Sometimes a rash appears on the skin. It resembles traces of "bites" of nettles. It is these rashes that are symptomatic of an allergic disease known as urticaria. They are not only unaesthetic, but also cause serious discomfort. The rash causes swelling and intense itching. However, such manifestations are almost always reversible. The main thing is to choose the right ointment for hives.
Features of pathology
Urticaria is a fairly common disease. But correctly identifying it is a rather difficult task. After all, the symptoms of pathology are similar to the signs of many skin ailments. That is why, when a rash appears, it is best to contact a competent doctor who can correctly diagnose the disease and prescribe an ointment for hives.
Distinguish an illness from other diseases by the following symptoms:
- Rash. Pink-red blisters of various sizes appear on the covers. They can even reach 10 cm. The rash has clear boundaries. The blisters protrude slightly above the surface of the skin. After pressing on them, they turn pale and even disappear for a while.
- Itching. This is a typical symptom of urticaria. By evening, it always intensifies and reaches its climax at night.
- Speed. The rash appears rapidly.
- No pain or burning. This is the hallmark of the disease.
Since urticaria appears on the skin, the most effective in therapy are local remedies. They allow you to instantly get rid of negative symptoms. Very often, doctors recommend using an ointment for hives. Pharmacologists have developed many wonderful remedies that can bring relief.
Varieties of ointments
Let's look at the most popular remedies that doctors recommend in the fight against such an ailment as urticaria.
Ointments for the treatment of the disease are prescribed:
- Hormonal. The main advantage of these funds is the speed and effectiveness of the 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 such manifestations can be quite serious: disruption of the functioning of the cardiovascular, endocrine system, damage to the kidneys, liver. Therefore, applyhormonal drugs only in short courses.
- Non-hormonal. These drugs are safe and affordable. They do not cause 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, according to the strength of the impact, are divided into several groups:
- weak remedies: Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone, Flucinar, Sinaflan;
- medium ointments: Fluorocort, Afloderm;
- strong medicines: Elokom, Advantan, Celestoderm, Lokoid;
- extremely strong ointments: Dermovate, Clovate.
Common non-hormonal drugs are:
- "Fenistil gel";
- "Psilo Balm";
- La Cree;
- Gistan;
- "Nezulin";
- "Skin cap".
Prednisolone ointment
This remedy is a powerful anti-inflammatory medicine. The main component is the hormone prednisolone. It has an excellent antiallergic effect. Thanks to its active ingredient, Prednisolone is an effective and fast-acting ointment for hives.
However, it should be remembered that prolonged therapy with this remedy can lead to itching, burning, erythema. In addition, the ointment can cause profuse hair growth.
Drug "Advantan"
This is another hormonal remedy that can help get rid offrom hives. Ointment "Advantan" belongs to the medicines of a new generation. 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.
Elokom ointment
The medicine differs from other remedies in its soft structure. It is extremely effective and has a wide range of effects. At the same time, in order to eliminate the painful symptoms of urticaria, it is enough to apply the ointment to the damaged integument once a day.
The medicine 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.
Clovate medicine
This remedy is one of the strongest hormonal drugs. It is absolutely not recommended for children. This ointment is mainly used for urticaria on the skin of adults.
A beneficial effect on the integument appears within a couple of minutes after applying the product. It effectively eliminates itching, relieves inflammation, relieves redness and swelling.
However, one should not forget that the more powerful the hormonal agent, the greater the list of negative reactions it has. Long-term treatment with this drug can cause dry skin, skin infections, tissue atrophy, weight gain, loss of elasticity, muscle weakness.
Drug "Soderm"
The main component of this remedy is the substance betamethasone. The drug has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. This ointment is allowed to be used only in small areas. It is not designed for extensive lesions.
In addition, negative reactions may occur during the use of a hormonal agent. Most often, they manifest as excessive dryness of the skin, the formation of irritations and cracks.
Drug "Fenistil gel"
This is a fairly effective and completely safe ointment for hives on the skin. It can be used for babies, pregnant women, nursing mothers. The basis of the remedy is the substance dimethindene. It is an excellent histamine receptor blocker.
Due to its composition, the drug begins to act on 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 dry out the skin and leave a burning sensation.
Psilo Balm 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 skin provides a cooling effect. It eliminates inflammation, relieves swelling and itching. But in some people, the drug "Psilo-balm" is able to provoke negative manifestations,characterizing individual sensitivity.
Ointment "Gistan"
The medicine is an excellent non-hormonal remedy. However, it should be distinguished from Gistan N ointment. The composition of the latter includes hormonal ingredients. Therefore, it is recommended to use such an ointment for hives in adults.
Medication "Gistan" consists of natural ingredients: calendula, succession, lily of the valley, birch buds. Such a tool is allowed to be used even for children. The drug perfectly eliminates the negative symptoms of urticaria. Widely applicable to any age group.
The only limitation of this tool is individual intolerance to the ingredients.
Drug "Nezulin"
The medicine contains only safe components, donated by nature. These are plantain, celandine, chamomile, essential oils, licorice, panthenol.
The product perfectly softens the integument, soothes irritation, provides a cooling effect. It has antipruritic and antiseptic action. The ointment improves cell metabolism and effectively prevents urticaria.
Patient opinions
Many people who experience occasional nasty rashes often use urticaria ointment. Patient reviews make sure that in most cases, local preparations are quite effective and quickly relieve excruciating itching.
Some patients use hormonal ointments. Among them, Fluorocort, Advantan,"Prednisolone", "Soderm".
Non-hormonal drugs are no less in demand. They become a real salvation if urticaria appears on the body of a child. Fenistil gel, Gistan deserved a lot of positive feedback.
