Irritation, inflammation and other skin problems appear in people for a variety of reasons. A specialist, having examined and examined, can make a diagnosis of dermatitis. Treatment with ointments and creams for children and adults can restore the skin to a healthy state, and to a person the joy of life. Consider the most effective and popular remedies prescribed for dermatitis.
Skin problems
All inflammatory processes on the skin can be combined with one diagnosis - dermatosis. This word comes from the Greek δέρμα (which means "skin" in Russian). Dermatoses can occur in various forms, one of which is dermatitis. This inflammatory violation of the integrity of the skin can occur when exposed to a disease of the skin, which can cause the following factors:
- Physical.
- Chemical.
- Biological.
In addition, there are allergic dermatitis that occurs when exposed to the skin of allergenic irritants. Atopic dermatitis (a chronic disease in people with a genetic predisposition to atopy), urticaria (rapidly developing inflammation of the skin, mainly allergic in nature) and eczema (non-infectious chronic disease, prone to frequent relapses) are also found.
Like many ailments, dermatitis can be divided into stages of the course:
For the acute stage, a characteristic sign is the form and time of occurrence - irritation appears already during contact or immediately after it with micro- or macrovesicles. Such dermatitis disappears after the termination of contact with the irritant.
The subacute stage, with its characteristic feature, is the appearance of crusts or scales that form at the site of the vesicles.
The chronic form is characterized by the fact that the disease proceeds for a long period with a short-term exposure of the irritant to the skin. A specialist in deciding which cream is best for dermatitis is based on determining the type of irritant, the form and stage of the disease.
Reason for examination
People often encounter the appearance of irritation on the skin. After all, household chemicals, and some plants, and adverse ecology can cause redness, ulceration, itching, vesicles, or acne on the skin. Before determining what creams can be used for dermatitis, the doctor should clarify the cause of the disease.
But it also happens that the appearance of a violation of the skin becomes a complete surprise, a person cannot even assume what caused this problem. In this case, a visit to the doctor should be mandatory, because the cause may be an infectious virus, bacterium or fungus. Then loved ones will be at risk of infection. A cream for the treatment of dermatitis can be advised by a doctor. Do not self-medicate, because sometimes a small red spot on the skin in the absence of proper therapy can develop into a serious problem.
Treatment features
Contact a specialist for advice about the appearance of any irritation on the skin - the most reliable way to get rid of the problem. Using the "wrong" body cream for dermatitis, you can aggravate the pathological condition, even bring the infection into microscopic wounds. Therefore, the first step should be the diagnosis.
Having established the cause of the violation of the skin, itching, hyperthermia, puffiness, redness, as well as vesicles, vesicles, acne or other symptoms of the problem, the specialist will prescribe an effective drug for treatment. In some cases, therapy will require the use of infection control agents. To do this, an ointment or cream will be prescribed for dermatitis, in which an antibiotic or antiseptic works.
One of the popular substances that can fight bacterial infections of the skin is mupirocin, which works in topical preparations such as Bonderm and Supirocin. These ointments have a broad antibacterial effect, are used for primary and secondary infections of the skin.
Of the antiseptics with the ability to disinfect the surface of the skin, the most popular solution is iodine. In a drug such as an ointment or cream for dermatitis, this substance is used in the form of povidone iodine. This substance works in the popular Betadine topical drug. The drug is applied in a thin layer to the affected area of the skin. It should be remembered that iodine-containing products cannot be used together with other antiseptics and disinfectants.
Drying effect
Some varieties of dermatitis are manifested by profuse exudate formation. In this case, you should use drying creams for dermatitis. The list of such drugs can be voiced by a specialist, choosing those that are suitable for a particular type of disease.
For several decades, ointments and creams based on zinc have been used as a disinfectant and drying drug. This chemical element has the necessary damaged skin dermatotropic effect. Salicylic acid is endowed with the same property, is adaptal. All these active substances in the vast majority of cases are used in complex preparations for the treatment of dermatitis of various origins. They also come in creams for dermatitis for children. Only the attending physician can advise which drug to choose.
