Skinoren cream is available in tubes and is a white opaque mass. This is a dermatoprotective agent, the main active ingredient in it is azelaic acid. Skinoren Cream also contains excipients such as cetiryloctanoate, cutin, benzoic acid, propylene glycol, arlaton 983 S, 85% glycerin and purified water.
Using azelaic acid, normalization of disturbed keratinization processes in the follicles of the sebaceous glands is normalized, and the amount of free fatty acids in skin lipids is also significantly reduced. Skinoren Cream actively fights bacteria such as Staphyloccocus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes. Also, this substance inhibits the growth of abnormal melanocytes and reduces their viability.
The drug is almost not absorbed into the systemic circulation, and the ingested acid is excreted through the kidneys unchanged.
Cream "Skinoren" - indications for use
The drug is intended for the treatment of acne vulgaris (acne vulgaris). The use of this cream is also effective in the treatment of various hyperpigmentations such as melasma, for example, such as chloasma.
"Skinoren" - instructions for use
This drug is used only externally. Before applying the cream to the skin, it must be thoroughly cleaned with water, and you can also use any mild cosmetic product for this. Then completely dry your face. Skinoren cream is applied to the affected areas of the skin in the morning and in the evening, while it must be rubbed lightly into the skin. Do not apply a very large amount of cream, it should be applied to the skin with a thin and even layer.
An important aspect is that the cream should be used regularly throughout the entire treatment period, the only way to count on getting a positive result from its use.
The very duration of the use of this drug depends on the individual characteristics of the patient and on the severity of the disease. For example, with acne, a noticeable result occurs after a month of treatment with this drug. But to consolidate the result, it is still recommended to use Skinoren Cream for several months.
If the patient has melasma, then in this case the course of treatment should be at least 3 months, and the cream should be used regularly. In this disease, together with the specified cream, sunscreens must be constantly used to prevent exacerbation of the disease, and the clarified areas of the body did not receive repeated pigmentation.
Contraindications
The drug should not be used by people who have hypersensitivity to any of the components that make up Skinoren Cream. Also, this drug is not used by pregnant women and those who breast-feed a baby.
Some people may have peeling at the start of treatment, itching and a slight burning sensation, erythema and hyperemia. But usually they are weakly expressed and disappear in the process of continuing treatment. Allergic reactions may occur.
If irritation appears, it is necessary to reduce the amount of applied cream, as well as reduce its use to once a day. In some cases, you need to temporarily stop taking the drug.
It is worth worrying about getting the specified cream on open wounds and in the eyes. If this happens, then such places should be rinsed with plenty of water.
It is worth noting that epidermal and mixed melasma respond well to treatment with this drug, while dermal melasma does not respond to treatment.
Overdose of Skinoren Cream
In cases of a single overdose of the described drug on the skin surfaces or when taken internally, acute intoxication does not occur.
The product is suitable for use for 5 years, you can not use it after the specified period. Store at room temperature.