Salicylic-zinc ointment - what helps?

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Salicylic-zinc ointment is an effective remedy for the treatment of many skin ailments. The main active ingredient of the drug is zinc oxide.

It helps wounds and scratches heal quickly. Prevents inflammation. It is an antiviral agent.

The ointment relieves skin diaper rash and other similar problems.

Fighting herpes

It is used in the treatment of herpes.
The product is easy to use. Its effectiveness has been proven in practice over many years of use. The drug has a simple composition of only 2 components, zinc oxide and petroleum jelly, and is well tolerated by most patients. The drug is non-toxic and has no side effects.

Application has no age restrictions. The ointment can be used even in infants from the first days of life. The only contraindication is individual intolerance.

The main active ingredient, zinc oxide, has:

• Detrimental effect on the herpes virus;
• Healing effect;
• Anti-inflammatory properties.

The use of zinc ointment allows you to relieve unpleasant symptoms, cope with rashes, itching and inflammation. In addition, under its action, blisters are dried out perfectly.

The product is used externally only. When the first signs of a herpetic infection appear: itching, burning, discomfort in the form of a slight tingling sensation, the ointment is applied in a thin layer and lightly rubbed into the skin of the suspected affected area. The skin must be washed and dried before application.

With timely treatment, further development of infection and the formation of painful blisters can be avoided. If treatment is started late, this medicine can speed up healing and reduce the severity of itching and pain.

It is recommended to apply the medicine every 3 hours until the rash and inflammation completely disappear.

When applied to rashes, the ointment forms a protective film that prevents further spread of the disease, relieves discomfort, and helps skin heal.

After applying the ointment, wash your hands thoroughly with soap.

The feasibility of this is determined by the following reasons:

• The rashes caused by herpes infection are contagious;
• The medicine may accidentally come into contact with the mucous membrane of the eye and cause irritation.

Doctor: Olga Shishkina ✓ Article checked by doctor

Simple ointment with zinc

Its main active ingredient is zinc oxide.

This substance has an effect on the body:

1. It has a weak harmful effect on the causative agents of a number of infections, therefore it is used for a number of infectious diseases. The aseptic action helps protect the skin from bacterial infection.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect.
3. Healing effect due to stimulation of skin cell regeneration.
4. Zinc oxide has the ability to absorb ultraviolet radiation, protect the skin from sunburn, premature aging and the development of malignant tumors.

In what cases will the ointment help:

1. Diaper rash in infants. The reason for their appearance is prolonged contact of delicate baby skin with urine and feces. Friction from diapers and poor ventilation make the situation even worse. To prevent this nuisance, it is recommended to apply the ointment to previously washed, dry skin when changing a diaper. Thanks to the basic mechanisms of action, it will create protection for the skin, prevent its contact with irritating factors, and protect against infection. The baby's skin will not be damaged.
2. To reduce the appearance of melasma or brown spots on the face. These phenomena are most typical for women with dark skin.
3. For various damage to the surface layers of the skin:

• Shallow cuts;
• Thermal burns;
• Irritations caused by various external factors.

Zinc ions accelerate the restoration of the skin epithelium and help speed up healing.

The ointment is applied as needed to the entire affected area:

1. Bedsores and long-term non-healing trophic ulcers. The product is applied only to the skin, excluding the area of ​​the open wound.
2. As a sunscreen. Due to the lack of toxic effects on the body, this is the only remedy that can be used to protect babies under six months from ultraviolet radiation.
3. In gynecological practice as part of complex treatment of vulvovaginitis for treating the vulva and adjacent tissues.

Release form and composition

The product is a homogeneous creamy mass of milky white color. Its main components are:

• Salicylic acid - 2%. It has pronounced antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Promotes rapid healing of wounds, cuts, scratches. Exfoliates dead skin cells of the epidermis, cleansing it. Reduces skin pigmentation, removes blackheads, eliminates rashes.
• Zinc oxide - 25%. Has a calming and astringent effect, relieves redness. Protects the epidermis from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Starch - 25% and petroleum jelly - 47% are used as excipients. In addition, the drug contains a small amount of ingredients that have a softening and antimicrobial effect on human skin. These include:

• sulfur;
• ichthyol;
• naftalan oil.

