Hormonal cream is a medication that is used in the local treatment of certain skin lesions. What is it for? Such drugs are used in cases where, with the help of hormones, a positive therapeutic effect can be achieved, which is not provided by safer drugs.
About creams
These drugs can only be prescribed by a doctor, they are used for a variety of diseases. This number includes such pathologies as psoriasis, allergies, dermatitis of various origins, acne, etc. Hormonal creams are prescribed most often for adult patients, however, in some cases, their use is also required in childhood.
Features
The main feature of this remedy is that the cream contains hormonal substances that quickly eliminate the signs of skin lesions resulting from the corresponding diseases. These drugs give a very fast positive result, howeverthey have many contraindications and side effects.
Use for skin irritation
Hormonal allergy creams are designed to counteract the release of histamine and other biological substances from mast cells. It happens quite quickly. Corticosteroids suppress the functionality of the entire cellular structure. This is where the harm lies. As a rule, hormonal creams are prescribed as stabilizers of the activity of cells involved in inflammation. Such a universal action is used to eliminate the inflammatory process provoked by an allergic reaction.
The active element of hormonal creams for allergies, as a rule, are corticosteroids of synthetic origin. It is these substances that help to eliminate unwanted manifestations on the skin quickly. They are often combined with additional natural or synthetic components, resulting in the necessary effectiveness of therapy.
The number of hormonal creams for allergies include, including those that will be discussed further in the article.
Lorinden
This is a combined external medicine with anti-inflammatory and keratolytic action. The action is based on the following factors. Included in the content of the ointment, flumethasone pivalate is a synthetic glucocorticosteroid that has anti-edematous, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. The drug inhibits the activity of phospholipase A2, as a result of which the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes is suppressed, it is notedslowing down the release of mediators of the inflammatory process.
Also, this cream prevents the marginal accumulation of neutrophils, as a result of which the inflammatory exudate decreases, the production of cytokines and the migration of macrophages stop, which helps to reduce the processes of granulation and infiltration. Judging by the reviews, this is a good hormonal cream for children and adults.
Afloderm
This is a moderately active topical glucocorticosteroid. It has a vasoconstrictive, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect. Alclomethasone from the composition of this drug induces the natural synthesis of phospholipase A2 inhibitors. Due to this, there is a decrease in the release of arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids, which causes the suppression of the processes of formation of inflammatory mediators. This medication is used not only in adults, but also in childhood.
Elocom
This is a drug in the form of a cream, which has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative, vasoconstrictive, antipruritic properties. At the site of application, the agent stimulates the formation of proteins - inhibitors of phospholipase A2, which actively block the production of mediators of the inflammatory reaction.
Absorption of the cream is negligible. This drug does not provoke the development of folliculitis, hypertrichosis, skin atrophy, that is, such side effects that are characteristic of many other fluorine-containing external agents. Therebythe appointment of this hormonal cream for dermatitis to children is justified. Let's take a closer look.
Dermatitis is a pathology, the treatment of which is carried out in a complex manner using hormonal, antihistamine, antifungal drugs, as well as immunomodulators and antibiotics. With the external manifestations of this disease in the form of a rash, irritation and redness of the skin, they successfully fight with the help of hormonal creams.
To such means of external treatment, the attitude is rather ambiguous both among specialists and patients. Hormonal skin creams often cause side effects despite being effective.
Cinacort
It is a glucocorticoid, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, antiallergic topical treatment for dermatitis. Substances from its composition regulate all types of metabolism, have catabolic and antianabolic effects.
The cream lowers the utilization of glucose in insulin-dependent tissues, increases the amount of glycogen in the liver, retains sodium ions, enhances the breakdown of fats, removes potassium ions, induces the secretion of parathyroid hormone, reduces the absorption of calcium ions.
In addition, this medication inhibits the increase in the number of mast cells and reduces their degranulation, inhibits the proliferation of connective tissue and the synthesis of platelet activating factor. For children, this medicine can only be prescribed after 6 years.
Akriderm
The tool is very popular. Many people wonder if the cream is hormonal or not."Akriderm". It is based on the active element of betamethasone. It is a topical glucocorticosteroid with antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antipruritic, antiexudative and vasoconstrictive effects.
The drug inhibits the accumulation of leukocytes in the body, slows down the release of lysosomal enzymes and inflammatory mediators in the focus of skin disease, inhibits phagocytosis, reduces tissue and vascular permeability, and prevents the formation of edema. The medicine is often given to children as its use is allowed from the age of 1 year.
