Eruptions of inflammatory nature and allergic reactions of the skin often lead to irreversible and profound lesions of the dermis. To prevent such processes, hydrocortisone is used - the ointment quickly and effectively stops the pathological mechanisms, promotes recovery and healing of the skin.
Hormonal or not ointment with hydrocortisone?
The described medication is glucocorticosteroid hormone. Despite the natural origin of the compound (produced by the adrenal glands), it is produced artificially.
If you are sensitive to hormonal drugs, it is not advisable to use the medication.
Ointment hydrocortisone acetate for external use
The concentration of the active substance in the preparation is 1%. The content of glucocorticosteroid hormone provides the following drug effects:
- decongestant;
- antipruritic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiallergic.
This allows to achieve the desired reduction in the level of leukocytes and lymphocytes in the area of ​​inflammation localization, which significantly reduces the severity of the process and stops the immune responses to stimuli.
When applying the drug, the active ingredient accumulates in the granular layer of the epidermis. In the future, its excess is metabolized by the liver, is excreted through the intestine and kidneys.
Indications and contraindications for the use of hydrocortisone ointment
The local drug being considered is administered at:
- contact and allergic dermatitis;
- psoriasis ;
- insect bites;
- eczema;
- neurodermatitis;
- erythroderma;
- seborrhea;
- scrapes;
- inflammatory skin lesions of non-microbial origin.
It is forbidden to use hydrocortisone ointment in such pathologies:
- ulcerous erosion;
- open wounds;
- hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone acetate;
- lupus;
- viral, bacterial, fungal pathologies;
- syphilis;
- perioral dermatitis;
- rosacea;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- Acne vulgaris;
- benign and malignant skin tumors;
- childhood.
Get detailed consultations of specialists preferably in the presence of diabetes, systemic tuberculosis.
In case of intolerance or negative reactions to the drug, you need to replace it.
Analogues of hydrocortisone ointment
Similar to the pharmacokinetics and method of action of the drug:
- Latticort;
- Court-C;
- Primacort;
- Lokoid ;
- Cortimycin;
- Lokoid Krelo;
- Solu-Cortef;
- Pimafukort.
It is important to note that in most generic drugs, in addition to hydrocortisone acetate, there are additional components, usually antibiotics. Therefore, before choosing an analogue, an analysis should be made for sensitivity to antibacterial agents.
Is it possible to use hydrocortisone ointment for the face?
One of the actions of the drug is to eliminate puffiness and increase the skin's ability to regenerate, so some women apply medication to the skin in order to combat the signs of aging.
Despite such seemingly beneficial effects, hydrocortisone ointment can not be applied to wrinkles for the following reasons:
- The drug contains a hormone that eventually accumulates in excess in the skin, increasing the risk of developing severe allergic
reactions and addiction to the active substance. - The drug reduces local immunity, as a result of which, over time, the epidermis becomes thinner and loses moisture.
Thus, the primary positive signs of rejuvenation when using a medication can lead to serious complications and deterioration of the skin condition.
Another misconception is the application of an ointment with hydrocortisone against acne. Similar rashes are of bacterial origin, and in the presence of any microbes, corticosteroid hormones are contraindicated.