Jumping on the century, barley always spoils the appearance and brings a lot of inconvenience. Who would like to wake up in the morning to find a boil of red color in the mirror, which also itches and hurts? Barley is an inflammatory process in the eyelash hair sac; in medicine in Latin, barley is called "hordeolum". Physical inconvenience due to barley that jumped up on the eyelid almost always is accompanied by a psychological one: the eye swells violently and partially closes, and there is no question of a pleasant appearance.
Ointments for barley can be used different: some help more, some less. The article lists the most popular and inexpensive ointments, and also briefly describes possible side effects and contraindications for use.
The causes of the appearance of hordeolum on the century
If the causes of the development of the pathology are known, then its repeated relapses can be prevented. Barley, as a rule, does not jump up only once: only the patient needs to get rid of the first abscess on the eyelid and breathe a sigh of relief, as after about a couple of weeks a new abscess.
In some patients who suffer from autoimmune diseases or whose immunity is obviously reduced, several barley can simultaneously jump up. In such complex cases, treatment with ointment for barley can be ineffective. Demands to increase the general and local immunity. To do this, you need to change the lifestyle and drink the necessary immunomodulating drugs in the course. You may also need high-quality vitamin and mineral complexes. In conditions of deficiency of minerals and vitamins, the patient’s body cannot fully function, because the skin condition suffers, immunity decreases, a person becomes more susceptible to infectious diseases.
So, we will consider the main reasons for the appearance of barley on the eyelids:
- A microorganism called Streptococcus vulgaris is a factor that provokes the appearance of barley in about 70% of cases. It is only necessary to sit a little on a draft, and if immunity is not able to neutralize the pathological activity of streptococcus, then barley will most likely appear. He can jump on both the upper and lower eyelids. In this case, the patient in the early days may not experience pain, itching or other discomfort - the eyelid simply swells slightly. But when the pus is preparing to exit the barley along with the rod, the barley can reach huge sizes (up to 2 cm in diameter) and partially block the view. In this case, surgical intervention is necessary - ointments for barley in the later stages are almost powerless.
- In patients whose upper layers of the skin mites of a demodectic type were found, barley is quite common. To increase local immunity and get rid of the regular appearance of barley, demodecosis should be cured first. To do this, you need to contact a dermatologist and undergo the necessary studies. Treatment for demodicosis can be very long, up to one year.
- Regular hypothermia of the face and staying in a draft is another factor that contributes to the regular appearance of barley on the eyelids. If there is a tendency to the appearance of barley, then it is preferable to go out into the cold as little as possible, and if such a need arises, it is imperative to wear a warm hat, a scarf and try to prevent hypothermia of the head and face.
- A weakened immune system is a key factor among all other causes of the appearance and development of barley. If a person leads the wrong lifestyle - eating harmful fatty foods or undernourished, smokes and regularly abuses alcoholic beverages, then one can not be surprised that he regularly appears barley. If the cause of constant relapses is a violation of the functioning of the immune system, then you should consult with an immunologist about taking immunomodulating drugs, as well as give up bad habits and establish proper nutrition.
- The presence of such diagnoses as diabetes mellitus, furunculosis also contribute to the frequent appearance of barley in the eyes and a decrease in general and local immunity. Dermatologists also argue that the presence of diseases such as gastritis, intestinal ulcer, pancreatitis, pulpitis, stomatitis also increase the risk of barley for the patient.
List of the most effective ointments for treatment
For those patients who suffer from relapses of barley, life turns into a real nightmare. Girls begin to complex due to the fact that the eye is constantly swollen, it is impossible to do makeup and look attractive. Constant itching, swelling and discomfort in the area of staphylococcus lesions make the patient's life unbearable. Fortunately, pharmacology offers many effective remedies for barley in the eye. Ointments may contain antibacterial components, astringent ingredients, as well as natural plant extracts.
Of course, it will be optimal not to choose the ointment yourself, but to go to the ophthalmologist so that he writes out a prescription for the remedy that will really help. In some cases, consultation with an immunologist and a dermatologist may also be required. Only with an integrated approach to therapy can a truly stable remission be achieved and relapse can be avoided. Ointments for barley should be applied several times a day. Their use must also be combined with alternative methods of treatment: heating barley with salt and applying a piece of baked onion to it (this will help to stretch the barley root in just one or two days). An integrated approach to treatment is always preferable to using a single drug.
