Ointment for psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic disease, accompanied by the appearance on the skin of sores of a grayish-white hue of various sizes. Ointment from psoriasis can reduce the manifestation of the disease and alleviate the patient's condition. The choice of a certain remedy depends on the degree of the ailment, its intensity and the physiological characteristics of the patient.

Types of ointments for psoriasis

All drugs are divided into:

• hormonal;
• non-hormonal.

Hormonal ointments for psoriasis

The first group of the remedy has a greater effect, however, due to the presence of many side effects, the application of such drugs must be agreed with the physician.

In psoriasis treatment with hormonal ointments is performed in case of severe acute course for the removal of symptoms such as inflammation and itching. The use of the drug should not last more than a week, and the dose should gradually decrease. Ointments are addictive, which can make the disease worse when treatment is stopped.

To this group against psoriasis include such ointments for treatment:

1. Acriderm, Diprospan, Beloderm have an antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effect, prevent the proliferation of cells.
2. Drugs based on hydrocortisone - Laticort, Corteid have an anti-allergic effect and prevent the growth of tissues.
3. Sinaflanc, Lorinden and Flucinar have an antiexudative, anti-inflammatory effect.
4. Kenalog, Fluorocort, Triacort, the active substance of which is triamcinolone, relieve inflammation and eliminate itching.

Non-hormonal ointments from psoriasis

These drugs can be used indefinitely, as well as separately or in combination with hormonal ointments. Their main advantage is the minimal probability of side effects. The most effective ointments for psoriasis are:

1. The cytoplasm, Magnipur on the basis of solidol take off the inflammation, disinfect the skin, softening it.
2. Zinc ointment has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, drying effect, prevents the penetration of infection.
3. Salicylic ointment improves exfoliation, softens rough areas of the skin, promotes healing.
4. Preparations made from natural components - Acrustal, Antipsoriasis, Kartalin regulate the metabolism in the cells of the epidermis, soften them and relieve the itching.

At first, therapy with non-hormonal ointment can lead to a deterioration of the skin. However, this only indicates the onset of action of the active components. Before taking it is necessary to clarify the presence of this effect, because often this condition makes you stop treatment.

The most effective ointments for psoriasis

The most effective are preparations based on hydrocortisone, which prevent the movement of leukocytes to the lesion. Assign even to children from two years old, and they are not contraindicated to pregnant women. Ointments can reduce the area of ​​damage and slow the growth of cells. Side effects:

• itching;
• edema;
• hyperemia.

Quite a strong remedy is Triamcinolone ointment, which is applied to extensive lesions. Treatment should be conducted only at the stage of exacerbations for a short time. Side effects include atrophy of the skin. Treatment should be carried out only under the supervision of a physician.

The strongest ointment, the treatment of which is carried out when the remaining drugs proved to be ineffective, is Kloveitol ointment based on clobetasol. The drug is contraindicated for pregnant women and children, as well as for people who have an infectious disease. It is forbidden to take more than fourteen days. The main side effects are:

• atrophy of the skin;
• acne;
• hair loss.