Restorative effect
The selection of creams for the treatment of dermatitis on the face requires special attention. Such funds should not only relieve the disease, but also eliminate all its effects on the skin. Restorative creams for dermatitis are well suited to achieve this effect. Patient reviews are not always the best adviser, because everyone’s situations are different. But the positive feedbacks not only from patients, but also from specialists are based on the following components: dexpanthenol, which works in cream and Pantenol ointment, polyvinox, which is part of the once popular Shostakovsky balm.
Many drugs that promote high-quality skin restoration work on plant components, such as extracts of aloe, green tea, rosehip, plantain, flaxseed oil, pumpkin seed oil, and also known for its healing properties for more than a century and actively working in the most popular Vishnevsky ointment tar birch. All these substances are recognized by medicine, and are actively used in clinical practice.
Some of them work as the main active ingredient, others act in combination with other medicinal substances. The doctor prescribing the treatment of one or another type of dermatitis will recommend an ointment or cream to restore skin integument.
Protective effect
In pharmacies, you can often hear a request to the pharmacist to recommend a good cream for dermatitis. But it is difficult to recommend any one remedy for all occasions, because skin problems have different causes that need to be established. But there are drugs that can be used for skin irritation, protecting it from various adverse environmental conditions.
For example, cream "Belobaza", which is popular. It contains substances that can maintain the normal water-lipid balance of the skin, as well as its pH.
Another of the popular creams that allows you to maintain a healthy skin condition is La Cree. It consists of urea, licorice root extract, betaine and peach oil. It is noteworthy that this tool can also be used by children, starting from birth. Protective dermatological products in large quantities are available for infants and are recommended for use under diapers. They protect the upper layers of the skin from the irritating effects of urine and feces, allowing you to maintain pH and optimal water-fat balance.
Hormones to help
Often, a cream for dermatitis contains in its composition substances belonging to the group of glucorticosteroids. These are hormones of the adrenal cortex. Today, such products are plant-based or synthesized. The most popular are the ointments "Akriderm Ghent", "Lorinden S", "Elokom".
So, in the ointment "Elokom" mometasone fuorate works, which has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antipruritic, antiexudative action.
In the ointment "Lorinden S" a complex of cliochonol and fumetasone functions, which, complementing each other, help the skin to fight microbes, inflammation, itching and manifestations of allergic reactions - redness, peeling, papule formation.
Glucocortiocide betamethasone is used in Beloderm ointment, which has anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative, anti-allergic, antipruritic, vasoconstrictive effects when applied topically.
Such ointments should be used only on the recommendation of a doctor. This is especially true for use in pediatrics. For babies up to a year, glucorticoid-based drugs are prescribed in extremely rare cases, in small doses and for the shortest possible time. Hormone-based ointments and creams are not recommended for use under an occlusive dressing, as this greatly increases the potential for complications.
Antihistamines
Often, dermatitis develops as a symptom of an allergy. Often a good dermatitis cream contains an anti-allergenic substance. For example, the Psilo-Balsam cream gel has diphenhydramine as an active ingredient, which, when applied topically, has an antihistamine, antiallergic, local anesthetic, antipruritic and cooling effect.
The more well-known and advertised emulsion, which is also based on the antihistamine dimetinden, is Fenistil. This tool relieves allergy symptoms, skin irritation. It is convenient to apply, since the bottle is equipped with a special ball that helps to evenly distribute the product over the skin.
The use of antiallergic drugs should be justified. If dermatitis has developed against the background of exposure to an allergen, then ointments and gels should be used with the simultaneous removal of the irritant. If the appearance of dermatitis is not clear, you must first establish the cause, make a diagnosis, and only then use the drugs that a specialist will advise.
Integrated Tools
Many are interested in the answer to the question of which dermatitis cream to choose, so that it helps to cope with the emerging problem. In most cases, such drugs in their composition have several active components that, working together, help to get a quick and high-quality result. For example, Eplan cream or liniment acts on the basis of glycolan, glycerin, triethylene glycol and ethyl carbitol, having a bactericidal, analgesic, wound healing and regenerative effect.