What ointment for barley helps the fastest? There is no single answer to this question. Each patient has his own individual characteristics that affect the duration and degree of the course of the disease. Here is a list of the best ointments for barley, the use of each of which can greatly help the patient get rid of discomfort and itching:
- "Acyclovir";
- "Tetracycline ointment";
- Levomekol;
- Erythromycin;
- "Hydrocortisone ointment";
- "Ichthyol ointment";
- Torbeks;
- Phloxal.
"Tetracycline ointment": instructions, use and reviews
"Tetracycline ointment" with barley is one of the most popular remedies. However, is the use of this remedy really justified? Let's get it right. The main active ingredient of the drug is tetracycline. It is an ingredient with broad-spectrum antibiotic properties. "Tetracycline ointment" with barley can be used both directly laying under the eyeball and applied in a thin layer on the eyelid. It is optimal to use the ointment in both ways, and several times a day. Reviews about the action of the drug are positive: patients like the result of treatment and the low cost of the drug (from 40 to 100 rubles, depending on the volume of the tube).
With barley, tetracycline provides a detrimental effect on ordinary and golden streptococci, which are most often the cause of the development of barley. "Tetracycline ointment" has a local antiseptic, disinfecting and antimicrobial effect.
Contraindications to use - children under five years of age, the period of pregnancy and lactation, as well as the presence of an allergic reaction to tetracycline or auxiliary components that are part of the ointment.
As a rule, the frequency of use and duration of therapy with "Tetracycline Ointment" is prescribed by an ophthalmologist. Self-medication with this drug may not lead to prolonged remission: it is likely that barley will reappear on the eyelid. The main guarantee of success is to determine exactly what reason provoked the appearance of barley. Reviews of ointments with tetracycline are usually positive: patients report that they experience relief on the second or third day of using the drug.
Ointment for external use "Levomekol"
"Levomekol" is an ointment with a dehydrating and antimicrobial local effect. It has been popular since the days of the Soviet Union, as it really helps to accelerate the regeneration of damaged tissues and has a pronounced antimicrobial effect. Another significant plus means - its low cost compared to other drugs for external use.
“Levomekol” is an effective ointment for barley on the eyelid, but only if the disease is in the initial stages. While there is no huge abscess, you can achieve the root. The people call this process "barley burst". The sooner the purulent root comes out, the better: the pain, itching will go away, and the eyelid will return to its previous appearance. Levomekol also has a mild decongestant effect, so that with the help of an ointment alone, several birds with one stone can be killed at once.
Use Levomekol prescribed two to three times a day. Apply a thin layer to barley. In this case, the ointment should not fall on the mucous membrane of the eye, otherwise a rather obvious irritation is possible. Levomekol can be prescribed by both an ophthalmologist and a dermatologist. As a rule, in parallel with the use of Levomekol, a visit to physiotherapeutic procedures or heating of barley at home is prescribed.
Patient reviews report that Levomekol slightly relieves itching and discomfort. But with the use of ointment, barley really matures much faster.
"Erythromycin" to relieve the symptoms of hordeolum on the eyelid
"Erythromycin" is an ointment with an antibiotic for barley and many other dermatological pathologies. The composition of the drug includes an antibiotic from the macrolide group. It acts on staphylococci resistant to chloramphenicol, penicillin, streptomycin, tetracycline. The ointment should be applied in a thin layer directly to the barley, preventing the composition from getting on the eyeball.
It is produced in an aluminum tube of 10 g and 15 g. Before use, consult your doctor. Side effects (swelling and itching due to the development of an allergic reaction) are extremely rare. The cost of the medicine is from 90 to 150 rubles. The price varies depending on the pharmacy and the region of purchase.
Reviews on the use of "Erythromycin" in barley are different. Patients emphasize that the ointment will not help purulent root come out faster. For this purpose, in parallel with the ointment, you will have to use warming compresses or traditional medicine methods.
