A wide range of applications of this agent is possible due to the fact that salicylic acid, contained in the composition of the ointment, is highly effective against pathogenic microbes living on the skin surface and in the environment. Therefore, its use is not limited to one problem.
Application of salicylic ointment from acne
Salicylic acid significantly reduces inflammatory processes on the surface of the epidermis - it is a question of teenage blackheads, pustules, black and white "points". With more serious skin diseases (burns, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema), the use of salicylic ointment from acne proved to be most effective, and this led to its popularity. The active substance limits the inflammatory process, preventing the affected area of the skin from widening its boundaries, while also removing irritation, redness and swelling of the tissues.
Salicylic ointment and acid in cosmetology
Acid is a part of absolutely all cosmetic preparations for problem and oily skin, the difference is only in its concentration and the final price of the product. Expensive brands pour their lotions and tonic into beautiful bottles with designer labels, but their contents are not much different from a penny ointment or salicylic acid, sold at any drugstore.
If you are tormented in time by popping blackheads, wipe problem spots with salicylic alcohol or do applications with salicylic ointment, the effect will be identical.
Black dots need not be squeezed out, because you can injure the delicate skin if the pores are deep. Cosmetologists recommend lotion from salicylic acid - it dissolves sebaceous plugs and they simply "flow". Any formation associated with the growth of epidermis scales (calluses, corns, warts) can also be removed with this drug. Corn patches, lotions and infusions are made on the basis of salicylic acid.
Salicylic ointment is also used for warts , its use is as follows:
- It's good to steam up the affected area (most often it's fingers and toes, folds).
- Wipe or dry the wart.
- Spread it with 5% salicylic ointment and cover with a bandage for 12 hours.
- After removing the bandage, treat the wart with pumice stone, as much as possible to clean the dissolved scales.
- Repeat this procedure is necessary every day until the entire wart disappears. As a rule, this happens on 3-4 weeks.
Salicylic ointment is used for fungus, but only in combination with antifungal therapy (tablets, capsules). Its effectiveness is much lower when compared with more modern drugs.
Similarly, the use of a combination drug - sulfur salicylic ointment. All the same psoriasis, eczema, adolescence and adults
The use of ointment from salicylic acid from ingrown hairs
Many women face the problem of ingrown hair , usually this occurs after depilation. The application of lotions and applications with salicylic ointment completely removes stains from ingrown hairs. The active substance exfoliates the skin, frees the hair and removes unpleasant sensations.
Precautions for use
Remember that the use of salicylic preparations is limited to skin integuments. Contact with mucous membranes (nose, mouth, vagina) can cause burns. If there is a tendency to allergies, you should check the body's reaction before applying the ointment. To do this, a small area of skin on the arm should be lubricated. Birthmarks and birthmarks should not be contacted with salicylic acid and its derivatives.