A popular remedy for skin problems is Bepanten Plus. It contains dexpanthenol and chlorhexidine. The first substance turns into pantothenic acid, which plays a significant role in the regeneration and formation of skin cells. The second is an active antiseptic. Together they create a highly effective treatment for dermatitis of various origins.
Help crumbs
There are various creams and ointments for treating dermatitis in children. They help to cope with irritation of the skin, fight with a violation of the integrity and functionality of the dermis. You can use them from the first days of a child’s life. Diaper creams do well with their work, for example, a product from Bubchen.
This thick cream is based on zinc oxide, chamomile extract, sunflower oil and panthenol. This composition ensures the quality of the product, not only protecting the skin of the baby under the diaper, but also healing the existing injuries.
Another popular dermatitis cream for children is Sun and Moon. It contains chamomile extract, which provides antiseptic properties of the product, and shea butter, which helps maintain normal water-lipid balance. If problems with the skin and the baby have already appeared, then many experts recommend the use of the Boro-Plus ointment line. They contain only natural ingredients that can solve many skin problems.
Home remedies
Many believe that homemade ointments, which are prepared on the basis of natural components, are able to cope with a mild form of dermatitis. To do this, usually use as a base a regular baby cream with a softening property. Extracts of chamomile, plantain, echinacea and lemon balm are added to it. The product is well mixed, achieving uniformity, and used as an ointment for external use.
Cream with dermatitis can be prepared on the basis of castor oil. It is known for its soothing, moisturizing, soothing effect. To a few drops of castor oil, add a couple of drops of peach, tea tree oil and a teaspoon of calendula tincture. All this needs to be mixed well so that the product becomes homogeneous. Such ointment is used to treat affected skin with a thin layer.
Vaseline cream for dermatitis receives positive reviews if a few drops of cranberry juice or vitamins A and E are added to the base. A cream that has a beneficial effect on the skin is also prepared on petrolatum by adding a few drops of chamomile oil (50 mg), 1 tbsp. . a strong decoction of equally taken fruits of viburnum and grass of a succession (1 tbsp dry ingredients per 1 liter of boiling water). The product is mixed and applied in a thin layer twice a day on problem areas of the skin.
Vaseline oil can be applied in pure form to the skin of infants when diaper rash and irritation occur. This product, applied in the winter to the face before going outside, protects the skin from exposure to cold air. It also prevents the evaporation of moisture.
Before using any home remedy for the treatment of skin problems, it is necessary to establish the cause of their appearance. And this can only be done by a competent specialist who will prompt adequate treatment and the possibility of therapy with folk remedies.
Consumer Opinions
Dermatitis is a serious problem that can have different etiologies, symptoms and treatment methods. The pharmaceutical industry produces a huge number of external agents for the treatment of skin diseases.
Perhaps, any cream for dermatitis has quite contradictory reviews. Some users note a good therapeutic effect, while others do not notice it. Many patients with different types of dermatitis leave many grateful comments about dexpanthenol-based drugs. This substance effectively helps to solve skin problems, and its safety is confirmed by clinical studies and many years of experience. These are Pantenol and Bepanten ointments.
Patients also note the high effectiveness of glucocorticoid-based drugs. Unfortunately, such drugs have many contraindications and a lot of side effects. Therefore, despite the grateful feedback, these ointments and creams can not be used without consulting with your doctor.
Some people use baby ointments and creams to protect the skin from the effects of household chemicals and adverse environmental conditions. Many good reviews leave about the means of "Sun and Moon". This cream in the treatment of dermatitis in children has a quick effect. Users note its pleasant consistency, the absence of negative reactions.
There are also many positive reviews about the drug "Bepanten Plus". Especially users highlight its wound healing and analgesic properties.
All drugs for children are tested and approved by specialists. They can be used to treat various skin lesions.