regeneration. Zinc contributes to the narrowing of pores, and the pronounced antiseptic properties of the ointment from black dots prevent the active reproduction of pathogens.
Before applying the ointment, it is recommended to steam the skin over the steam bath so that the pores open. The skin must first be cleaned. The ointment from the black spots on the face must be kept for 10 minutes, and then rinse and apply a moisturizer. It is advisable to carry out the procedure before bedtime or to take into account that after this it is advisable not to go outside for several hours, because when the steamed skin comes in contact with an aggressive environment, there is a risk of further serious problems later than black spots and single acne.
Ichthyol ointment
Ichthyol ointment is a disinfectant and antiseptic that is commonly used to treat wounds and burns. It contains 15-20% of pure ichthyol (ammonium salt, sulfonic acid shale oil), which causes a persistent and pungent odor. Despite the unpleasant odor, the ointment has pronounced antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, local anesthetic properties, activates blood circulation, increases overall skin immunity, accelerates cell renewal, improves tissue nutrition, dissolves black spots, penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin.
To make the treatment more effective, it is recommended to steam the skin over the steam bath before applying the ointment, you can add calendula, string or chamomile to the water. The agent is applied pointwise, because ichthyol (ointment contains 10 g or 20 g of the substance per 90 g or 80 g of petroleum jelly, respectively) is a rather aggressive component. Two to three hours after the procedure, you need to additionally disinfect the skin with aloe juice, a solution of chlorhexidine or salicylic acid. With significant lesions, lotions can be made, fixed with adhesive tape and left overnight. In the morning, usually there is a slight redness, which disappears in a few hours.
Sulfuric ointment
A cheap and effective blackhead ointment that acts as an antiseptic and provides a long-term result, is used pointwise. On the skin you need to leave the composition for three hours, then you can treat it with an antiseptic or wash yourself with a decoction of medicinal herbs. Sulfur ointment at a concentration of 33.3% is suitable for treatment. The course may stretch for two weeks. Judging by the reviews, sulfuric ointment from blackheads is very effective, and is also a completely natural remedy, so it rarely leads to side effects. Contraindications to use are pregnancy and lactation, as well as individual intolerance. It is the fattest of all ointments, which has a persistent unpleasant odor.
Vishnevsky ointment
All the ingredients of Vishnevsky ointment act in a complex manner, enhancing the effect of each other. The product softens the skin, cleans pores from blackheads, heals wounds from squeezing acne, relieves swelling, stimulates blood circulation, removes ulcers, has an antiseptic effect, eliminates foci of infection, and helps repair damaged tissues.
The most common way to apply ointment from black dots is pointwise, but with severe lesions, you can use the tool in the form of compresses. Problematic skin with inflammation over the entire surface can be treated with masks. To do this, cut openings for nose, mouth and eyes in a piece of gauze, apply Vishnevsky ointment to the tissue base and leave it on the face for three hours. For sensitive skin, it is enough to keep the mask for about an hour, and then wash with warm water or a decoction of chamomile.
Cream "Baziron"
In the pharmacy you can buy German cream for acne and black spots "Baziron". This drug prevents clogging of pores, moisturizes, improves oxygenation, exfoliates dead skin particles and inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Baziron should be applied to the skin once a day. A noticeable positive effect will appear about a month after the start of the cream, and a lasting improvement will come in three months. The components of Baziron are not addictive, so the skin condition during treatment will not temporarily worsen.
Cream "Klenzit"
Dermatotropic is made in India. In terms of composition and properties, Klenzit is almost completely similar to Differin ointment, but differs in a more affordable cost. There are differences in the chemical purity of the preparations; in the production, different technologies and medicines of varying degrees of effectiveness are used. In addition, Klenzit practically does not have side effects (the exception is slight skin irritation), but Differin dries strongly in the first weeks of treatment, it can cause painful redness and the appearance of new foci of inflammation. Judging by the reviews, “Klenzit” seems to many to be a more effective means than the original drug, so you can start therapy with it, and if necessary, switch to “Differin”.
Cream "Propeller"
The cream of local action “Propeller” instantly dries the inflamed areas, reduces the number of acne and black spots, moisturizes and soothes the skin. A few hours after using the cream, the skin looks fresh, irritation decreases. Flushing the "Propeller" is not necessary. If necessary, residues can be removed with a dry cloth or warm water.