Zinc ointment is one of the best remedies in the fight against diaper rash, excessive sweating and acne. It provides the necessary skin care, disinfecting and protecting from external adverse factors. The low price makes it accessible to consumers, and the low percentage of allergic reactions gives it the right to be called safe for babies.
How to use zinc ointment
Zinc ointment is used in pediatrics as a protective agent against diaper rash. In addition, it is recommended to lubricate the baby's delicate skin under the diaper every time after bathing. Zinc creates a reliable barrier that protects children's skin from constant contact with urine and loose stool. By applying zinc ointment to the buttocks daily, you can protect your baby from diaper dermatitis.
The disinfecting effect of the drug is used when treating wounds. By applying the composition to abrasions, you can avoid infection, prevent acidification of the damaged surface, and speed up the process of skin regeneration.
The main indications are:
- diaper rash;
- scratches;
- dermatitis;
- eczema;
- cuts.
In addition, zinc ointment is used to care for the elderly and immobile patients. Treatment of bedsores slows down their spread and disinfects, which eliminates the risk of secondary infections.
Instructions for use of the drug
Your doctor will tell you how to use the ointment. You can read the instructions yourself. The medication is used in several ways depending on the complexity of the disease.
At the initial stage of bleeding, it is better to apply a thin layer to a dry, clean affected area. It is better to use a special tool; application with a finger is acceptable. To achieve the desired effect, it is advisable to use the drug 5-6 times a day. It is important to maintain hygiene - be sure to wash your hands with soap before each application of the ointment.
It is strictly forbidden to use the ointment for internal manifestations of the disease. The ointment is applicable for external bleeding. Avoid getting the drug into the sphincter. The medication is not applicable for fungal and bacterial infections. If you feel an unpleasant odor, redness, or swelling, you should immediately consult a doctor.
How does zinc ointment work on acne?
Use in cosmetology has shown its effectiveness against acne. Skin rashes caused by excessive secretion from the sebaceous glands may disappear if zinc ointment is used correctly:
- Cleanse skin of makeup and impurities.
- Wipe skin dry.
- Apply zinc ointment to the area affected by acne.
- Leave overnight.
Zinc will dry out areas of the skin and prevent the sebaceous glands from producing sebum.
Mechanism of action and pharmacological effects of zinc ointment
Zinc ointment is equally effective both in the initial stages of hemorrhoids and in advanced cases and even with some complications of the disease.
But this, of course, is subject to an integrated approach to the problem, that is, zinc ointment must be used in parallel with venotonics, angioprotectors, stool regulators, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, it is also necessary to adjust your diet and lifestyle.
Zinc is one of the most essential microelements for the human body.
Zinc oxide has many medicinal properties, among its effects:
- anti-inflammatory;
- adsorbing;
- healing;
- antimicrobial;
- drying.
Any inflammatory process is accompanied by increased exudation due to the release of blood proteins from the vascular bed through the enlarged pores of the endothelium. Therefore, an obligatory component of inflammation is tissue swelling in the affected area.
Zinc oxide binds to proteins and breaks them down, which reduces swelling and, accordingly, symptoms of inflammation, such as pain, itching and burning.
In addition, zinc oxide is an excellent adsorbent, which, when applied, dries the skin or mucous membranes and activates the regenerative properties of affected tissues. Therefore, zinc ointment accelerates the healing of various skin defects - ulcers, erosions, wounds and cracks.
Zinc oxide also has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microorganisms, destroying them, which determines the antimicrobial effect of zinc ointment.
Vaseline or other auxiliary ingredients of zinc ointment soften the skin, increasing its elasticity and thereby preventing the formation of tears, which is important for hemorrhoids.
For patients with hemorrhoids, zinc ointment will help to quickly and effectively cope with inflammation, pain, itching, burning and swelling of the tissues of the anorectal area. In addition, this drug will speed up the healing of anal tears and prevent the formation of new ones, and thanks to its antimicrobial effect, it will eliminate bacterial complications of hemorrhoids.
For patients with hemorrhoids, zinc ointment will help to quickly and effectively cope with inflammation, pain, itching, and burning.
Do I need to wash off zinc ointment from my face?
The constant presence of zinc on the skin of the face can lead to dryness and flaking. However, this depends on the individual characteristics of the sebaceous glands. If pathological activity is noted, the zinc ointment may not be washed off, but in this case there is no need to apply foundation and other cosmetics on top of it: firstly, this will clog the pores, and secondly, the compositions of some products may react with zinc, which may lead to chemical reactions between components.
If the ointment is not washed off during the day, be sure to cleanse the skin by washing before the next application. Otherwise, the accumulation of daytime dust in the pores with ointment residues can give rise to a new skin problem.
Composition and description of the drug
The active ingredient of the ointment is zinc, or rather its oxide.
