Minor injuries at home, on vacation or while performing professional duties are not uncommon in everyday life. Even an experienced housewife can cut her finger in the kitchen; children's games in the fresh air are rarely complete without bruised knees and scratches on the palms; new shoes, as a rule, rub their heels. If the wound is not treated in time, it will begin to become inflamed and fester, and then even an abrasion that seems innocent at first glance can cause serious inconvenience and complications. Relieving inflammation and healing injury as quickly as possible is the natural desire of every person. And an effective wound healing ointment will help with this.
Wound healing agents are offered by modern pharmacists in a wide range. But which one to choose, so that it helps quickly, and the scar does not remain, and the price does not bite? What wound healing agent can be used to treat injuries in children? An overview of the most popular wound-healing ointments with a quick and proven effect is below.
What to use in the first stage
Regenerating agents are selected taking into account the degree of tissue damage and the type of wound. There are wound-healing ointments for treating superficial wounds - shallow cuts, abrasions and scratches. And means for solving more dangerous problems - burns, trophic wounds, festering abscesses. Any wound, regardless of origin, has two stages of development and healing: inflammatory and restorative.
At the first stage, the wound bleeds and becomes inflamed, the damaged tissues die, and during this process ichor and pus can be released. At the first stage, an antiseptic healing ointment should be used.
pros
- Relieves inflammation.
- Disinfect.
- Easy to apply.
- Can be used without consulting a doctor.
- Sold in pharmacies without a prescription.
Minuses
- They have contraindications and side effects.
- There is a risk of allergic reactions.
- These remedies are not equally suitable for everyone.
- Some people may be intolerant to the components included in the ointments.
Healing wounds of any origin begins with their disinfection. For this purpose, antiseptic and antibacterial agents are used. First, the wound must be treated with a solution of iodine, green diamond or hydrogen peroxide. Then one of the following products is applied to the weeping abrasion.
Deep damage to the skin may leave an unsightly scar that is difficult to treat. Therefore, it is best to play it safe and use ointment to heal wounds. Such products accelerate tissue regeneration and prevent infection. The texture of the ointments is convenient for the treatment of small cracks and large lesions.
Which ointment is best for healing wounds and cracks?
You need to choose an ointment based on 3 main factors:
- localization of skin damage;
- depth of the wound;
- absence or presence of pus.
Small cracks in the skin may appear due to exposure to cold or lack of vitamins. They can be easily removed with the help of a nourishing and regenerating cream.
There are wound-healing ointments with a wide spectrum of action: they can fight burns, deep wounds and even acne marks. Certain groups of medications are suitable for treating the intimate area.
Levomekol
Levomekol ointment helps get rid of burns, cuts, and purulent wounds. It contains chloramphenicol, a substance that is a fast-acting antibiotic. This medication, like all antibacterial drugs, can cause an allergic reaction. The product has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.
Levomekol should be applied in a thin layer to cleansed skin 1-2 times a day. The treated surface should be covered with gauze or a clean piece of cloth. Levomekol provides a quick effect - the course of treatment takes no more than 10-15 days. During this time, the pus completely leaves the injury, after which it heals.
Cost of the medicine: from 280 rubles (depending on the manufacturer). You can buy it at any pharmacy.
Argosulfan
Argosulfan is a unique medicine containing silver and sulfathiazole. The drug is suitable for open wounds, scratches, abrasions, purulent lesions and weeping ulcers. This cream contains silver ions, due to which it has a pronounced antibacterial effect. The medication is suitable for treating damage to the mucous membrane. With its help you can get rid of trophic ulcers. Silver ointment is used for hands, feet and face.
The cream is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women. It must be applied in a thin layer (2-3 mm) to the entire damaged surface. The procedure must be carried out 2-3 times a day until the wound is completely healed. After using the medication, allergic reactions may occur: burning, itching, redness.
Cost of the product: from 300 rubles for 15 g. You can buy it in pharmacies and online stores.
Eplan
Eplan is a multifunctional drug that helps get rid of various ailments. Available in the form of an antiseptic solution, cream and drops. The product does not contain hormonal substances or antibiotics. The composition contains glycerin, which is responsible for softening and smoothing damaged tissues. This product also produces an analgesic effect. It should not be used to treat weeping ulcers.
The cream must be applied to the skin in a thin layer 1-2 times a day. The drug is quickly absorbed, so it does not leave greasy marks on clothes. The course of treatment takes from 5 to 15 days.
Cost of the medicine: 450 rubles. The easiest way to buy is in online pharmacies.
How to choose an ointment to treat phimosis?
Before using ointments to expand the foreskin yourself, the man should be correctly diagnosed. The pathological condition has several stages, in particular there are four of them. Only the first two can be treated using conservative methods.
Important: if an adult man is diagnosed with a scar form of phimosis, then local remedies in the form of creams, gels and ointments will not help, since scar tissue is inelastic.
