There are various drugs for diathesis that are approved for use at a young age. For a child, ointments developed by modern pharmaceutical enterprises are quite safe. Of course, we are talking only about those that are designed to treat small patients. Why are such medicines so in demand? Let's consider in more detail.
What is this about?
Many parents are faced with the need to choose a safe ointment for the child from diathesis. This pathological condition is not an independent disease. The term is used to denote a specific predisposition to sensitization, in most cases due to genetic characteristics. Diathesis is accompanied by a number of pronounced symptoms that create considerable discomfort in everyday life for both the patient and his parents. Most often, foci of rashes, redness on the skin are observed. These areas are concerned about itching, soreness. To facilitate the manifestations, it is worth turning to various drugs created specifically for this.
Causes and consequences
The need for treating a child with ointments for diathesis arises if the body is exposed to the aggressive influence of a certain allergen. The baby's immunity is weak enough, has not formed completely, so it is especially difficult to resist an aggressive substance. In infants, a variety of rashes is a fairly common problem. In the case of diathesis, they will not be the only symptom of the condition. Rashes can be removed using special ointments, but they cannot be cured of the root cause. Therefore, it is additionally recommended to transfer the baby to a safe diet. The doctor will also prescribe probiotics, antihistamines, pharmaceutical products.
Diathesis: what happens?
As mentioned above, diathesis is not an official disease, but only a word implying addiction. It hides abnormal deviations, inadequate reactions to simple products, aromas and other irritating factors. Doctors distinguish several types of diathesis in children:
- exudative-catarrhal;
- neuro-arthritic;
- neurasthenic;
- metabolic;
- spastic;
- allergic-dermatological;
- lymphatic hypoplastic.
Exudative-catarrhal is most common. Relapse is usually due to food, infection, prolonged exposure to cold.
About ointments
All ointments acceptable for treating a child from diathesis are divided into hormonal and non-steroidal. The former have corticosteroids as the main ingredient. Due to this composition, a pronounced and rapid effect on the patient's body is ensured. Just a few applications allow you to notice significant relief. Most often use drugs:
- "Celestoderm";
- "Elokom";
- Advantan.
If it is necessary to choose a therapeutic course for a newborn, the doctor may advise a non-steroidal drug. Such a tool prevents the appearance of foci of inflammation, weakens peeling of the skin. The use of ointment relieves itching, moisturizes the skin.
About hormonal
Some parents are firmly convinced that it is precisely their child that this category of medicinal products does not help at all. But doctors call it a prejudice against the use of hormonal pharmaceutical products. In fact, corticosteroids are not as dangerous and harmful as many people are used to thinking about. The main condition is correct, correct use. But if you use such funds inaccurately, you can easily provoke side effects.
Steroid drugs are mostly intended for the treatment of children of one year old and older. When choosing medications for babies, in general, the option of non-steroidal compounds is considered to be preferable. Hormonal products are often prescribed with a running, difficult process that brings severe discomfort.
"Elokom"
Quite often, parents have to see diathesis on the cheeks of the child. Treatment with ointment "Elokom", as you can conclude from the numerous responses in specialized sources and on resources devoted to the aggregation of user opinions, gives a quick and reliable result. This tool effectively constricts blood vessels, has a drying effect, which improves the condition of the integument affected by rashes. It is necessary to apply the product in a thin layer on the diseased parts of the body, carefully distributing the drug. It is advisable to apply the ointment once a day. Duration is determined by the attending doctor. In most cases, it does not exceed a week. It is believed that prolonged use of a corticosteroid drug can cause unwanted effects. If during the treatment period the manifestations of diathesis did not disappear, you need to choose a more effective composition. In addition to ointment, on the pharmacy shelves a lotion of the same name is presented .
Hormonal: what else to try?
The drug Celestoderm enjoys a good reputation. It has a pronounced antihistamine effect. The use of the drug allows you to stop the activity of inflammatory foci. Duration of use - from one to one and a half weeks. The medication is distributed over the skin with a thin layer. The frequency of use per day is chosen by the attending doctor, starting from the severity of the symptoms and the age of the child.
Advantan ointment is no less reliable in the treatment of diathesis. She also belongs to the class of steroid drug formulations. The product contains a relatively low dose of the active compound. This allows the use of the drug for children from six months of age and older. In addition to ointment, an emulsion of the same name is on sale. "Advantan" produces in the form of a gel, cream. All these forms effectively eliminate the manifestations of diathesis. The duration of the therapeutic program reaches a month. The frequency of use will be chosen by the doctor. Having determined the form of the drug, it is regularly applied to diseased skin areas with a thin layer.
Fenistil
When choosing an ointment suitable for the treatment of diathesis in children of 1 year old, it is worth taking a closer look at the Fenistil pharmaceutical product. The tool has proven to be a quick and pronounced effect. It is considered one of the safest. You can prescribe the drug and children under the age of one year. From pediatric practice it is known that ointment is used to treat monthly babies.