Salicylic-zinc paste is available in 25 g opaque glass containers with a tightly sealed plastic lid. As a rule, this amount is sufficient for a course of treatment of various skin diseases. When purchasing a medicine, a doctor's prescription is not required.

Indications for use

Salicylic-zinc paste is indispensable for:

• diaper rash;
• acne;
• eczema;
• dermatitis.

Lassara paste can be part of complex therapy for pyoderma along with antibacterial and antiviral drugs.

Lassara paste for the treatment of psoriasis

Patients diagnosed with psoriasis respond positively to the product. The composition helps the pathological process to subside, relieves inflammation, inhibits the formation of scales and has an antibacterial effect. It is better to entrust the choice of medications for scaly lichen to specialists, because stronger hormonal-based formulations are often required. This is due to the nature of psoriasis, which affects the immune system. Scaly lichen requires complex therapy, including various health-improving measures.

Using salicylic-zinc paste for herpes

Patients successfully use zinc-salicylic paste against herpes. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect of the drug comes in handy. But the components of the medication can enter the vessels of the labial border and have side effects. The drug does not affect the duration of the herpetic rash, since it is powerless against the causative agent of the virus. Before using the product, you need to think about whether it is worth risking your health to get rid of the rash on your lips. Salicylic acid can also cause drying of the delicate skin of the lips. The painful elements of herpes will disappear faster if they are treated with zinc ointment, and the disease itself with antiviral compounds, such as Zovirax and others.

Zinc-salicylic paste against rosacea

The inclusion of sulfur in Lassara paste helps to cope with subcutaneous acne, which is caused by Demodex mites. The product is applied once a day, usually before bedtime. Sulfur has a detrimental effect on the pathogen. Salicylic acid acts against pain and itching. Zinc oxide is used to dry out and speed up healing of rosacea. The disease can recur, so it is treated comprehensively with diet and treatment of concomitant pathologies.

Treatment for rosacea can take several months or even years. Therefore, it is carried out under the supervision of a specialist. The same composition is used in the treatment of psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Salicylic ointment for children

What is Salicylic ointment used for children? In most cases, in childhood, the product is used for wounds, scratches, burns, and diaper rash. The cream is recommended for the treatment of psoriasis, allergic reactions, insect bites, etc.

The method of using the ointment for children is the same as for adult patients. Before applying the medicinal substance, thoroughly wash the area of ​​skin that will be subjected to further treatment. If the skin is intact, then do not use antiseptic preparations after washing. It is enough to blot the skin with a soft towel, after which the medicine is applied.

When the integrity of the skin is damaged - a scratch, burn, etc., then all purulent masses and contaminants are removed from the wound and washed with an antiseptic solution, for example, Miramistin, Chlorhexidine. Only after this, salicylic ointment is applied.

Instructions for use of sulfur-salicylic ointment:

• Gently apply to the affected area, rub in with stroking movements;
• If touch causes pain, then the medicine is applied to a sterile napkin and applied to the wound. Everything is fixed with a bandage.

The medicine is used 1-2 times a day or once every few days. For deep open wounds, it is recommended to change the dressing every 24-48 hours. In childhood, the ointment is used until the skin is completely restored; the maximum duration of the therapeutic course is 3 weeks.

For children, you can use 1-2% product. At 12 years of age and older, you can use 3 or 5% ointment, and for infants only 1% cream. You can treat a skin area of ​​10 by 10 centimeters once, no more.

Composition of salicylic-zinc paste

Active paste ingredients:

1. Zinc oxide - includes many useful substances and properties. With the help of the element, the skin is calmed, an astringent effect appears, the upper layer of the dermis receives protection from the negative influence of the external environment and sunlight. The main advantage is hypoallergenicity.
2. Salicylic acid - acts as an antiseptic and a remedy for inflammation and pain. The acid removes the stratum corneum of the dermis, which causes cleansing of the skin. This helps new, healthy layers emerge.

