Disruption of the sebaceous glands leads to the active growth of bacteria and the inflammatory process in the skin tissues. A red bump appears, which doctors call a “papule-pustule”. Syntomycin acne ointment eliminates this skin imperfection in combination with the use of folk remedies and special cosmetics. Be sure to read the instructions for the drug and reviews in order to use it correctly at home.
Effect of syntomycin ointment
This complex remedy consists of an antibiotic - Levomycetin and castor oil. The first component is able to fight many types of bacteria that disrupt the microflora in certain areas of the skin. In most cases, it is not addictive, therefore it is able to eliminate the resulting rashes without consequences.
Both ingredients of the medicinal ointment have the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin and destroy the membranes of pathogens, leading to their death. This is done while protecting healthy areas of the skin. The ointment affects bacteria and prevents their proliferation and eliminates them quickly and locally, as a result they are not able to spread further across the face.
Castor oil has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, due to which pimples and the area around them are well disinfected and dried, which leads to the rapid elimination of inflammatory processes on the face. It is this oil component that protects the skin from drying out when using the ointment, thanks to it the pores do not become clogged and the product acts gently on the skin, affecting only inflammation. In addition, after using it, there will be no pigment spots on the face, which are usually present after acne goes away.
But it is impossible to say that the ointment is capable of eliminating outdated acne. It is still designed to eliminate acne that has arisen as a result of bacterial damage. Syntomycin antibacterial ointment is able to fight various types of pimples, acne and even boils, promoting their rapid opening. She successfully fights any manifestations of infections. As for post-acne, here you can read how to get rid of stagnant spots against acne.
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Use of synthomycin for acne and blemishes
Instructions for use of the ointment. Like all medicinal products, its effectiveness will be higher if the ointment is started at the initial stage of the formation of unpleasant acne. It is able to easily penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, so it can intensively eradicate the causes of acne, if they are not associated with disruption of the internal organs.
The frequency of application of the ointment is determined by the doctor; you must strictly adhere to his recommendations.
Before applying the product, the skin of the face and hands should be thoroughly cleansed. If there are only a few pimples on the face, then it is more advisable to apply the ointment pointwise, treating each of them separately, then healthy skin will not undergo unnecessary exposure.
Instructions for use
There are several prohibitions when using this ointment:
- Do not use the product simultaneously with other external preparations on the same area of the affected skin . In rare cases, your doctor may prescribe two facial treatments. Then you should first treat some areas, the cause of which is one common infection, and then after some time others. But this must be done carefully so as not to get on the adjacent affected area. The result of mixing the two components can be an allergic reaction, which can occur even in people who are not prone to such manifestations.
- Do not apply ointment to newly popped pimples . Open wounds may react differently to antibiotics.
- It is not recommended to use the product constantly to avoid becoming addicted to it.. It is necessary to select an ointment in advance - an analogue that will adequately replace this product for some time. And if you use only one drug, its effect may weaken and, over time, disappear altogether.
Although the product is considered gentle, when used every day it disrupts the hydrolipidic protection of the skin and affects its natural microflora. Therefore, long-term use will help get rid of acne, but at the same time it will make the skin drier and more sensitive to external influences.
The drug can be used by pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, as long as no harmful effects on children during breastfeeding have been reported. Indeed, sometimes cracks in the nipples are treated with Syntomycin ointment. During treatment with it, when it is necessary to put the baby to the breast, the remaining ointment is removed with a napkin, and then the places where it is applied are carefully washed. If after five days of using the ointment there are no external changes in the skin, then you should seek advice from a doctor.
Contraindications
They consist of the following:
- ointment should not be applied to the skin of infants, especially in the case of inflammatory processes;
- individual intolerance to the ingredients of the drug;
- It is strictly forbidden to use the product if there is eczema or fungus on the skin;
- People with liver disease should consult a specialist before using this medication.
Side effects when using the ointment may include burning, itching and redness of the skin . In some cases, swelling of some parts of the body may occur.
Methods of application
The main method is to apply the ointment locally to a small area of skin.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before applying the product. The product is applied to the affected area of skin in a thin layer. If necessary, the treated surface is covered with gauze.
It may take about a week before the first results appear. If after this period no improvement is observed, you should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
During treatment, it is advisable to use your own towel and bed linen. This will have a positive effect on recovery and will significantly improve the effect of using the ointment.
If you have cracked nipples, breastfeeding may not be interrupted. It is enough to thoroughly wash off the ointment immediately before feeding to avoid the product entering the baby’s mouth.
Masks based on synthomycin ointment
If necessary, you can enhance the effect of the ointment. To do this, you need to make a mask. Here are some effective recipes for preparing such a mask at home:
- Vitamin mask for acne
. One tsp. synthomycin ointment is mixed with vitamins A and E (5 drops of each). The mixture should sit for 1 hour. Afterwards, apply the resulting mask to the skin and wait 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. You should use the mask no more than 2 times a week for a month. - Anti-acne mask
. Synthomycin and zinc ointment are mixed in equal proportions. The resulting mask is applied to the skin of the face in a very thin layer and left overnight. You can achieve the maximum effect by first steaming your facial skin with a decoction of chamomile, yarrow, celandine, and calendula. string and wormwood. - Mask for purulent acne and inflammation
. Zinc, synthomycin and ichthyol ointments are mixed in equal proportions. The resulting mask should be applied to clean skin and left for 10 minutes. Use the mask for 2 weeks; apply it no more than 2 times per day.
