Salicylic ointment: contraindications and application features

Pharmacology offers many remedies for the treatment of skin pathologies. One of these drugs is salicylic ointment. It contains salicylic acid, which an Italian scientist synthesized from willow bark. Knowing the features of the drug, its capabilities, indications and contraindications for use, patients will be able to easily use the drug to treat the most complex ailments.

pharmachologic effect

The active component is salicylic acid , which has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. The active substance accelerates the healing processes of boils and wound injuries, helps soften calluses and growths, and helps fight acne .

The drug has not only an anti-inflammatory effect, but also has a keratolytic effect , improving exfoliation of the skin, which has a positive effect on regeneration .

Composition of the product

Salicylic acid

is a medicinal component of the ointment. Few people know that it was obtained from willow bark by chemist Rafael Piria. After all, the bark of the tree was and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. In memory of the original source, the name of the acid contains the root salix, which is translated from Latin as willow.

Acid plays a major role not only in ointments, but also in alcohol solutions for external use, Lassar paste and anti-callus agents.

But in 100 g of salicylic acid ointment there are only 2 and 3 grams, which determines the percentage.

The rest is a Vaseline base. The result is a greasy white mass. It is sold in pharmacies in glass jars of 25, 50 and 100 g.

Salicylic ointment, application

What is Salicylic ointment for and what does it help with?

The drug has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and has an antiseptic effect, which allows the drug to be used for the following conditions and diseases:

• acne vulgaris;
• oily seborrhea;
• dyskeratoses;
• psoriasis;
• chronic eczema;
• warts;
• ichthyosis.

How to use

Those with problem skin can benefit from salicylic-zinc ointment with the addition of day or night cream.

To speed up skin regeneration, dexpanthenol can be used instead of regular cream. The mixture should be applied to problem areas of the facial skin for 2-3 weeks.

Salicylic ointment has a drying effect, which increases as the percentage of the product increases. People with dry and sensitive skin should use the ointment with caution, as additional discomfort may occur.

To remove calluses and keratinized skin, the course of treatment with 10% salicylic ointment is no more than 3 weeks: usually this time is enough to achieve results.

Before applying the ointment to the affected areas of the skin, they should be pre-treated.

In a gentle way, it is necessary to remove dead skin areas, burn blisters must be carefully opened and treated with an antiseptic.

Then a thin layer of ointment is applied, and this area of ​​skin is covered with a clean napkin (preferably sterile if we are talking about burns). It is recommended to change the napkin daily.

In surgery , salicylic ointment is sometimes still used when it is necessary to clean the wound of purulent-necrotic masses. Apply ointment to the affected area and cover with a napkin, leaving it for 1-2 days.

Salicylic ointment, instructions for use (Method and dosage)

Instructions for use of salicylic ointment recommend consulting with a dermatovenereologist and your doctor before starting treatment.

Salicylic ointment for psoriasis

The medication is applied in a thin layer in the form of applications, placing a sterile bandage on top. Cleansing the skin before application and treating with an antiseptic enhances the effect of the medication, allowing the drug to work effectively for psoriasis.

Salicylic ointment for acne

Numerous user reviews confirm the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of inflammatory processes of the skin. Daily treatment of affected surfaces is recommended. Salicylic acne ointment helps with regular use.

Salicylic ointment for warts

Treating the affected areas with liniment allows you to get rid of warts. Long-term, regular therapy is expected. The ointment is applied up to 3 times a day with dressings, which enhance the pharmacological effect of the medication.

Salicylic ointment for corns

The drug helps soften and quickly get rid of corns when regularly applied to the affected areas using special bandages.

Features of salicylic acid

The drug salicylic ointment is a dermatological product of the salicylic acid group of medications. This explains the pharmacological properties. When used topically, the composition exhibits weak antiseptic, irritating and distracting properties. Due to the ability to suppress the work of the sebaceous and sweat glands, the drug in low concentrations exhibits a keratoplastic effect, and in high concentrations it exhibits a keratolytic effect.

Salicylic acid has gained popularity and fame due to its ability to treat skin diseases. This compound is the basis of another drug - Aspirin; salicylates are also part of medicinal plants with antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Acid is an essential ingredient in many skin and hair care products.

The ointment is applied externally and has a wound-healing and antiseptic effect. This medicine can be bought cheaply, and the low cost does not in any way affect the excellent quality of the drug.

Principles of the effect of salicylic acid (ointment) on the skin:

• Penetrates deeply in the local application area.
• It has the ability to suppress the activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands.
• Softens the top layer of skin and quickly eliminates deep inflammatory processes.