The described substances have an anti-inflammatory effect, but also accelerate the regeneration of damaged parts. Additional elements include:

• Vaseline is the base of the paste, which helps achieve the desired consistency.
• Sulfur – interacts with organic matter, helps get rid of pathogenic organisms.
• Birch tar - improves blood microcirculation in the deep layers of the dermis and has a disinfectant effect.
• Naftalan oil – softens the skin.
• Purified paraffin.
• Potato starch.

Additional components may be included together or separately, depending on the manufacturer. For example, salicylic-zinc ointment with tar is not suitable for dry skin types. The composition is balanced, therefore it gives quick results during therapy.

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Correctly eliminating hemorrhoids

The medicine is used as an additional remedy in the treatment of the disease and to prevent its relapse. Inexpensive, accessible drug has a wide range of effects.

Positive effects of zinc ointment in the treatment of hemorrhoids:

1. Thanks to its cooling effect, it helps relieve discomfort in the area of ​​inflammation of the rectum.
2. The drug helps to cope with infection and relieve inflammation.
3. Will help cope with itching and pain.
4. Due to its anti-edematous effect, it helps to noticeably reduce hemorrhoids
5. Pronounced regenerating effect.

Ointment with zinc is indicated for the external form of the disease. The use of the product for the treatment of internal hemorrhoids is prohibited. Contact of the drug with any mucous membranes is unacceptable.

For hemorrhoids that are located externally, the medicine after hygiene procedures is applied to the skin in the anal area. On the first and second days, the procedure is repeated up to 3-4 times.

There is a rapid onset of action of the drug, which lasts no more than five hours. The effect does not appear immediately, you should be patient and do not count on instant results. The greatest success can be achieved in combination with the use of other remedies against hemorrhoids.

During treatment, side effects may develop:

1. Hyperemia and swelling of the skin around the anus.
2. Dizziness.
3. Rarely, bleeding from the rectum.

At the first hint of the development of these phenomena, treatment with the drug is stopped and a doctor is consulted.

Use for lice and scabies

Used as a medicine in the treatment of scabies. The effect does not occur immediately. The advantage of using this ointment is the absence of side effects and specific odor.

Possessing an antimicrobial effect, it prevents the addition of a secondary infection in areas of scratching and skin damage by scabies mites. The application area must be clean and dry.

Re-application of the ointment is possible at intervals of a day after treating the skin and removing its remnants from the previous application.

The ability of the ointment to dry out the skin is used in the treatment of complicated scabies in the form of weeping dermatoses.

For pediculosis, zinc ointment can be used to treat secondary pustular skin lesions as a result of secondary infection, irritation and scratching. Its use is appropriate after complete removal of parasites using special means.

Use for allergies

In pediatric practice, zinc oxide as part of an ointment is successfully used for atopic dermatitis of an allergic nature. This disease develops against the background of exudative diathesis and becomes the result of its development.

Characteristic itchy rashes affect the face, neck, buttocks, groin areas, elbows, and popliteal fossae. The disease has a chronic course.

Its main cause is an allergic reaction of the body to food products. Rarely, other environmental allergens can cause rashes.

Relapse of exacerbation occurs as a result of stress or illness. Inflammation on the skin persists for a long time after contact with the allergen has been eliminated.

The use of ointment with zinc reduces inflammation and leads to the disappearance of skin rashes. Its use is contraindicated with accompanying signs of dry skin in the form of peeling and roughness.

Treatment should be comprehensive under the supervision of the attending physician. Desensitizing therapy is carried out. Avoid contact with allergens that cause the disease.

Reviews from doctors

Olga Borisovna, dermatologist

Both drugs are effective in combating many dermatological diseases. The medications do not provoke the development of unwanted effects, do not contain hormones, and therefore can be used for a long time. Both medications can be combined with other medications, including those for external use.

Elena Alexandrovna, cosmetologist

Medicines are affordable and effective drugs for getting rid of acne. The achieved effect lasts for a long time and does not depend on drug withdrawal.

What is the difference

External products, which include zinc and salicylic acid, are available in the form of ointments, pastes, and also mash (made in a pharmacy according to an individual prescription).