A cotton pad should be moistened with dimexide solution and synthomycin should be applied to it. A similar lotion should be applied to the inflamed area of skin and left for 10 minutes. During the week you need to do such lotions no more than 2 times a day.
- syntomycin ointment - 4 tsp;
- 2 tsp. boric acid;
- aspirin - 5 tsp;
- sulfur - 4 tsp.
Pour 200 ml of alcohol over all this. The resulting solution should be used very carefully and applied only to acne-affected areas of the skin. The mash is left on the skin for the whole night or for half a day (if you are on the weekend and do not intend to leave the house). After using for a week, you should stop using it and resume it no earlier than a month later.
Price
The drug can be purchased from 20 to 90 rubles. This range is influenced by the manufacturer and location of the pharmacy.
Syntomycin ointment is often used against acne, but it is also effective for pustular inflammation, carbuncles, boils, burns and cracked nipples during lactation. Its affordable price allows you to use the product on fairly large affected areas of the skin. It is practically non-addictive. Microbes develop resistance to it slowly. Therefore, you can treat acne as it appears, taking short breaks between courses. To treat acne, masks against pimples and blackheads and anti-acne lotions in the pharmacy are also used. For teenagers, you can use a cream for teenage acne on the face.
How the drug works
I would like to note that syntomycin contains an antibiotic - chloramphenicol, which is also called chloramphenicol. That is why you should not prescribe this drug yourself, because incorrect use of the drug may not only not improve the condition of your skin, but also significantly worsen it.
Be sure to consult with your doctor so as not to harm your health, because it is very important to discover the cause of inflammation for successful and quick treatment.
Syntomycin ointment is a white substance that has a slight characteristic odor and effectively fights not only acne, but also other lesions:
- ulcerative phenomena;
- burns;
- pustules;
- poorly healing wounds;
- boils;
- carbuncles and many other skin problems.
I would like to note that this antibiotic is almost never prescribed for internal use, since it can cause significant side effects.
But its external use is still in demand today, because chloramphenicol has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial effects, but is almost not absorbed into the bloodstream.
In therapeutic doses, the ointment is not toxic to humans. But this does not mean that you can use it uncontrolled - only a qualified specialist can prescribe the medicine.
This is the only way to prevent unwanted consequences for the skin.
Reviews
- Katerina, 24 years old: “A good ointment for acne on the face, better than all the products from advertising. It even copes with acne faster, in particular it perfectly eliminates spots and pits after them. At a ridiculous cost, it is quite effective. My little sister introduced me to her; sometimes even teenagers have a lot to learn. I never really suffered from acne, but the poor thing suffered constantly. I haven't purchased this product yet. Her patience in dealing with them is enviable, but I can’t cope with a couple or three uninvited guests. And this began to irritate me very much, as a result I can’t concentrate on anything. I’m especially indignant when the pimple goes away, and after it there remains a permanent spot of an incomprehensible color. I bought the ointment at the pharmacy. I’ll say right away that the tube is somehow unreliable, it broke after a week, I would be more satisfied with a reliable glass bottle. It contains an antibiotic, which is a little annoying, but the ointment is not supposed to be used constantly, so its presence is welcome. It provides the fastest elimination of acne. It must be applied in a thin layer so that the skin does not peel off. For the first three days I overdid it and applied it heavily to one of the pimples, and peeling began almost immediately. Ultimately, I got rid of acne and blemishes in five days.”
- Yana, 22 years old: “I recently made a discovery in the form of Syntomycin ointment, and now I know the secret to fighting acne. I hasten to share it with everyone. I have problem skin, which constantly shows off small acne. They are visible only at close range, but I feel them all the time, so I have long wanted to get rid of them completely. I read a lot of laudatory reviews about the product on the Internet and decided to try it myself, especially since the price of the product is simply ridiculous. Mom said that she also used it when she was young. It turned out that the product is effective for other skin diseases, but I only wanted to eliminate unpleasant acne. To do this, it had to be applied in a very thin layer to problem areas three times a day. It is better to apply it to spots and not all over the face, as it has a whitening effect. I used it together with moisturizer. When applying, you will feel a burning sensation, but this is a normal skin reaction to dry acne. They disappear completely over time. My skin has almost completely cleared up and I’m very glad that I have such an incredibly necessary thing.”
- Miroslava, 26 years old: “My mother really loves this drug, as it heals wounds well. I have it too, stored on the medicine shelf in the refrigerator. Until recently, I used it infrequently, and threw away another almost full tube of it because the expiration date had expired. But after giving birth, the picture changed dramatically, this ointment became a lifesaver for me. I had one break and after being discharged from the maternity hospital I couldn’t find a place for myself because it hurt and for some reason didn’t heal for a long time. The gynecologist recommended this particular ointment, and I began to smear it three times a day. She really helped and relieved the aching pain, and the stitch began to heal faster. Therefore, now I use it for the slightest trouble with my skin. Wonderful ointment. I recommend it to everyone.”
