Open wounds require not only surgicalprocessing, but also special treatment with antibacterial drugs. For the local effect, ointments are prescribed that will reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process, accelerate healing and have a preventive effect. Such drugs are not only used to treat wounds. The range of their application is quite extensive and includes purulent processes, skin diseases and even minor injuries of the epithelial cover.
Damage to the integrity of the skin canaccompanied by bleeding. To stop it, you can hold a tamponade or perform a tight bandage. If bleeding occurs from the great arteries - the arteries or veins, a tourniquet is required. Next, the victim is sent to the hospital where the wound is surgically treated. It consists in the excision of the edges and the alignment of the walls for subsequent suturing. It is performed with a scalpel after the obligatory local anesthesia. Sewing the wound is possible only if there is no purulent inflammation. To speed up the regeneration, a special healing ointment for open wounds is prescribed.
Purulent stale wounds require a different approach.Surgical treatment is also necessary, but the lesion is not sutured - the wound heals by secondary intention. To prevent generalization of infection, it is imperative to use systemic antibiotics (by mouth or by injection) and ointments that speed healing.
Minor injuries do not require special treatment. The use of ointments is necessary for the prevention of infection. Such injuries heal much faster and do not cause serious complications.
This name was purulent-necrotica lesion that affects the hair follicles, as well as the surrounding tissue. Etiological factor is staphylococcus. A knot is formed in the affected area. Predisposing factors are chronic infections in the body, intoxication, as well as diabetes and hypovitaminosis. Treatment is carried out only under the supervision of a dermatologist. To do this, use a special ointment. During the period of therapy it is better to limit water procedures, this will allow you to quickly say goodbye to the disease. Personal hygiene plays an important role - regular rubbing of the skin is necessary. If there is an abscess course of the disease, surgical opening of the boil is necessary. It is performed under local anesthesia.
It is a defect that is formedin the mucosa or on the skin. A disruption of the blood supply and innervation of any area and subsequent trauma leads to its appearance. Pathological defect can complicate a number of diseases. Such lesions, localized on the skin, are treated with special ointments that have a wound-healing effect. An additional antibacterial effect will prevent infection. Healing ointment for open wounds is very effective in this situation.
The drug is available in the form of liniment and cream.It enhances the processes of regeneration, and also has an antiseptic effect. It is based on glycolan, water, ethyl carbitol, triethylene glycol and glycerin, which provide the properties of liniment and give it the necessary consistency. This healing wound ointment for open wounds is effectively applied in surgery.
Among the main effects of "Eplan" -wound healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. In addition, the drug is soft in relation to the skin. It not only does not dry or irritate the skin, but also makes it hydrated. Bactericidal action prevents the development and multiplication of bacteria in the wound, contributes to their death. The antiseptic effect prevents such a terrible complication as purulent inflammation, which can develop in an infected wound. "Eplan" also prevents the passage of bacterial cells into the ducts of the sebaceous glands, and this reduces the formation of pustules on the skin. In addition, there is an anti-inflammatory effect, due to which pain is dulled, swelling and itching are reduced. Liniment and cream help speed up the regeneration process, which significantly reduces the time of wound healing. The dying off of superficial cells is suspended, as a result of which a traumatic crust does not form on the surface of the wound.
Among the indications for use are not only open wounds, but also other lesions:
You can call "Eplan" universal remedy.It is suitable for almost all lesions of the skin, especially when there is a risk of infection of the wound by bacteria. The use of liniment is possible without consulting a doctor, but if the damage is extensive, you should not rely on the drug, you need to consult a specialist.
The drug is used only for localapplication, and its action begins immediately after application to the desired area. The therapeutic effect lasts for a long time - 6-8 hours, after which you must re-apply the cream or liniment. Ointment on the wound for healing is used for a long time - until the full recovery of the skin condition. Before applying, clean the wound by removing the exudate. The cream or liniment is applied in an abundant coat. If the drug is used to treat acne, it is applied at night with a thin layer on clean, dry skin. Liniment can be used as a protective agent. It is applied to the skin before going out in the cold or in contact with chemicals. For disinfection, it is applied to the skin of the face and hands several times a day. This is advisable in the exacerbation of the sanitary-epidemiological situation. Specialists often prescribe "Eplan." Its price is 80-120 rubles.
The drug is usually well tolerated, as it hasfew side effects. Among them, only an allergic reaction to any component is possible. It manifests skin rash and itching. If such symptoms are found, discontinue use. For prevention, it is recommended for the first time to apply liniment on a small area of skin. The use of continue, if not detected hyperemia and itching in this area.
Ointment for purulent wounds has long established itself inas a wound healing agent. It is referred to as antibiotics, but other effects are also observed. This ointment is often prescribed by surgeons to prevent the formation of a purulent process in a wound. The composition has chloramphenicol, which contributes to the destruction of bacteria, and methyluracil, which accelerates the healing process. Additional components are responsible for giving the drug the desired consistency. Ointment "Levomekol" (indications for use - below) should have a homogeneous medium thick structure, which simplifies its application to the skin. Color is white, yellow color is allowed. The drug works against bacteria such as staphylococcus, Pseudomonas and Escherichia coli. An additional effect is the removal of puffiness, which is explained by the elimination of excess fluid. In addition, there is an immunostimulating effect due to an increase in the production of interferon by the body. The components of the ointment penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, do not damage the cell membranes and do not irritate.
Most often, the ointment is prescribed by surgeons to treatpurulent wounds. A wide spectrum of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect can quickly stabilize the process. Thus, cleansing the wound from exudate and necrotic masses is carried out, which further creates favorable conditions for healing. Other indications - boils, trophic ulcers, burns (mainly 2nd and 3rd degree). For prophylactic purposes, it is recommended to apply ointment on cuts, calluses, stitches, eczema and bedsores.
Ointment does not have any seriouscontraindications. It should not be used only in the presence of allergic reactions to the components. This makes the drug universal in the field of purulent surgery and not only. It is permissible to use this ointment with an antibiotic for wounds during pregnancy and lactation, since it is little absorbed into the systemic circulation, exerting its effect locally.
Healing ointment for open wounds appliedtopically and externally, and it should be applied in a thin layer on the affected areas. After that, sterile gauze is applied to the lubricated area and fixed with a bandage. So spend processing twice a day until complete healing.
Pharmaceutical wound healing ointments arenecessary drugs to accelerate the regeneration of open wounds and prevent their infection. They also actively treat purulent processes localized in the skin. In case of serious lesions, it is not recommended to use the ointment for the treatment of wounds on their own, as it is possible that there is a need for additional surgical treatment. It is better to consult a specialist than to increase the risk of infectious and inflammatory complications.