Zinc paste differs from salicylic ointment in composition and purpose. The first consists of zinc oxide, the base of which is starch, not fats. Therefore, the product is used for the following skin diseases:

• diaper rash in adults and children;
• prickly heat;
• diaper rash;
• contact and allergic dermatitis;

• weeping wounds, ulcers, skin burns;
• initial stage of eczema;
• skin herpes;
• strepto and staphyloderma.

The mechanism of action of zinc paste is astringent, adsorbent, antimicrobial and drying effects. In addition, the paste relieves itching, reduces inflammation and irritation.

Salicylic acid ointment is used for the following dermatoses:

• psoriasis;
• eczema;
• rough calluses and warts;
• oily seborrhea;
• ichthyosis.

Depending on the concentration of the acid, the area of ​​destination differs: 2% of the product is used to quickly restore the epidermis layer and soften it, and 5% dissolves crusts, rough skin and scales. The acid has little antimicrobial activity and also suppresses the production of sebum and sweat.

Zinc oxide is also available as an ointment. This product differs from a paste in an auxiliary substance, namely the presence of petroleum jelly, which forms the base for the external medication. The rich ointment base forms a protective layer on affected and inflamed skin when needed.

Salicylic or zinc ointment can be used in the treatment of the same dermatosis, but in different phases of its development or simultaneously. For example, the first one is suitable for softening and subsequent removal of calluses and warts. The second is for drying and speedy healing.

All of these external products are produced by many pharmaceutical companies in Russia. Packaged in tubes or glass bottles in various sizes.

Salicylic-zinc mash is based on alcohol with the addition of the same acid and zinc oxide, but unlike ointments and pastes, this composition is prepared individually according to a doctor’s prescription in a pharmacy. The chatterbox is used to fight acne. This remedy may include the antibiotic chloramphenicol and menthol. Additional components enhance the antimicrobial and drying effect on acne.

Rules of application

In order to obtain a pronounced effect, it is necessary to regularly apply the product to previously cleansed damaged areas of the skin. If the epidermis is hypersensitive to any component of the product and prone to allergies, there is a risk of aggravating the original problem.

The regimen for using the ointment is prescribed to each person individually, depending on the degree of neglect of the disease, the area of ​​the lesion and the age of the patient.

Adults need to apply the ointment 2 to 4 times a day. After application, the drug remains on the face for some time without being absorbed. After 20-25 minutes, the product gradually begins to be absorbed, and the active components begin to restore the epidermis. The duration of use of the paste depends on the severity of the positive effect and the disappearance of manifestations of the disease. This usually takes about two weeks.

When acne forms, the medicinal paste must be applied directly to the rash in a thick layer. This is done pointwise using a cotton swab. As a result, the rash dries out and does not spread to adjacent healthy areas of the epidermis.

For children, zinc-based ointment is prescribed to treat pimples, acne and increased sweating of the armpits. The paste should not be applied more than three times a day for one to two weeks.

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Patient reviews

Lyudmila, 64 years old

For several years I tried to cope with cracked heels. I used various ointments and creams, but they could not prevent the appearance of new cracks. The dermatologist recommended using Salicylic ointment. The medicine is available, you need to use it once a day.

After a week, the skin on my legs became softer, new cracks stopped appearing, and old ones healed. The course required application within 14 days. After stopping the ointment, the skin did not become tougher. I did not notice any side effects from using the medication.

Ekaterina, 22 years old

Due to oily skin, acne regularly appears on the face. Masks and foams do not help protect against the appearance of rashes. Various alcohol-based preparations provoke drying of the skin, which then results in an increased appearance of acne.

The dermatologist advised to use Zinc ointment. You need to apply it to each pimple separately before going to bed. In the morning, acne becomes more pronounced, bright red, but after the second application of the ointment, it disappears completely, without even leaving scars. The skin becomes clean and smooth, and after this treatment, new acne does not appear for a long period of time.