Most often, adult men are prescribed corticosteroid-based ointments. They are recommended for young children only as a last resort, since the hormonal substances contained in the composition can lead to a number of serious complications. For an adult patient, the course of using creams is 1-3 months. If phimosis is accompanied by an infectious or bacterial process, then topical preparations are not used.
When choosing an ointment, you should pay attention to the following points:
- Indications for use;
- Side effects;
- Medical contraindications;
- Interaction with other drugs (in case the patient uses local medications or takes pills);
- Possibility of long-term use.
Any medication must be prescribed by a doctor, especially if the drug contains hormonal substances. Corticosteroid ointment for stretching the foreskin increases its elasticity and provides an anti-inflammatory and softening effect.
If the patient has symptoms such as swelling of the penis, hyperemia of the skin, then these manifestations must first be treated. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory medications are prescribed to help fight inflammation and swelling.
Ointment for phimosis in men provides gradual softening of the foreskin of the reproductive organ. Over time, elasticity improves, allowing it to stretch. To achieve the required therapeutic effect, the tension method is used simultaneously with the use of creams.
Long-term use of hormonal gels is prohibited. This is due to the fact that hormones have a negative effect on the condition of the skin - they thin it, and also contribute to the disruption of the structure of blood vessels. If adverse reactions develop during treatment, discontinuation of the medication is required.
Folk remedies
Wound healing ointments can be made according to folk recipes at home. If desired, you can make a product with an antibiotic by adding the desired drug to the finished mixture. Homemade ointments are suitable for treating minor injuries. For the treatment of weeping wounds, it is better to use pharmaceutical medications.
Egg mixture
Recommended for use on burns and minor scratches. The remedy has a calming and analgesic effect. For cooking you will need 7 large eggs. You can take mint essential oil (as an additional ingredient).
- First you need to boil all the eggs and peel them.
- Next step: separating the whites from the yolks. To implement this recipe you will need the yolks. They need to be ground to a homogeneous paste.
- Then the yolk mixture should be placed in a frying pan and fried over low heat. Fry for 30-40 minutes in olive oil.
- The final step will be making egg butter. To do this, you will need to carefully strain the fried pulp from the yolks.
The oil must be applied to skin lesions 2-3 times a day. The product helps to quickly get rid of burns and blisters.
Beeswax and lard
This recipe will make a good ointment that will promote rapid healing of cracks, wounds, burns and cuts. To prepare the product, you will need to take 1 tablespoon each of beeswax and fat. By the way, you can use not only pork fat, but also lamb fat. Ideally, you will need another 1 tablespoon of colophon resin (rosin).
Creams for phimosis
A cream is often used to treat phimosis. It is recommended to use Akriderm, the main component of which is betamethasone dipropionate. It promotes a speedy recovery, destruction of infection, healing of cuts and wounds. You need to use the cream three times a day. Apply the product to the inflamed area of the penis, rubbing lightly. Treatment continues for 2-3 weeks.
Lokoid cream effectively fights the disease, restores the healthy state of the foreskin, and stretches the tissue. The main substance of the drug is hydrocortisone 17-butyrate. It eliminates inflammation, itching, and eliminates infection. The cream can be used 1 to 3 times a day. Treatment is carried out for two weeks. During this time, you can get rid of the disease, restore the health of not only the head, but also the entire male genital organ.
The best ointments for healing skin wounds
The best ointment for wounds and cuts, according to pharmacists, is Solcoseryl. This drug contains calf blood dialysate, which ensures maximum wound regeneration. It is characteristic that this substance does not cause allergic reactions, therefore Solcoseryl, given its wide spectrum of action, is recommended not only for cuts and cracks, but also for healing open wounds.
Due to the fact that the ointment, thanks to its unique composition, prevents the appearance of the so-called “wet wound effect” due to the release of liquid onto the surface of damaged skin, it is recommended to use it for healing a purulent wound, as well as for the appearance of bedsores. Of the disadvantages of this drug, only one can be identified, and it is again associated with the composition of the product.
Despite the fact that calf blood dialysate, before mixing it with the bulk of the ointment, undergoes a special treatment that cleanses this component from impurities that may be allergens, pharmacists say that the dialysate is a product of natural origin and therefore extremely In rare cases, it can still cause an allergic reaction in a certain category of people prone to this disease.
Eplan can be used to heal wounds on the face and even treat damaged lips. This product contains panthenol, which copes well with burns, cuts and skin damage from chemicals. Panthenol helps the wound heal, while having an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing pain and swelling in the affected area.
In general, Eplan, in addition to healing, has an analgesic and disinfectant effect. It can be used primarily in case of minor abrasions, or the occurrence of sores not associated with external effects on the skin, such as boils or pimples. In addition, this ointment is perfect for facial skin, and even for healing wounds and cracks on the lips.