Salicylic ointment does an excellent job of cleansing purulent wounds. The ability to soften the top layer accelerates the process of cleansing lesions, and due to its irritating properties, blood flow to the wound is ensured, which leads to stopping the activity of pathogenic microorganisms and rapid healing.

Interaction

The active component increases the permeability of the skin, enhancing the penetration and further absorption of other topical medications. Salicylic acid entering the systemic circulation increases the severity of negative reactions of sulfonylurea drugs, oral hypoglycemic agents, and Methotrexate .

Pharmaceutical incompatibility is registered with respect to zinc oxide (an insoluble form of Zn salicylate is formed) and Resorcinol (mixtures of melting action are formed).

Side effects

Salicylic acid itself belongs to a group of powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that are known for their side effects. But in the ointment its concentration is quite low, so the number of side effects is minimized.

When used, the following are possible:

• scratching;
• redness;
• the appearance of a burning sensation;
• rash and other signs of an allergic reaction.

They arise at the site of application of the drug.

Therefore, before use, the product is tested on the wrists or elbows. If after a few minutes signs of allergy do not appear, then you can use it freely. When treating psoriasis and weeping lesions, you need to take into account that psoriatic plaques and weeping wounds absorb a larger volume of medicine.

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special instructions

The medication should not be applied to hairy warts, birthmarks, warts located on the face and genital area. When used in pediatric practice, simultaneous treatment of several areas of the skin at once is not recommended.

Treatment of calluses and calluses during pregnancy is allowed in limited areas (no more than 5 ml). If the medication gets on the mucous membranes, thoroughly rinse with water.

The absorption of the active component is enhanced when the cream is applied to skin with inflammation, hyperemia, and weeping lesions (including erythroderma of psoriatic origin).

When is the drug contraindicated?

Knowing about the beneficial properties of the drug, you should always remember its contraindications. Why? The main component is very toxic in large doses. In the human body, it is destroyed, forming harmful compounds with hyaluronic acid.

Do not apply to warts with hair or in the genital area, face, or birthmarks.

For this reason, almost all pharmaceutical products containing the active ingredient are prohibited:

• pregnant women, as there is a risk of developing Reye's syndrome;
• nursing mothers;
• children;

• with renal dysfunction syndrome;
• with individual intolerance.

What to do if salicylic ointment gets on unprotected mucous membranes? It is recommended to wash off any remaining medication with water.

Analogs

Level 4 ATX code matches:
Mikonorm

Undecin

Gentian violet

Zinkundan

Exoderil

Exiter

Batrafen

Lotseril

Lamisil Dermgel

Lamisil Uno

Lamisil

Salicylic acid

Keto Plus

Exifin

Fungoterbin

Mycoseptin

Thermikon

Nitrofungin

Sulsena

Baziron AS

• Zinc-salicylic ointment (5%);
• Urgokor callus.

How to remove blackheads* on the chin?

The cosmetologist decides whether salicylic peeling is right for you. The procedure can be performed exclusively in cases where acne is in remission and there are no inflammatory rashes on the skin. A dermatologist treats acne. He prescribes medications according to the severity of acne, the extent of the process, the patient’s age and other factors.

For mild to moderate acne, a dermatologist may prescribe azelaic acid, for example, Azelic®5,9 gel. The drug should be used 2 times a day after washing, applied to dry skin9.

*open comedones

Salicylic ointment price, where to buy

How much does it cost in Moscow? The cost of an anti-acne drug depends on the concentration of the active substance, pharmacy chain, and region of sale.

The price of Salicylic ointment in Ukraine is 30 UAH.

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Cost of ointment and its analogues

Salicylic ointment is freely sold in pharmacies, like its analogues. Moreover, it is very cheap. If there is no product produced by pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies can prepare it themselves.

In many preparations, it becomes a therapeutic “partner” and is combined with other components, which makes the price much higher. More detailed information on the cost of products containing the active ingredient is in the table

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The substances with which the active substance is combined expand the list of healing possibilities. Sulfur-salicylic acid is used in the treatment of fungal diseases. Containing zinc, it dries out inflamed skin, so it is used in the treatment of weeping sores.

Cream "Klenzit"

The dermatotropic product is produced in India. In terms of composition and properties, Klenzit is almost completely similar to Differin ointment, but has a more affordable price. There are differences in the chemical purity of drugs; different technologies and medications of varying degrees of effectiveness are used in production. In addition, “Klenzit” has virtually no side effects (with the exception of minor skin irritation), but “Differin” is very drying in the first weeks of treatment and can cause painful redness and the emergence of new foci of inflammation. Judging by the reviews, “Klenzit” seems to many to be a more effective remedy than the original drug, so you can start therapy with it, and, if necessary, switch to “Differin”.