Instructions for use

Using the paste is not particularly difficult. The main rule for obtaining a pronounced effect should be to apply it regularly to the damaged part of the skin, pre-cleanse and monitor the condition of the skin. In some cases, for example, with increased skin sensitivity to any component of the product and with a tendency to allergic reactions, there is a high probability of aggravation of the initial manifestations.

The difference in the use of salicylic-zinc ointment when used in the treatment of dermatological lesions lies in the age of the patient, the degree of neglect of the disease and the size of the affected area.

For adults

• For adults, the frequency of application of the drug is 2-4 times a day. After application, you should leave the drug on your face for some time; Without being absorbed, it remains on the skin in the form of a white spot for a certain period of time. After 20-25 minutes, the paste is gradually absorbed, the active ingredients begin their healing work to restore the skin.
• The duration of use of the drug depends on the severity of the positive effect and elimination of manifestations of the underlying disease. It can be used for quite a long time due to the non-aggressiveness of the composition. On average, for an adult, its use should be 1.5-2 weeks.
• The use of salicylic-zinc paste for acne is characterized by the need to apply it to the rash itself. You can apply the product point-by-point: using a cotton swab, apply the ointment directly to the pimple, in a thick enough layer to enhance the effect. It dries out, which prevents the rash from spreading over a larger surface of the skin.

Children and newborns

This drug is also suitable for use in the treatment of children.
The minimal number of negative manifestations and excellent indications for the treatment of dermatological problems make it possible to prescribe salicylic-zinc ointment when acne appears in children (which is especially important in adolescence), and with increased sweating of the armpits. The frequency of applying the paste should not exceed 3 times a day, preferably twice. The duration of treatment with this drug is 1-1.5 weeks. With supervision by a dermatologist, you can get the most pronounced positive results and prevent possible negative manifestations on the skin.

However, when using the drug in question on children's skin, increased care is required to prevent aggravation of the current skin lesion.

Salicylic-zinc ointment is prescribed to newborns when the positive therapeutic effect predominates over the probable negative one. In this case, medical supervision is required.

During pregnancy and lactation

When carrying a child, the use of the drug is not recommended, however, in some cases, with constant monitoring by the attending physician and in the absence of allergic manifestations to the components of the drug, it is possible to prescribe this drug.

Overdose and side effects

If unpleasant symptoms appear while using the ointment or paste, then in these cases you should consult a doctor. In order to alleviate your condition, you can take the following actions:

• Use a napkin to remove any remaining paste;
• Next, the skin is thoroughly washed with warm water;
• Symptomatic therapy is performed.

When using the paste, unpleasant effects rarely occur. If there is intolerance to the constituent components, the following side symptoms may appear:

• burning sensation;
• itchy skin sensation;
• increased sweating;
• dizziness;
• noise in ears.

If suddenly while using the paste the above unpleasant symptoms appear, this may indicate that the product is not suitable. In these cases, you should refuse to use this remedy.

The use of Salicylic-Zinc Ointment allows you to quickly get your skin in order. This remedy eliminates various lesions, acne, pimples, redness, and diaper rash. It is also often recommended for use during periods of increased sweating. The main thing is to use it correctly and follow all the important recommendations in the instructions.

Zinc-containing ointment pharmacological action

Zinc ointment has proven itself as an excellent antiseptic with antiviral, healing and anti-inflammatory effects. The main active ingredient, zinc oxide, is of inorganic origin. It is a powder with a fine-grained structure that does not dissolve in water and also does not interact with alkali and acid. Doctors call the main properties of this powder its disinfecting and wound-healing characteristics.

When applied to an injured surface, ointment with zinc oxide:

• Has an anti-inflammatory and calming effect.
• Reduces the severity of exudative processes, reducing the release of fluid in the affected areas (in other words, it is effective against weeping wounds).
• Forms a protective film that blocks the penetration of bacterial infection and other pathogenic flora into the wound. In addition, this film, thanks to the astringent properties of zinc oxide, protects nerve endings from the effects of external irritants.

The auxiliary component of zinc ointment (the instructions indicate petroleum jelly) is capable of covering the epidermis with a thin protective layer and stimulating the processes of regeneration of damaged tissues.