"Acyclovir": the nuances of the use of barley
One of the most popular remedies in dermatology is Acyclovir. From barley, an ointment with acyclovir in the composition is used quite often, however, patient reviews about this remedy are often negative. Acyclovir is a component that is active against viruses (it is especially effective in combating herpes). But the occurrence of barley is usually not associated with a viral load, and therefore the use of this ointment is useless.
"Acyclovir" from barley is usually prescribed by not very experienced dermatologists. An ointment with acyclovir in the composition makes sense only if the appearance of barley is accompanied by the manifestation of a herpetic virus (rashes on the lips or genitals).
"Vishnevsky Ointment": instructions, use and reviews
"Vishnevsky ointment" is actively used for various injuries, cuts, as well as dermatological pathologies. Barley is no exception. "Vishnevsky Ointment" relieves swelling, relieves itching and severe discomfort. Alas, this tool has virtually no effect on the rate of maturation and purulent root exit from swollen barley. So if possible, it is better to consider other ointments against barley - for example, with an antibiotic in the composition.
The undoubted advantage of “Ointment Vishnevsky” is its low cost (only about 80 rubles per jar), as well as the absence of side effects when used. Reviews of patients with barley report that people practically did not feel the therapeutic effect. Nevertheless, "Vishnevsky Ointment" is much more effective for cuts, boils and suppuration in wounds.
"Ichthyol ointment" from barley on the eyelid
The main active ingredient of this ointment is ichthammol. The product has keratoplastic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory local effects. Many patients prefer to use Ichthyol Ointment on their own with barley. However, this is not a good choice, since funds with ichthammol do not stimulate a purulent root to exit. Yes, the ointment really relieves itching and even helps to reduce the size of barley. But it is important to remember: until the root and pus leaves, the barley will cause inconvenience to the owner.
When applying "Ichthyol ointment" to the area of barley, the patient often experiences some burning and discomfort. You should not worry about this: such a skin reaction is quite natural. If you combine the heating of barley (to stimulate purulent root to the output) and the use of "Ichthyol ointment", then you can achieve a fairly quick (three to four days) recovery from barley. Patient reviews report that ointments with ichthammol are a cheap and fairly effective remedy for barley, but only when combined with salt heating or physiotherapeutic procedures.
"Tobrex": ointments and drops from barley
The antibiotic from the aminoglycoside group, Tobramycin, which is part of Tobrex, has a detrimental effect on streptococci, staphylococci and other harmful microorganisms. "Tobrex" is presented in two forms of release: drops and eye ointment with an antibiotic for barley. The drug is used for various pathologies of the eyelids and eyeball:
- conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye);
- barley (inflammation of the eyelash follicle);
- keratitis (inflammation of the cornea of the eye);
- blepharitis (inflammation of the edges of the eyelids);
- dacryocystitis (inflammation of the lacrimal sac);
- endophthalmitis (purulent inflammation of the inner membranes of the eyeball);
- meibomites (inflammation of the sebaceous glands of the eyelids).
There are two forms of release of the drug: ointment and drops. It is optimal to use both forms of release at once. As a rule, Tobrex is prescribed by an ophthalmologist in the required quantity for a particular patient, taking into account his illness.
Reviews of "Tobrex" report that the tool effectively prevents a possible deterioration in the clarity of vision in barley and conjunctivitis. Patients also report that the use of "Tobrex" has almost no effect on the rate of maturation of barley and the release of a purulent core.
"Phloxal": ointment with antibiotic action
"Phloxal" is an eye drop (there is also a release form - an ointment, but drops are most often used), which include the antibiotic ofloxacin. As a rule, this drug is prescribed by an ophthalmologist, he also prescribes the frequency of use and duration of therapy.
Ofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent that is actively used in ophthalmology. The drug is active against most pathogens of eye diseases. First of all, these are gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Shigella, enterobacteria), as well as some gram-positive organisms (staphylococci and streptococci). "Phloxal" is prescribed for barley, as well as for a number of other pustular diseases of the eyelids and eye area.
Reviews report that the use of drops prevents possible visual impairment with the regular appearance of barley. In addition, the use of drops and ointments (as a rule, the doctor prescribes both options, but usually only drops are available in the pharmacy) helps to reduce the severity of itching, alleviate the manifestations of discomfort in the eyeball, and reduce tearing.