A rash is the most common allergy symptom. Treatment of such an allergic manifestation requires a special approach when choosing the means. In our material, we will talk about some types of ointments from allergies that can remove the symptoms of this disease and prevent skin complications.
Ointment from an allergy on the face
Allergic rash on the face is often accompanied by swelling and inflamed foci. To eliminate these troubles, you need a reliable remedy that will not irritate the delicate skin of the eyelids and lips, and also gently apply to the mucous membranes when ingested in the eyes or mouth. To treat facial skin, it is better to use non-hormonal ointments from allergies. They are good at removing itching and swelling, do not have an addictive factor. Therefore, they are most often recommended to children whose skin is highly sensitive. Even frequent use of such ointments does not require an increase in the therapeutic dose of the drug over time. Although, it happens that non-hormonal drugs do not give the expected and rapid effect. In such cases, you should resort to ointments based on corticosteroids. Hormonal drugs are very effective in treating allergies. But it is worth considering that the facial skin is very sensitive, penetration of the components of the ointment increases in the area of the lips. Therefore, hormonal ointments or creams for the treatment of allergies on the face should be used very carefully and only in extreme cases.
Ointment from allergies in the hands
A rash on the hands is a symptom of a contact or cold allergy. In such cases, ointments containing antihistamines will help. Since the skin of the hands is less sensitive, the choice of preparations for treating skin allergies can be expanded. Allergies on the hands perfectly eliminate the hormonal ointment. Particular attention should be paid to the nature of the rash. The more intense the rashes and swelling, the lower the content of hormones should be in the chosen remedy.
Hormonal ointment from allergies
By force of action hormonal ointments are divided into activity classes:
- class 1 - low active agents (hydrocortisone, prednisolone);
- Class 2 - moderately active ointments (afloderm, fluorocort, cynacock);
- class 3 - active hormonal ointments (apulein);
- Class 4 - high-activity corticosteroids (dermovate, galcinonide).
A doctor decides whether to apply a particular class of ointment. The activity of the hormonal ointment indicates a possible frequency of its use, as well as the effectiveness of treatment with a less active agent after a long-term use of a high-class ointment.
Non-hormonal ointments from allergies
Non-hormonal creams and ointments for allergies are indicated for sensitive skin. They quickly eliminate the itching, soften and moisturize the skin, promote rapid healing of small cracks. Non-hormonal agents are good as ointments from food allergies. In most cases, such ointments can be used not only in the treatment of allergies. Since the constant use of nonhormonal ointments does not create a side effect of addiction, they are often used in the treatment of contact dermatitis in infants, as well as for the prevention and treatment of nipple cracks in nursing mothers. An example is Bapanten ointment. Also, non-hormonal drugs based on lanolin are widely used as an ointment against cold allergies.
List of ointments from allergies
Ointments for allergies with antibacterial action (contain antibiotic):
- fucidin;
- levomikol;
- levosin.
Hormonal ointments from the latest generation of allergies, containing corticosteroids, which are almost not absorbed through the blood, with minimal side effects:
- Advantan;
- elkom.
Non-hormonal ointments from skin allergies that improve the regeneration of damaged tissues:
- Radevit;
- actovegin;
- solcoseryl;
- Let's see.
Ointments for itching with allergies:
- fenistil-gel;
- psilo-balm.