Instructions for use

The combined drug is used for treatment in hospitals and at home. According to the instructions for use of Salicylic-Zinc Ointment, it should be applied to cleansed skin areas.

To enhance the clinical effect, dermatologists recommend pre-treating them with antiseptic solutions:

• Furacilin;
• Miramistin or Chlorhexidine;
• a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate.

To speed up recovery as much as possible, it is necessary to regularly apply the external remedy. Its ingredients accumulate faster in infectious foci and begin to have a therapeutic effect. The duration of treatment is influenced by various factors:

• the degree of tissue damage by the inflammatory process;
• the presence of pathogenic bacteria in pathological foci and their species;
• the rate of tissue regeneration in the patient.

After a week of course use of Salicylic-zinc ointment, the dermatologist evaluates the effectiveness of the treatment. The dosage of the drug can be adjusted, and sometimes it is replaced with an active analogue.

Indications and contraindications

The drug is used in the treatment of skin pathologies that arise under the influence of external and internal negative factors. It effectively copes with the symptoms of diseases, regardless of their etiology and the presence of infection. The active ingredients are active against almost all microorganisms. Therefore, the range of application of external agents is quite wide. What is Salicylic-zinc ointment used for:

• allergic and neurogenic dermatitis;
• psoriasis;
• rosacea;
• dry and weeping eczema;
• acne;
• hives.

The medicine helps get rid of fungus and lichen in combination with antifungals and antiviral drugs. Ointment is a time-tested remedy for excessive sweating. Applying it to the feet or armpit area normalizes the functional activity of the glands. Gradually disappears:

• unpleasant odor;
• skin irritation caused by large amounts of sweat.

The combination of salicylic acid and zinc oxide is used to eliminate age spots of various locations. The use of the drug is especially effective in the initial stages, when the color of the skin area begins to change.

Salicylic-zinc ointment does not react with other pharmacological agents. Therefore, it is prescribed to patients with severe, difficult-to-treat skin pathologies. It combines well with hormonal drugs and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for local application.

Individual intolerance to the ingredients is one of the main contraindications to treatment with Salicylic-zinc ointment. It is also not prescribed to children under 12 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women.

In the presence of pathologies of the liver and kidneys or neoplasms on the skin, the drug should be used with caution

Directions for use and doses

Zinc-salicylic ointment (paste) is applied in a thin, uniform layer 2 to 4 times a day. It is advisable to use it before bed. During the night, all ingredients are absorbed into the inflammatory foci, which will lead to maximum therapeutic effects. The product should not be rubbed into the skin. You need to leave it on the body or face for 30-40 minutes. Unabsorbed residues can then simply be removed with a paper towel. How long does treatment last:

• 2-3 weeks are enough to eliminate acne and age spots;
• 1-2 weeks of course use will allow you to get rid of increased sweating.

On large pimples or spots, the drug is applied pointwise. It should not have any effect on healthy skin to prevent negative reactions from the body. When treating eczema or ulcers, only the edges should be lubricated. In case of accidental contact with open wound surfaces, the product should be carefully removed with a sterile napkin.

Side effects and special instructions

Sometimes the use of Salicylic-zinc ointment can cause allergic reactions. Bubbles with liquid content form on the upper layer of the epidermis, and itching occurs. Individual areas of the skin often become red and swollen. Testing the drug will help prevent negative effects. A small amount should be rubbed into the crook of your elbow or wrist and left for half an hour. The treatment will be safe if there is no redness or rash on the skin.

Contraindications

It is prohibited to use salicylic-zinc ointment in the following cases:

1. Pregnancy.
2. Malfunctions of the liver and kidneys.
3. Sensitivity or allergy to active ingredients.
4. Age up to 12 years.
5. Poor blood clotting, anemia.
6. Gastrointestinal ulcer.
7. Hemorrhagic diathesis.
8. Malfunctions of the skin.
9. Neoplasms on the dermis.

Before using salicylic-zinc ointment, you need to spread it on the wrist and leave the composition for half an hour, monitor the condition of the skin and sensations. The appearance of redness and discomfort indicates a negative reaction, the drug should not be used.

