Ointment "Psoriaten" refers to the category of drugs aimed at eliminating such an unpleasant disease as psoriasis. This drug is produced in Germany, and in Russia has been popular for more than 5 years. Most often, the drug is prescribed by doctors for uncomplicated forms of psoriasis.
In about 70% of all cases of use, Psoriaten ointment significantly improves the patient's condition, eliminates unpleasant symptoms and provides a long period of remission.
Pharmacological properties
This drug is actively used in the treatment of various dermatological pathologies, since it contains such an ingredient as infusion of holly magnolia. The bark, roots and other elements of this plant contain potent alkaloids - palmatine, oxyacanthin, berberine and berberine. With homeopathic use, these substances effectively eliminate symptoms such as itching and peeling, characteristic of eczema and psoriasis.
In addition, the plant's ingredients are able to stop inflammatory processes in the skin, preventing the occurrence of psoriatic plaques. And some doctors claim that these substances can affect DNA, lowering the risk of transmitting negative genes through the genetic line.
Psoriaten ointment can be used to prevent the development of skin pathologies. After all, with local application in the body, systemic absorption of the components of the drug does not occur. So its use is completely safe.
Composition and form of release
The drug is made in the form of an ointment, the shade of which can range from yellow to brownish. The product is packed in aluminum tubes with a volume of 50 grams.
The composition of the ointment "Psoriaten" includes:
- lanolin;
- holly infusion of mahonia;
- paraffin;
- petroleum jelly.
Features of the drug
Psoriaten ointment is produced in Germany, where all the necessary clinical trials of the drug were also conducted. The effect of using the drug is expressed in a decrease in the redness of the skin areas affected by psoriasis or eczema - as the product is used, they become less noticeable and may even completely disappear. In addition, the systematic application of ointment to the integument for the purpose of prevention significantly reduces the risk of relapse.
Due to the fact that Psoriaten is essentially a homeopathic medicine, unlike potent corticosteroids, it can be safely used even for the treatment of young children from one year old.
The drug is famous for its excellent tolerance, so it can be used for a long time. Of course, it is very important to take into account the dynamics of the pathology. After all, on the network you can find a lot of reviews from patients who claim that they have not noticed any improvement after using the drug. So in cases where, within a few weeks, Psoriaten ointment does not bring any noticeable changes, you should re-visit the doctor and undergo a diagnosis. In such situations, usually, replacement of the drug with an analogue is required.
Indications and contraindications
According to the instructions, the ointment "Psoriaten" is advisable to use for such problems:
- mild to moderate psoriasis;
- eczema;
- dry rashes of unexplained pathogenesis in adults and children.
When using the product, it is very important to avoid getting on the mucous membranes.
It is undesirable to use the drug:
- during lactation and pregnancy;
- children under the age of one year;
- with individual intolerance of the components that make up the ointment.
Allergies when using this medication are extremely rare, but if you experience unpleasant symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Instructions for use of ointment "Psoriaten"
Before using the product, wash your hands thoroughly with soap. In the same way, you should prepare the skin area that you plan to process.
The drug should be applied in a thin layer to the affected area, gently rubbing into the skin with light movements. The duration of the course of therapy and the exact dosage are selected individually.
According to the instructions, "Psoriaten" should be applied to the damaged areas at least three times during the day 3-4 weeks. If during this time the patient does not observe positive changes or, conversely, deterioration is noted, you should consult a doctor to cancel or replace the drug. If the patient needs to use several drugs, between procedures should take a break of 1-2 hours.
Cases of overdose "Psoriaten" were not recorded, but doctors caution against getting funds on the mucous membranes, especially in the oral cavity. In this case, it is necessary to remove the drug from the body by washing the stomach and taking enterosorbents.
It is forbidden to freeze ointment. "Psoriaten" should be stored at a temperature in the range of 20-25 degrees. Shelf life of the drug is 5 years.
According to numerous studies, approximately 80% of patients got rid of the symptoms of psoriasis with the help of Psoriaten ointment. Reviews of patients and doctors suggest that even a single use of the drug significantly improves the quality of life of people with dermatological problems.
Side effects
The drug is quite well tolerated by patients of different ages. But occasionally he is able to provoke an allergy attack, which is characterized by the occurrence of severe itching and hyperemia. And in the case of the development of a severe form, the appearance of such dangerous conditions as anaphylaxis and Quincke's edema is likely. Such phenomena constitute a direct threat to the patient's life and require emergency medical attention. So before starting therapy with the use of Psoriaten ointment for psoriasis, it is very important to test for the presence of allergies.
Sometimes in the first days of treatment there is an increase in the symptoms of pathology. This phenomenon requires a review of the dose and frequency of use of the ointment.
Features of use
Each drug has nuances that should be considered when applying. In the studied they are as follows:
- Given the severity of symptoms, Psoriaten ointment can be used as a single drug or in combination with other agents. The latter scheme, which implies complex treatment, is considered more effective.
- It should be borne in mind that almost all homeopathic remedies can increase the symptoms of the disease in the early days of therapy. In such situations, the medicine is temporarily canceled for several days, after which treatment continues.
- The ointment must be applied exclusively with clean hands to the prepared skin. You can not use the drug with occlusive dressings.
- The medicine is highly effective against psoriasis in the scalp, even with complicated concomitant pathologies.
Analogs
If the patient is allergic to the ingredients of the Psoriaten ointment, or if the remedy is not suitable for him, due to contraindications or any other factors, he should be replaced with an identical medicine. Analogues of this drug are considered no less effective in the treatment of dermatological pathologies. The composition of these drugs is slightly different from Psoriaten, this also applies to contraindications and side effects.
The most common analogues of ointment are considered such funds:
- Ointment "Lokoid" - a drug for external use, which contributes to the rapid restoration of the skin, wound healing and elimination of the pathological process;
- Cream "Tsinokap" - has a regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect, quickly relieves itching and peeling;
- Ointment "Soderm" - a drug that has proven itself in the fight against psoriasis.
All these drugs contribute to achieving long-term remission, which is very important in the treatment of the disease.
Reviews on the ointment "Psoriaten" for psoriasis
Before starting treatment using this drug, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the responses of patients who have experienced this drug on themselves.
According to reviews, ointment "Psoriaten" is often prescribed by doctors for various skin diseases, but most often when diagnosing psoriasis. After all, this medicine can eliminate many unpleasant manifestations of this pathology and, importantly, increase the period of remission. Most of the reviews about this tool indicate its high efficiency. Many patients managed to get rid of the unpleasant signs of psoriasis in different parts of the skin.
The advantages of the drug, users also include its affordable cost. The price of Psoriaten ointment ranges from 900-940 rubles per tube, with a volume of 50 grams. By the way, this amount of the drug, according to patients, is enough for the entire course of treatment.
An important advantage of the medicine is the possibility of treating young children who have found skin problems. Many parents claim that this tool helped them cope with the manifestations of psoriasis in babies, and quite quickly. In this case, children do not have any side effects and complications.
But to the disadvantages of the tool, users attribute a narrow spectrum of action and frequent deterioration of the clinical picture in the first week of use. This phenomenon was encountered by the majority of all patients who used Psoriaten. According to them, literally in the first days of use, the ointment provokes the appearance of other symptoms and aggravation of already existing signs of psoriasis. It takes a long time to get rid of such manifestations.