Dermovate
Cream based on the substance clobetasol, which is a glucocorticosteroid for external use. This medication prevents the marginal accumulation of neutrophils, has a local antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative and anti-allergic effect, reduces the exudation of inflammatory etiology and the synthesis of lymphokines, reduces the activity of infiltration and granulation processes, and reduces the level of macrophage migration. The cream is used in the treatment of dermatitis of various pathogenesis and is prescribed at the age of 1 year.
For skin allergies, not hormonal creams, but those that do not contain hormones, are indicated for mild forms of the disease. They effectively relieve discomfort and itching after insect bites, eliminate swelling and other symptoms. The most effective of them is considered "Fenistil-gel".
Psoriasis creams
Psoriasis is a disease of non-infectious chronic nature in the form of dermatosis that affects the skin in different places. The autoimmune nature of this pathology is assumed. For its successful treatment, mainly hormonal external agents in the form of creams are used. These include:
- "Triderm" - a drug that combines anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, anti-exudative and anti-allergic effects of glucocorticosteroid betamethasone dipropionate, as well as clotrimazole and gentamicin sulfate, which are antimycotic and antibacterial substances. This drug is prescribed for children from two years old and adult patients.
- "Clovate" - a cream that is designed to eliminate the manifestations of psoriasis. Clobetasol, a glucocorticosteroid for external use, acts as the main substance of the drug. It prevents the marginal standing of neutrophils, reduces inflammatory exudation and production of lymphokines, inhibits the migration of macrophages, weakens the processes of granulation and infiltration. As a result of these properties of the drug, antipruritic, local anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-exudative effects are observed.
- "Advantan" - a cream that is most often prescribed for psoriasis. It is a hormonal and antibacterial medicine that also has antihistamine properties. This is a non-halogenated steroid used in the fight against a variety of dermatoses, including psoriasis. It is allowed to use it in adults and children.age as the main drug or a component of complex therapy. The drug has only local action properties, which is highly valued in long-term treatment, when systemic drugs can cause serious harm.
Also on sale you can find non-hormonal creams for psoriasis, but without hormones. These drugs are not as effective, but they do not have side effects.
List of non-hormonal drugs:
- "Psoriasin".
- "Psori-naft".
- "Naftalan".
- "Antipsor".
- "Magnipsor".
- "Antipsoriaticum".
- "Carthaline ointment".
- "Cytopsor".
Face creams
After the age of 30, the elasticity of the skin is significantly reduced, which causes wrinkles. For youthful skin, hormonal face creams are often used, which help to maintain elasticity and good appearance longer. Judging by the reviews, such drugs are effective. In addition, they are often used in the treatment of acne on the face.
Hormonal acne cream is selected according to skin type. Created products for oily, dry or combination. During the application of such a cream, it is necessary to take into account hormonal changes and existing diseases.
With the help of these tools, you can quickly eliminate inflammation on the face and neck. Creamsare potent and have a weak therapeutic effect. They penetrate the skin with varying degrees of intensity. The stronger the effect of the drug, the faster it will cope with problem skin. However, the risk of developing adverse reactions also increases significantly. Most often, hormonal creams are used as a prophylaxis and in order to eliminate age-related skin changes, to restore, give it freshness.
The disadvantages of such funds are:
- excess facial hair growth;
- appearance of spider veins;
- slow wound healing.
The advantages of hormonal cosmetics are as follows:
- quick relief from skin problems;
- eliminate sagging skin;
- inhibition of aging processes.
Face creams include:
- "Flucinar" - a remedy based on adrenal hormones. The medicine gives the skin a beautiful and he althy look.
- "Lorinden" - a cream based on salicylic acid and flumethasone pivalate. Promotes the restoration of lifeless and dead skin with severe infiltration, lichenification, hyperkeratosis and desquamation.
- "Lococorten" - antimicrobial hormonal cream. Moisturizes, saturates the skin and makes it supple.
Reviews on hormonal creams
Patients suffering from skin diseases often leave reviews about various products. They describe the rapid positive effects of hormonal creams, which is achieved due tospecific composition.
Patients note that the effect of using such drugs for psoriasis, dermatitis of various nature, including allergic, comes very quickly. The skin is evened out, redness, peeling and irritation disappear.
Patients note that the downside of these drugs is considered to be a quick addiction to them and many other side effects.
Hormonal creams should only be used on the recommendation of a doctor, so as not to aggravate the course of the disease.