Eplan ointment also works well for insect bites, allergies and inflammation of the skin, burns, frostbite and even psoriasis. The indisputable advantage of this drug is that it can be used during pregnancy and lactation. The obvious disadvantages of this antiseptic include the poor absorption of the ointment, as well as the fact that it dries the skin excessively.
It is difficult to overestimate the role of various ointments for those with diabetes. The fact is that in the presence of this disease, a thorough and daily examination of the legs is necessary, because with diabetes, a person’s blood circulation is impaired, as a result of the formation of microcracks in the leg, ulcers can appear, which, if ignored, will lead to gangrene and amputation of the limbs.
For example, Diaultradem can be used to moisturize dry skin of the feet and during massage to improve blood circulation. The use of this product accelerates wound healing, prevents the appearance of cracks and reduces pain in the foot. It is characteristic that there are no side effects or disadvantages when using Diultradem, since it was developed specifically for patients with diabetes, and accordingly, all the difficulties that could arise when using it are taken into account.
The best ointments for wounds on the mucous membrane
The mouth, nose and eyes need constant attention to avoid the entry of harmful bacteria. Of course, we don’t always succeed in this and sometimes the infection wins, but if you use special ointments, many problems can be avoided.
A completely ordinary runny nose can lead to serious health problems, so most mothers know the best ointment that protects against attacks of viral infections and, of course, recommend it for use not only for children, but also for adults. We are talking about Oksolin, which is applied inside the nasal passages several times a day, because its use is completely safe and the only drawback can be that it is sold out extremely quickly in pharmacies during the cold season.
Another common disease is herpes, which appears on the lips due to weakened immunity, as a result of taking antibiotics, or even from hypothermia. For this problem, it is important to choose the right remedy, because if the ointment gets on the lips, it can get into the mouth, and if the product is used without a doctor’s prescription, poisoning can occur.
A safe product to use is Viferon, which, having a bactericidal effect, also stimulates the immune system. A positive aspect of treatment with this remedy is that it has no side effects and can be used even by newborns.
Nystatin ointment is also recommended for the treatment of the oral cavity. The use of this ointment for stomatitis, firstly, is accessible, since the ointment is relatively inexpensive, and secondly, it is suitable for treating wounds in the mouth due to the fact that the substances included in its composition are excellent and in a short time (from 2 to 5 days) cope with the pathogens of the disease, penetrating the cells of harmful bacteria. However, when using nystatin ointment, you should remember that you need to carefully follow the dosage, using only a very small amount to apply to the wound with a cotton swab. Otherwise, an overdose of the drug may occur.
How do ointments work and how to use them?
In order for ointments for phimosis to give the desired result, they must be used correctly. First of all, before applying the product, hygiene procedures are carried out - special attention is paid to the area between the head of the penis and the foreskin. Instead of ordinary water, you can use a decoction based on chamomile - it has antiseptic properties.
After hygiene procedures, thoroughly wipe your genitals and hands. The ointment is applied to the inside of the foreskin, a thin layer. If you cannot expose the head, then there is no need to use force. Otherwise, you can injure the skin.
The products are applied 2-3 times a day. Therapy should be carried out every day, used at the same time. The duration of treatment varies from 1 to 3 months. Monitoring the effectiveness of therapy is required. If side effects are detected, you should immediately visit a doctor.
To enhance the effectiveness of the drugs, the skin must be stretched:
- The foreskin is pulled back to the maximum distance and fixed in this position for several seconds. Repeat at least 20 times. Pain and discomfort are acceptable.
- You can insert your fingers into the preputial ring and stretch them, resulting in a tension effect. With each procedure you need to tighten it more and more.
Note: water procedures have a beneficial effect on the foreskin and help reduce roughness. Systematic bathing with medicinal infusions is a good addition to hormonal treatment.
If during treatment there is cyanosis of the glans penis, problems with emptying the bladder, and purulent discharge from the urethral canal, then surgical intervention is required. No local remedies will help; wasted time will only worsen the clinical picture.
Phimosis ointment is the most effective remedy for treating pathology in a conservative way. Its use is aimed at relieving inflammation, eliminating dryness and increasing skin elasticity. The main condition in the treatment of the disease is the use of creams in accordance with the instructions and recommendations of a specialist. This type of dosage form can be prescribed to both adults and children.
Using ointments based on folk remedies
You may be surprised, but our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, unable to purchase ointment at the pharmacy, made the ointment themselves. The basis for it was lard, which was heated in a water bath and then various compositions of herbs, berries, honey or beeswax were added to it.
For example, for tumors and redness, as well as for bruises, the following ointment was prepared: 100 grams of lard, 100 grams of butter, a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of string and celandine, mixed and put in a water bath. The ointment will be ready in half an hour, it is filtered, cooled and it is completely ready for use. The only drawback of this ointment is that the product is stored for a very short time, due to the natural ingredients it contains.
