Cream "Binafin" is one of the most effective and sought-after products for external use in dermatomycosis, candidomycosis and lichen. The tool can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription and used both as part of complex therapy, and as an independent tool. In some cases, patients, knowing the peculiarity of the course of their disease, do not even resort to consulting a dermatologist - they use Binafin immediately. The drug has a lot of analogues: even if it is not available, you can choose an ointment or cream with a similar principle of action.
Composition, form of issue and cost
The main active ingredient of the cream is terbinafine hydrochloride. Excipients in the composition: white paraffin, liquid paraffin, propyl paraben, sodium acid phosphate, ketomacrogol, water, ketosteryl alcohol.
Release form - tablets and cream for external use. The instructions for the Binafin cream indicate that to achieve a pronounced therapeutic effect, it is enough to apply a thin layer on the affected area of the skin two to three times a day (during an exacerbation of the disease). If the patient observes side effects during application (itching, urticaria, rash, swelling), stop using the cream. For the fastest therapeutic effect, a course should be drawn up that involves both taking Binafine tablets and using a cream. The advisability of using one or both forms of release is determined by the treating dermatologist. Self-prescribed treatment is undesirable, as it can lead to the destruction of not only fungus, but also beneficial microflora.
The cost of Binafin cream is about one hundred rubles (volume 15 g). Tubes of 30 and 10 grams are also on sale - depending on the volume, the cost can vary up or down. The drug (both cream and tablets) can be purchased in pharmacies without a prescription from a doctor.
Indications for use
The instruction for Binafin cream indicates that the remedy is effective in the following diseases:
- dermatomycosis;
- candidomycosis;
- versicolor versicolor.
Binafin tablets are ineffective in the treatment of multi-colored lichen, but can be used in parallel with a cream (or even as an independent tool) for severe symptoms of dermatomycosis or candidiasis, onychomycosis of the nail plates or body skin, scalp.
What is dermatomycosis and the causes of its development
This is the general name of the disease, which has almost the same symptoms, regardless of the fungus that caused the infection. Pathogenic microflora can provoke the appearance of dermatophytosis. This is a fairly large group of diseases. The causative agents of dermatomycosis are mainly dermatophytes - fungi Microsporum, Epidermophyton, Trichophyton, capable of assimilating carotene.
Before starting the treatment of dermatomycosis with Binafin cream, certain dermatological studies should be done to help determine the type of pathogen with accuracy. Most often, scraping from the affected area is enough. In most cases, the use of "Binafine" is justified, and the patient really feels relief.
Symptoms of dermatomycosis:
- red spots on the skin - most often without clear boundaries, round or oval;
- peeling, dry skin on the affected area, in some cases a slight swelling is characteristic (depending on the type of pathogen);
- if the nail plate is affected - a change in the structure of the nail, it becomes yellow, dense, in some cases - painful when pressed;
- itching at the location of the dermatomycosis.
The reasons for the infection are swimming in dirty ponds, contact with pets, land, or fungal carriers. The disease is characteristic of people with low levels of immunity. Usually, if the fungus gets on the skin of a healthy person, then the immune cells simply do not allow it to spread spores. As a result, dermatoxicosis does not develop.
Reviews on the effectiveness of "Binafina" with dermatomycosis
Testimonials of patients who suffer from dermatomycosis of the nail plate indicate that the cream from the fungus "Binafin" helps to get rid of the symptoms of itching and burning after the first application. With regular use of the cream, the symptoms disappear completely after about a few weeks. If the treatment was too short, then dermatomycosis can return - only to another area (for example, spread from the nail plate to the palms of your hand or the areas between the fingers).
Dermatologist patients in their reviews emphasize that a complete cure occurs with an integrated approach - just using Binafin ointment is not enough, you should also drink a course of a high-quality vitamin-mineral complex, and if necessary, a course of immunomodulating drugs.
Candidomycosis: symptoms and causes of development
This is one of the most famous and common diseases that are provoked by a fungus. Candida in one quantity or another is present in the body of each person, regardless of gender and age. But if for some reason the functioning of the immune system deteriorates, then the activity becomes malignant - all sorts of symptoms of candidomycosis begin:
- on the mucous membrane of the mouth and genitals: itching, sores, wounds, irritation, the appearance of cheesy plaque with an unpleasant odor;
- on the skin (between the fingers, in the armpits, feet, inguinal folds) - the appearance of itching, burning, wounds, cracks with a secretion resembling pus (its presence and amount varies depending on the stage of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient's body).
Instructions for use with Binafin cream indicate that candidomycosis is a direct indication for using the product.
Reviews on the action of the cream with candidomycosis
Reviews of patients confirm the high effectiveness of the drug in the fight against unpleasant symptoms. Many people use both cream and tablets in parallel, and also try alternative methods of therapy (baths, homemade ointments). However, it is the cream that allows you to get rid of the manifestation of symptoms as quickly as possible - itching and discomfort go away after the first application.