"Fenistil" in a short time reduces the itching, soothes the child. It is advisable to use the product shortly before going to bed. Ointment is distributed in a thin layer over diseased skin. After application, it is strictly forbidden to stay in direct sunlight. The ointment is intended for a seven-day or shorter course.
Epidel
If there is no desire to use a hormonal ointment from diathesis, for children you can choose the tool "Epidel". It belongs to the category of non-steroidal. It is believed that the tool quickly eliminates the rash, but it is used very carefully. Ointments have some side effects. It is known that the drug can slightly weaken the body's natural defense. In childhood, this is especially risky.
Bepanten
Such a pharmaceutical product is in the medicine cabinet of almost any modern person. Especially often they are used by women who have recently given birth and breastfeeding. The product is known for its emollient and moisturizing qualities. It stimulates the regeneration of nipple cracks, relieves dryness. Under the influence of a reliable ointment, itching quickly disappears, a feeling of skin discomfort due to an allergic reaction remains in the past. True, one cannot count on miracles: Bepanten will not cure the root cause of diathesis. The most effective will be a joint application program. Bepanten ointment is applied locally, and antihistamines or immune-strengthening drugs are systemically given.
Pastes: time-tested
The pharmacy can make Guzhienko paste. This drug is made to order. In its manufacture, diphenhydramine, zinc ointment is used. The product is approved for use by babies over six months of age.
It has long been known that zinc ointment helps with diathesis in children. It is effective and completely safe. The drug is used to treat pregnant and lactating mothers, newborns. The tool dries out the foci of rashes, is an antiseptic. The drug protects the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. Zinc ointment can be regularly applied to the skin for no more than a month in a row. The continuation of the course must be agreed with the doctor.
Desitin
This drug is made using zinc oxide. As you can learn from the accompanying instructions for use, for children "Desitin" is allowed. The preparation contains auxiliary ingredients: water, petroleum jelly, liver cod oil, lanolin, aromatic inclusions, talc, anisole, benzoate. This combination remedy has pronounced anti-inflammatory qualities. It is intended for local use, developed as a method of eliminating diaper dermatitis. Ointment effectively protects the skin from the aggressive effects of urine and other substances, makes the skin softer.
To understand why the tool is effective, you should read the instructions for use attached to it. "Desitin" for children and adults is prescribed, since zinc oxide and cod oil, when combined with lanolin and petroleum jelly, form a qualitative barrier on the skin, mucous membranes, protecting the integument from irritating external agents. The drug prevents the formation of rash zones. It guarantees long-term protection against moisture, especially significant at night, while in diapers. The drug has a slight astringent effect, which allows its use as an anti-inflammatory product and a protective agent. The use of ointments in the treatment of scratches, burns is allowed. It facilitates the course of eczema and improves the condition of the skin with minor lesions.
"Flucinar"
This drug has attracted attention with numerous positive reviews. Instructions for use with ointment "Flucinar" indicates the presence of the active ingredient that determines the effect of the pharmaceutical product - fluocinolone acetonide. The drug belongs to the class of hormonal medications intended for local application. It prevents and facilitates the course of the inflammatory process, eliminates an allergic reaction, fights itching, has an antiexudative effect. Tests have shown the ability to weaken and eliminate the foci of inflammation on the skin.
Application features
In the instructions accompanying the pharmaceutical product, the manufacturer notes the need to apply Flucinar ointment externally, distributing a thin layer over the diseased skin. The drug is used from one to three times a day. The specific frequency of use will be determined by the pediatrician, prescribing the drug. The duration of the course is also determined by the attending doctor and depends on the nuances of the development of the situation.
It is noted that improper and unreasonable use can provoke dermatitis, secondary infection. With a long course and regular treatment of large areas of the body, there is a risk of side effects of the systemic type. To exclude such a complication, it is necessary to strictly follow the program developed by the children's doctor.
Lorinden S
In some cases, the pediatrician recommends staying with this medicinal product. As you can conclude from the feedback, he has a pretty good reputation. This is a combination product, which contains two active ingredients. They are indicated in the accompanying ointment "Lorinden C" instructions for use: clioquinol and flumethasone. One gram of the drug contains 30 mg of the first substance and 0.2 mg of the second active ingredient. In just one package - 15 mg ointment.
As the instructions for use say, Lorinden S ointment is intended for external use. This is a fatty substance of white color, which may have a grayish tint or a light yellow tint. It is possible to include soft crystals, but only a few such formations are allowed. As additional ingredients in the manufacture of funds used beeswax and petroleum jelly. Before starting the course, you need to make sure the baby is well tolerated by beekeeping products.