Features of the use of sulfur-zinc ointment

It is a combination drug with a pronounced antiseptic effect and is used in the treatment of skin diseases.

Mechanisms of therapeutic action:

1. It has a detrimental effect on the source of infection; it is an antiseptic.
2. Reducing the phenomenon of exudation, it has a drying effect.
3. Relieves local inflammation on the skin.
4. It has an irritating, astringent and distracting effect.

Thanks to the active ingredients included in the composition, the ointment, when applied to the skin, creates a reliable barrier that protects the skin from irritation and damage from environmental factors.

Indications for use:

1. Treatment of bedsores and prevention of their development.
2. Ulcerative lesions of the skin.
3. Skin diseases accompanied by exudation.
4. Superficial shallow wounds.
5. Burns.
6. Pyoderma.
7. Increased sweating.
8. Skin diseases complicated by bacterial infection.
9. As a component of combination therapy for acne.
10. Prevention of diaper rash in infants.

The use of sulfur-zinc ointment is contraindicated for:

1. Disorders of the coagulation system and increased bleeding.
2. Hemorrhagic diathesis.
3. Peptic ulcer of the stomach, duodenum.
4. Anemia.
5. Kidney diseases with severe impairment of their function.
6. Allergic reactions to the components of the product.
7. During pregnancy and lactation.

The ointment is applied to the cleansed affected areas of the skin in a thin layer several times a day, depending on the course of the disease, the number of applications is increased to six times a day. The course duration is on average one month.

When treating wounds, the ointment composition is applied only to its edges. For burns, apply a gauze bandage with medicine to the affected area of ​​the skin.

The ointment is well tolerated. Sometimes, if it is used for too long or over a large area of ​​skin, side effects may develop:

1. Dizziness.
2. Hemorrhagic diathesis.
3. Skin irritation, itching, rashes.
4. Impaired respiratory function in the form of depression.
5. Skin hyperemia in the area of ​​application.
6. Hearing loss.
7. Impaired liver and kidney function.
8. Burning.
9. Cramps.
10. Noise in ears.

Help with acne

Will it help with acne? Zinc ointment is an inexpensive, effective remedy for treating problem skin.

When applied topically it:

1. Reduces the secretory function of the sebaceous glands.
2. It has an antimicrobial effect and prevents the addition of a secondary bacterial infection.
3. Dries and relieves inflammation.
4. Stimulates the restoration of epidermal cells.
5. Gives elasticity to the skin.

The ointment is applied only to clean skin, up to six times a day. A certain inconvenience is that cosmetics cannot be applied to it. For girls who cannot live without makeup, we can recommend applying it before going to bed and leaving it overnight.

To obtain a lasting effect, it is necessary to use the ointment composition regularly, and not from time to time.

There is no need to combine zinc ointment with other acne treatments. This condition is necessary to prevent unwanted effects resulting from their interaction.

A possible effective combination of zinc in the treatment of acne is its combination with erythromycin ointment.

pharmachologic effect

This drug is a combination drug intended for local application. The elements included in the paste effectively complement each other’s action, which has a positive effect on the speed of treatment.

Salicylic acid acts in several ways:

• inflammatory processes are reduced;
• the skin becomes dry;
• pathological microorganisms are neutralized (antiseptic properties);
• the stratum corneum of the epidermis softens and exfoliates;
• discomfort, itching are relieved;
• the lumens of the capillaries in the area of ​​application of the product narrow.

When applied to the skin, this compound affects the nerve endings, which reduces pain and improves trophism.

In addition, dermatology uses the property of salicylic acid to significantly reduce the secretory function of the sweat and sebaceous glands.

Zinc oxide is characterized as an anti-inflammatory agent with antiseptic properties. When applied to the skin it exhibits drying and astringent properties.

Thanks to regular application to the skin, it is possible to reduce exudation and weeping. For this reason, zinc-containing ointments and creams are recommended for weeping wounds and rashes.

Vaseline in the ointment actively interacts with zinc oxide, resulting in the formation of a protective film on the surface of the skin after application. It prevents irritating particles from entering the skin, which blocks the appearance of new rashes.