There are so many skin care creams on the shelves of pharmacies that the eyes run wide. But their prices are sometimes completely "cosmic". We will tell you about a very budgetary remedy for combating youthful acne and acne, a talker for rashes and dermatitis. This is salicylic acid, reviews of which, recipes for masks and peelings we will present below.
What is salicylic acid?
The name of this tool comes from the Latin word "willow". It turns out that for the first time this remedy was isolated from the bark of this tree. The acid is highly soluble in alcohol. It has a very good anti-inflammatory effect (by the way, the well-known “aspirin” is acetylsalicylic acid, which is a derivative of the substance we are discussing).
Salicylic acid (reviews and uses are described below) has been used to treat diathesis and rheumatism. Now this tool is a popular aseptic, the scope of its application has expanded significantly.
Salicylic acid. Instructions for use
The drug is available in the form of a solution or ointment. The spectrum of action is an antiseptic with anti-inflammatory and wound healing effects. It is used to prevent infection of skin lesions, cleansing purulent wounds from their contents.
The medication has the ability to suppress the secretion of the sebaceous glands, which is well established in dermatology and cosmetology. Salicylic acid (see reviews below) is part of most facial skin care products, especially creams and lotions designed to combat the hormonal rash of youth. They perfectly cleanse and tone the skin, relieve inflammation.
Salicylic acid can be prescribed for the following diseases:
- psoriasis and eczema;
- burns and wounds;
- pityriasis versicolor;
- warts;
- acne (ordinary) and infected;
- seborrhea in combination with increased oily scalp.
Apply drugs (ointment and solution) externally, treating a specific damaged place.
Contraindications and special notes
Salicylic acid for the face (see reviews below), as well as for other parts of the body, is often used. But do not forget that this medicine, therefore, like other medicines, it has a number of contraindications.
Both ointment and solution should not be used for renal (acute or chronic) failure. Children under 3 years of age are also not prescribed a remedy; older children use it only under the supervision of a doctor. In case of an allergic reaction, its use is also prohibited.
Special notes on use: this acid in any form is forbidden to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It should be careful when applying the medication in the summer. Staying in the open sun after applying the product can lead to severe sunburn and pigmentation. With dry and peeling skin, cosmetics with a high content of salicylic acid are contraindicated.
Salicylic acid from corns. Reviews
One of the areas of application of salicylic acid is the treatment of corns. This tool softens them very well, after which steaming and pumice help to get rid of this trouble pretty quickly.
It is worth distinguishing between corns and corns. Natoptyshy call coarse dead skin areas. They appear due to prolonged negative effects on the skin. For example, uncomfortable shoes with low-quality soles can cause them to appear. The corns are a natural protection of the skin from mechanical permanent (stable) damage. Injured skin creates areas of coarsening and keratinization.
Salicylic acid (positive reviews in this area of application) can help get rid of corns. However, the remedy will not save you from the reason that caused them. It must be sought and eliminated independently. When applying acid to calluses, you must try not to go beyond the edges of the callus so as not to damage healthy skin around.
Peeling
In this section we will talk about the effective cleansing and rejuvenation of the face. Salicylic acid peeling (read reviews below) is a good way to cleanse your skin. It does not injure the skin, but gently cleanses it from dead particles. As a result, the face looks fresh and rested. Before proceeding to peeling, it is worth mentioning contraindications and warnings. You can not use salicylic acid for pregnant and lactating women. If you have a cold sore and have a severe sunburn or sunburn, it is better to wait until the skin recovers. This procedure is contraindicated for dry and sensitive skin. Allergy sufferers should also look for other ways to clean and polish their skin.
How to peel? We will not write his recipe here for several reasons. The most important - with all the positive effects of the procedure, it is still a chemical effect. Many salons offer this service at a reasonable price. No matter how trite it may sound, but it is better to use the services of a specialist. If for some reason this is not possible, there are many ready-made peelings based on salicylic acid in pharmacies. Before the procedure, it is necessary to cleanse the skin with means for washing. The remnants of cosmetics are best removed with milk, it nourishes the skin well, which will make it more susceptible. Next, apply a mask to the face. Light tingling and burning are the norm, but with more severe pain, immediately wash off the product. The following are standard warnings for any peeling: the sun, a bath and a sauna, and a solarium are prohibited.
Briefly about reviews: photos of past peeling courses pleasantly surprise. Skin tightened, clean, rejuvenated. Reviews about the procedure are only positive, women and men talk about a good effect right the first time. But it is worth considering that at the slightest error, the effect can be completely unexpected, from scars and rashes to thermal burns.
Levomycetin and salicylic acid for acne. Reviews
For the treatment of juvenile acne, hormonal and bacterial rashes, salicylic acid is used in conjunction with a broad spectrum antibacterial agent - chloramphenicol. Often these drugs are prescribed as a talker. According to the prescription, the pharmacist prepares it, but knowing the proportions and components, you can mix the ingredients yourself.
Chatterbox with chloramphenicol and salicylic acid (reviews are mostly positive if used correctly) pretty quickly fix acne. The recipe is given below, but before you run to the pharmacy for the components of the talker, you need to consider that the cause of the rash does not always lie on the surface. Sometimes this is a signal of a malfunction in the endocrine system or the work of the gastrointestinal tract. A common cold or drafts can also cause inflammation of the skin on the face.
How to make a talker at home
To do this, you will need two clean glass containers (one for mixing, the second with a lid for storage) and such components:
- salicylic acid 2% - 5 g;
- boric acid - 50 g;
- alcohol 90% - 50 g;
- chloramphenicol - 5 g.
All the components of the talker must be mixed well and poured into the prepared container. Next, you need to apply a talker to places affected by the rash at night. This is done in a dotted manner with cotton moistened with the resulting medicine. In no case should moles be wetted. You can start the application procedure only after thorough cleaning of dirt, grease and cosmetics residues (for this you can simply wash with soap).
Acne talker with salicylic acid (reviews of it by dermatologists and patients are mostly only positive) is a very good remedy when used correctly.
Before using the drug, you must make sure that there is no allergic reaction. You can check this if you apply the prepared medicine on your wrist and wait a bit. Severe itching, rash, redness and pain at the place of application should not be. If there is, you can’t use a talker.
"Levomycetin": instruction
"Chloramphenicol" is an antimicrobial drug (or, more simply, an antibiotic) with a wide spectrum of action. Many bacteria are sensitive to it, both gram-negative and gram-positive, including streptococci, chlamydia, rickettsia and salmonella. Serious diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis, infections of the abdominal cavity are treated with this drug: typhoid, salmonellosis, peritonitis of various origins. The drug is available in the form of tablets, injection and eye drops.
If you are focused on the use of the drug, do not forget about contraindications and side effects. The drug is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; Do not prescribe it to children under three years of age. It is a strong allergen, therefore it can not be used for people with hypersensitivity. In addition, the medication does not cure fungal skin lesions.
"Chloramphenicol": how can it help the skin?
It is also used in dermatology. Many young men and women in puberty experience discomfort due to juvenile acne. Sometimes a bacterial rash is added to the hormonal rash, which is much more difficult to get rid of. Can Levomycetin help and how? We have already written about its antibacterial effect. It is he who helps in the fight against infected acne and rash, that is, it kills pathogens that cause rash and inflammation.
It can be used as an integral component in the manufacture of various therapeutic ointments and talkers. This is done only on the recommendation of a doctor.