There are also negative reviews from patients with candidomycosis about the action of the Binafin wound healing cream. Most often, the lack of a therapeutic effect is due to the fact that the body’s immunity is not at all able to fight candida - in this case, you should go to a dermatologist, undergo the necessary examinations and get an appointment for a course of stronger drugs. If the symptoms of candidomycosis are so far mild, then in most cases the cream provides quick and effective help without the need to take any other tablet preparations. The instruction to "Binafin" reports that the tool can be used in parallel with alternative methods of therapy. These are salt baths, iodine nets, etc.
List of contraindications for use
Both the tablet form of the drug and the cream for external use should not be used for chronic liver diseases. If there is no alternative, then a hepatologist should be consulted before starting therapy. Toxic load on the liver even of a small size can cause deterioration in people who suffer from toxic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, fatty hepatosis, cirrhotic disease.
Cream "Binafin" during pregnancy can be used only after consultation with a doctor.
If the patient has a tendency to allergic reactions to antifungal drugs, the use of "Binafine" both in tablet form and as a cream for external use can contribute to the development of symptoms of individual intolerance.
Side effects and allergic reactions
You should stop using the cream if, after application, the patient experiences the following symptoms:
- severe burning sensation, a feeling of "burning skin";
- itching and discomfort at the site of application intensifies, but does not subside;
- the treated area turns red or a rash appears;
- the appearance of urticaria after applying the cream.
In some cases, it is enough to replace the Binafin cream with an analogue, which includes another antifungal component.
List of analogues with terbinafine in the composition
The modern pharmaceutical industry offers many ointments and creams, which, according to the principle of action and composition, are analogues of Binafin. They are effective against almost any fungal dermatomycosis, including those provoked by candida (candidomycosis).
The most complete analogues on the principle of action are the following ointments and creams:
- "Lamisil" (presented for external use not only with cream, but also with a spray);
- "Exifin";
- "Terbizil".
Efficacy and reviews of cream and spray "Lamisil"
The main active ingredient of these funds is tarbinafine. Both in composition and in principle of action, Lamisil is similar to Binafin. Most often, the cost of these funds is different: Lamisil is several times more expensive than Binafina. Because most patients prefer to use just the last drug.
Reviews about the action of "Lamisil" are positive. Patients emphasize that after the first application to the affected area of the skin, the severity of itching, pain and discomfort decreases.
Analogue of "Binafin" - cream "Exifin"
The main active ingredient of the cream "Exifin" is also terbinafine. The release form is presented in tablets. The cost of the cream is about 180 rubles, while Binafin costs about two to three times cheaper. As a result of such a difference in cost, the majority of patients prefer Binafin - given that there is no difference in the principle of action, this choice is justified.
Reviews about the cream "Exifin" are positive. Many patients note its high effectiveness in dermatomycosis of the nail plate, skin and scalp. As a rule, relief of discomfort occurs after the first application.
The action of the cream "Terbizil" with dermatomycosis
Cream with fungal skin lesions "Terbizil" is advisable to use in the case when other products do not bring noticeable results. Reviews about this tool for external use indicate that quite often an allergic reaction develops as a result of use.
Comparison of “Terbizil” and “Binafine” does not speak in favor of the first, since the second cream has almost the same composition, and the cost is lower.
The drug "Terbizil" is effective for multi-colored lichen, fungal lesions of the skin and nail plates (including those provoked by candidomycosis). There is no exact data on the consequences of the use of Terbizil by children and pregnant women, therefore this category of patients is strictly prohibited to use the drug unless absolutely necessary and consult a dermatologist.
Doctors' advice: how to prevent a relapse of the disease
It is advisable to use the Binafin wound healing cream not only during the period of exacerbation, but also in remission as a prophylactic. In most cases, getting rid of the symptoms of dermatomycosis, the patient stops therapy. You can’t do this. Even if there are no visible manifestations of the disease, the fungus can remain on the nail plate or skin, and it can also migrate from one area to another. As soon as the patient notices the first signs of mycotic dermatitis, the use of cream should be started as an exacerbation prevention.
In order to prevent repeated relapses, the following rules should be observed:
- do not stop therapy immediately after the visible symptoms have receded;
- take care of immunity;
- give a course a quality vitamin and mineral complex;
- hygiene carefully: always wash your hands after contact with pets, change bedding in a timely manner;
- abandon bad habits, as in most cases they undermine the body's defenses and it becomes susceptible to the effects of viruses and fungi of various kinds;
- the sooner therapy is started at the first symptoms of dermatomycosis or candidomycosis, the more likely the disease will not spread to large areas of the body.