Salicylic Acid: Application, Dermatologists, Basic Properties. How helicyl ache salicylic acid helps.
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Opened in the first half of the 19th century, salicylic acid did not lose its relevance and so. Especially popular with young people as an effective acne remedy. Due to its properties, it is successfully used by dermatologists to treat various diseases. About what the demand for this drug is explained, and it will be discussed in this article.
Salicylic acid. Application and basic properties
This drug is produced in the form of solutions and ointments of various concentrations, on which its action depends. So that you are not surprised by the breadth of using salicylic acid, read its properties. First of all, it is a medicine — good antiseptic, and therefore can destroy microbes. 1-2% Salicylic acid solution suppresses the activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands, which are overly actively operating during puberty. In the same concentration, it stimulates skin update, and in higher (5-10%) — «dissolves» her. The latter property is used in the treatment of corns. Also, salicylic acid helps to be cleaned by wounds from purulent content. In their pure form, it is rarely used, but is a frequent component of combined means.
The main directions of using salicylic acid
- acne folk remedy;
- infectious skin lesions;
- fat seborrhea (dandruff);
- burns;
- skin's energization;
- corn;
- purulent inflammation of the skin (pyodermia);
- Owls.
How to use salicylic acid preparations
Before applying any of the drugs, it is worth consulting with a specialist. This will help to cope, perhaps with a not so a trifle problem, without turning it into a real misfortune.
Skin lesions
For the treatment of burns, fatty seborrhea, diarmos, dermatitis, pyodermium use 1-2% ointment or alcohol solution. Before processing using peroxide or chlorhexidine, remove removable skin, dirt, pussy. Salicyl ointment is applied by a thin layer and impose a sterile bandage. Usually dressing with salicylic acid make 1-2 times a day. The solution is applied to a cotton swab or a gauze napkin and processed by an affected place. Standardly spend this procedure 2 times a day.
Corn, warts, Natopyshi
To eliminate such unpleasant formations, the ability of salicylic acid in high concentrations «dissolve» Skin, or, as doctors say, keratolithic effect.
To increase the efficiency of the drug, before applying the ointment, it is necessary to break the formation well. In the tissue plaster cut the hole corresponding to the lesion diameter. We stick it so that the corn / wart / natoptysh fell into this hole. And only now generously smear the formation of ointment and put the bandage. The use of the patch will protect healthy fabrics from the burning action of ointment.
Treatment of corns, hopes and warts — long process, so it's not worth counting on the effect after the first procedure.
Acne
Salicylic acid is used most often as a means to eliminate acne. For this purpose, 1-2% alcohol solution is used, and if possible — water. The effectiveness of salicylic acid for acne is due to its antiseptic and stretching properties. But these are two main factors affecting the appearance of acne. And the ability of the drug accelerate the regeneration of the skin helps to quickly get rid of traces remaining when the acne disappears.
To eliminate the multiple acne, wipe the skin twice a day with a tampon, moistened with 1% solution. Curly or with very oily skin, you can try to apply 2% drug.
Dermatologists are recommended for face care together with salicylic acid use Glycolic. Together they complement each other's effect. According to experts, subject to the instruction, the risk of developing side effects is minimal. But still, in the event of peeling or irritation, you should consult a doctor.
