Lokoid is a remedy for external use that has anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, anti-edematous and antipruritic effect.
A series of funds Lokoid is presented in three forms:
- Ointment - has the most pronounced effect, because due to the dense fatty texture for a longer time is retained in the skin.
- The cream is used for external use, it is more convenient than ointment, since it does not leave greasy spots on the skin and is quickly absorbed.
- Emulsion and lotion - topical for the treatment of acute inflammation on the skin.
Lokoid lipocream is prescribed by doctors to treat affected areas on the skin of the face, as it does not clog the sebaceous glands and does not lead to the formation of acne.
Composition of cream Lokoid
Lokoid is a hormonal cream, because its active ingredient hydrocortisone is a synthetic analogue of the hormone of the adrenal glands. An additional substance that provides a long shelf life of the cream is polyethylene oleogel.
Pharmacological properties Likoid lipokrema
The lokoid cream acts as it accumulates in the affected area. The systematic use of the cream leads to a steady effect, but it is desirable to use this drug for no more than 14 days, since hormonal medication is addictive.
Antipruritic action Likoid lipocream
Lipo-cream Lokoid helps to remove the itching, and although its effect is much weaker than antihistamines, nevertheless, for the treatment of dermatitis of different etiologies, this ability of hydrocortisone is useful.
Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects of lipo-cream Lokoid
This cream due to the presence of hydrocortisone in the composition, removes inflammation, which is due to the blocking of leukocytes and macrophages that are formed at the site of inflammation. This property of the cream also has the reverse side - thus immunity is suppressed, and therefore this cream is strictly not recommended for use in areas infected with bacteria and viruses.
Anti-edema action of Lokoid cream
This cream helps to remove the edema due to the action of hydrocortisone - it reduces the permeability of capillaries, which occurs when histamine is released. It also suppresses the formation of collagen and fibroblasts.
Lokoid cream - instructions
The cream is intended for topical application - skin treatment. The number of times the cream is used per day is limited to 3.
It must be applied a thin layer on the skin with gentle massaging movements, and then let it absorb. When the cream gives the desired effect, the frequency of use is reduced to several times a week.
To strengthen the action of the cream, occlusive dressings are used - especially in the treatment of horny psoriatic plaques that have arisen in the region of the knees and elbows.
Indications for the use of Lokoid cream
Lokoid cream is used to treat subacute and chronic skin diseases of a non-infectious nature:
- dermatitis;
- psoriasis;
- eczema ;
- places of insect bites.
Contraindications to the use of Lokoid cream
Among the contraindications to the use of Lokoid are the following pathologies and conditions:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- acne;
- rosacea ;
- tumors;
- tuberculous or syphilitic skin lesions;
- fungal skin infections;
- condition after vaccination;
- an allergic reaction to the active ingredient;
- parasitic skin infections.
Lokoid cream - analogues
Laticort is a means that is an actual analogue not only in the manner of Lokoid's action, but also in composition. The remaining medicines are analogues of Lokoid by the mode of action:
- Powercort - cream;
- Cloveit - cream and ointment;
- Afloderm - ointment and cream;
- Dermoveit - cream and ointment.