Sometimes a rash appears on the skin.It resembles traces of the "bites" of nettle. It is these rashes that are symptoms of an allergic disease known as urticaria. They are not only unaesthetic, but also cause serious discomfort. The rash causes swelling and severe itching. However, such manifestations are almost always reversible. The main thing - to choose the right ointment from the urticaria.
Features of pathology
Urticaria is enoughcommon disease. But to correctly define it is quite a difficult task. After all, the symptoms of pathology are similar to the symptoms of many skin ailments. That is why the appearance of a rash is best to contact a competent doctor who is able to correctly diagnose the disease and prescribe an ointment from the urticaria.
To distinguish the disease from other diseases by the following symptoms:
- Rash.On the covers appear pink-red blisters of various sizes. They can even reach 10 cm. The rash has clear boundaries. Above the skin surface, the blisters protrude slightly. After pressing on them, they turn pale and even disappear for a while.
- Itching. This is the characteristic symptoms of urticaria. By evening, it always increases and reaches its apogee at night.
- Rapidity. Rash appear rapidly.
- No pain and burning. This is a distinctive feature of the disease.
Since urticaria appears on the skincovers, the most effective in therapy are local remedies. They allow you to instantly get rid of negative symptoms. Very often, doctors recommend applying ointment from the urticaria. Pharmacologists have developed many excellent products that can bring relief.
Varieties of ointments
Let's look at the most popular tools that doctors recommend in the fight against such a disease as urticaria.
Ointments for the treatment of the disease are prescribed:
- Hormonal.The main advantage of these funds - the speed and efficiency of impact. In the shortest possible time they will relieve unpleasant symptoms. Hormonal ointments are intended mainly for adults. Children are not recommended to use such drugs. However, it should be remembered that hormonal ointments have multiple contraindications and can lead to side effects. Sometimes these manifestations can be quite serious: disruption of the functioning of the cardiovascular, endocrine system, kidney and liver damage. Therefore, hormonal drugs are used only in short courses.
- Non-hormonalThese drugs are safe and affordable. They do not provoke serious side effects. They can be used for a long period. But they have a rather serious drawback - they provide an extremely weak therapeutic effect.
Hormonal ointments, in accordance with the impact force, are divided into several groups:
- weak funds: Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone, Flucinere, Sinaflan;
- medium ointment: "Ftorokort", "Afloderm";
- strong medicines: Elocom, Advantan, Celestoderm, Lokoid;
- extremely strong ointment: "Dermoveit", "Cloveit".
Common non-hormonal agents are:
- "Fenistil gel";
- Psilo Balm;
- La Cree;
- "Gistan";
- Nezulin;
- "Skin cap".
Ointment "Prednisolone"
This tool is a powerfulanti-inflammatory medicine. The main component is the hormone prednisone. It has an excellent anti-allergic effect. Due to its active ingredient, Prednisolone is an effective and fast-acting urticaria ointment.
However, it should be remembered that long-term therapy with this remedy can lead to itching, burning, and erythema. In addition, the ointment can cause abundant hair growth.
Medicine "Advantan"
This is another hormonal agent that canhelp get rid of hives. Ointment "Advantan" belongs to the new generation of drugs. This tool has a minimal list of side effects. At the same time, like any hormonal ointment, it affects the body very quickly.
If we talk about side effects, we can distinguish the following: acne, itching, burning.
Ointment "Elokom"
The drug is different from other means of mildstructure. It is extremely effective and has a wide range of effects. At the same time, to eliminate the excruciating symptoms of urticaria, it is enough to apply ointment on damaged integument once a day.
The drug perfectly relieves itching, stops inflammation, relieves swelling and redness. However, long-term therapy with this drug can lead to itching and burning on the integument.
Medicine "Clovet"
This tool is one of the strongest hormonal drugs. It is absolutely not recommended for children. This ointment for the urticaria on the skin in adults is mainly used.
The beneficial effect on integuments is manifested within a couple of minutes after application. It effectively eliminates itching, relieves inflammation, relieves redness and swelling.
However, one should not forget that the more powerfulhormonal drug, the large list of negative reactions it has. Long-term treatment with this drug can cause dry skin, skin infections, tissue atrophy, weight gain, decreased elasticity, muscle weakness.
Drug "Soderm"
The main component of this tool issubstance betamethasone. The drug has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. This ointment is allowed to apply only in small areas. It is not intended for extensive defeats.
In addition, during the use of a hormonal agent, negative reactions may occur. Most often they appear as excessive dry skin, irritation and cracking.
Drug "Fenistil gel"
It is quite effective and completelysafe ointment for urticaria on the skin. It can be used for babies, pregnant women, nursing mothers. The basis of the substance is the substance dimetinden. It is an excellent histamine receptor blocker.
Due to its composition, the drug beginsaffect the body a few minutes after application. It quickly eliminates itching, swelling, redness. In addition, the tool has virtually no side effects. In rare cases, the ointment can cause dryness of the cover and leave behind a burning sensation.
Psilo-Balsam Medicine
An excellent non-hormonal remedy that can alleviate the suffering of both an adult and a child. The main component of the drug is diphenhydramine.
Ointment after application to the skinprovides a cooling effect. It eliminates inflammation, relieves puffiness and itching. But in some people, Psilo-Balsam can provoke negative manifestations that characterize individual sensitivity.
Ointment "Gistan"
The medicine is a wonderful non-hormonalmeans. However, it should be distinguished from the Gistan N ointment. The composition of the latter includes hormonal ingredients. Therefore, it is recommended to use such an ointment for urticaria in adults.
The drug "Gistan" consists of naturalcomponents: calendula, succession, lily of the valley, birch buds. This tool is allowed to apply even for kids. The drug perfectly eliminates the negative symptoms of urticaria. Widely applied to any age group.
The only limitation of this tool is the individual intolerance to the ingredients.
Drug "Nezulin"
The medicine contains extremely safe ingredients donated by nature. This plantain, celandine, chamomile, essential oils, licorice, panthenol.
Means perfectly softens the skin, soothesirritation, provides a cooling effect. It has antipruritic and antiseptic action. Ointment improves cellular metabolism and effectively prevents the appearance of urticaria.
Opinions of patients
Many people who periodically faceunpleasant rash, very often use the urticaria ointment. Reviews of patients can make sure that in most cases, local drugs are quite effective and quickly relieve painful itching.
Some patients use hormonal ointment. Among them, Ftorocort, Advantan, Prednisolon, Soderm are especially popular.
Non-hormonal products are also in demand. They become a real salvation if a hives appeared on the body of a child. A lot of positive reviews deserve "Fenistil gel", "Gistan".