Vaseline oil, beeswax, paraffin or lanolin are used as auxiliary ingredients. Additional components of zinc ointment have healing and softening properties.
In some types of zinc ointment, the active composition is supplemented with an anesthetic (lidocaine, benzocaine and others), which instantly eliminates pain in the anus.
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound that does not dissolve in hydrophilic bases, but only in alkalis or acids. Zinc oxide is obtained from the mineral zincite or by chemical synthesis (combustion of zinc vapor in the presence of oxygen, heat treatment of zinc hydroxide, acetate, nitrate or carbonate, oxidation of sulfide, etc.).
In the Russian pharmacy chain, zinc ointment can be purchased in a metal or plastic tube, as well as in glass and plastic jars.
Zinc ointment is an over-the-counter drug, but it should still be treated as prescribed by your doctor.
Zinc ointment is an over-the-counter drug, but it should still be treated as prescribed by your doctor.
Contraindications
The ointment is not used to treat skin diseases in patients prone to allergic reactions to the components of the drug.
Zinc ointment is not applied to the mucous membranes of the mouth. Once zinc enters the bloodstream through the esophagus, it can cause poisoning, which can lead to convulsions, allergic skin reactions, nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Exceptions may be the mucous membranes of the anal ring and foreskin, where the ointment can be applied to relieve the inflammatory process, accelerate the healing of cracks and disinfect the surface.
Reviews
Vladimir: I have not heard of such an ointment. I read about its effectiveness on the Internet and decided to try it. What was described turned out to be true. Doesn't bother you with hemorrhoids. The tool is available.
Nikolay: It’s good to combine the ointment with proper nutrition and active rest. The effect will be noticeable.
Olga: I tried many ointments to treat the disease. The effect did not last long. The proctologist prescribed zinc ointment. The drug is effective and has an excellent effect on the lesion. The result is that the cracks have healed and the inflammation has gone away over time. Life without hemorrhoids is possible!
Alexander: Hemorrhoids tormented me for a long time. I tried ointments, gels, folk remedies. They alleviated the condition, but eliminated the disease. A friend recommended zinc ointment. The drug relieved the unpleasant painful sensations, the cracks healed, and the inflammation disappeared as if by hand. Over time, I forgot about hemorrhoids.
How to use zinc ointment for sweat
Excessive sweating is a problem that zinc ointment helps combat. Violation of the function of thermoregulation leads to excessive production of sweat by the glands, due to which the body tries to reduce body temperature. Zinc ointment does not affect the center of thermoregulation, however, it can reduce the activity of the sweat glands, thereby reducing the amount of sweat produced.
It should be noted that the sweat produced by humans is odorless. The waste products of bacteria that multiply in the armpits, which contain a favorable environment for the proliferation of microorganisms, smell. Zinc ointment, having an antiseptic effect, reduces the rate of bacterial growth, thereby eliminating unpleasant odors.
Strengthening the effect of the cream
Zinc is an essential component in the human body. When using a drug with zinc oxide, make sure to include foods rich in the mineral in your diet.
Enrich your body with foods containing ample amounts of the mineral:
- Seafood.
- Pumpkin seeds.
- Beef, lamb.
- Spinach.
- Nuts.
- Legumes.
- Chicken's meat.
- Egg yolk.
- Flax seed.
The listed products will relieve constipation - the cause of hemorrhoids. Will serve as a stimulant to enhance the impact.
Side effects
Despite the fact that zinc ointment is a safe drug that is well tolerated by patients when used correctly, some patients may experience unwanted effects.
In rare cases, zinc ointment provokes the occurrence of Quincke's edema.
Mostly, people who used zinc ointment experienced local adverse reactions in the form of hyperemia, edema, urticarial rashes and irritation of the skin of the anorectal area.
In rare cases, zinc ointment provoked the occurrence of angioedema and anaphylactic shock, as well as severe pain in the anus and bleeding from the rectal canal.
If at least one of the above side effects of zinc ointment occurs, you must immediately stop using the drug, wash off the remaining cream from the anus with warm water and contact your doctor to correct the treatment.
Indications for use
Zinc ointment is widely used in medicine for the treatment of skin diseases, in cosmetology, gynecology, for cuts, burns and scratches, as well as in proctological practice. The drug is safe even when treating children and infants.
Zinc ointment is prescribed exclusively for external localization of hemorrhoidal cones.
Indications for the use of zinc ointment for hemorrhoids may include the following conditions:
- inflammation of external hemorrhoids;
- anal tears;
- anal itching;
- weeping ulcers and erosions of the anorectal area.
Before using zinc ointment, it is recommended to consult with your attending proctologist, who, after conducting the necessary examinations, will minimize the risk of adverse reactions and predict the expected effectiveness of the product.
