7 magical uses of zinc oxide, the "panacea" in dermatology

Zinc oxide, as the most common topical non-hormonal preparation in dermatology, is respected by many people as a "divine medicine", especially in special groups such as children and pregnant women, and its status once rose to the "ceiling".

 

Zinc oxide, as the most common topical non-hormonal preparation in dermatology, is respected by many people as a "divine medicine", especially in special groups such as children and pregnant women, and its status once rose to the "ceiling".

 

But after all, "divine medicine" is also medicine, and it cannot be abused.

 

Especially zinc oxide used for a period of time, not only did not improve the skin problems, and even aggravated, then this article of zinc oxide medication you must read!

 

Indication

 

Eczema

 

The choice of topical medication for eczema should be mild and non-irritating. When acute eczema, cold and wet compress can be applied, whose evaporative cooling can constrict blood vessels and inhibit inflammation and itching. Zinc oxide oil/ointment can be applied outside the intermittent period of wet compress as an auxiliary treatment, but not as the main treatment. In the subacute phase of eczema, zinc oxide oil and zinc oxide ointment can be selected. However, because eczema has staphylococcal colonization, it is recommended to use antibiotics and glucocorticoids to improve the efficacy.

 

Intertrigo

 

Also known as friction erythema, friction erythema, that is, people often say "drowning neck". Of course, it is not limited to the neck, the area between the rash also includes the armpit, under the breast, groin, elbow, popliteal, around the anus, fingers and toes. Once the eruption is repeated for a long time, it is easy to secondary bacterial and fungal infections, and the disease lasts longer. You can use zinc oxide to apply astringent, about 3-4 times a day, or use a wet compress such as esacridine lactate or esacridine lactate zinc oxide oil, let the oozing liquid out, and then apply with a paste such as zinc oxide.

 

Heat rash

 

The weather is getting hotter day by day, coupled with the recent frequent rain, wet and hot, heat rash is about to make a grand debut! In this humid and sultry environment, sweat is not easy to discharge, easy to stay in the sweat gland, the apex of the skin stratum corneum cells blister, thus blocking the sweat gland outlet. In this way, the sweat can only penetrate the surrounding tissues, into the epidermis and dermis, forming small raised blisters, which can seriously lead to skin inflammation. Mild heat rash can be applied zinc oxide to relieve itching, 2 times a day, but at the same time, also pay attention to the ambient temperature

 

Mild, small area of skin ulcer

 

There are small areas of mild skin ulcers and dermatitis, eczema mild exudation, you can use zinc oxide ointment local application treatment. If the scalded area is large or there has been a large area of rupture, erosion, seepage serious, it is recommended to go to the burn department.

 

Bedsores, pressure sores

 

Bedsores, pressure sores, small areas of skin damage, whether it is wounds, minor seepage, eczema or blisters, can be applied zinc oxide ointment to protect the skin damage and promote skin healing.

 

Contact dermatitis

 

In clinical acute stage can be erythema, blisters, exudation; Subacute, chronic can show erythema, rough, desquamation, chapping, can be coated with zinc oxide ointment to isolate allergens, but also anti-inflammatory, reduce swelling.

 

Atopic dermatitis

 

Atopic dermatitis is usually an allergic reaction to the skin caused by contact with an allergen. Patients experience symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching and tingling of the skin. Because zinc oxide ointment has the function of astringent and protecting the skin, it has a certain relief effect on the symptoms of skin itching, redness and swelling caused by atopic dermatitis.

 

Usage method

 

The application of zinc oxide ointment is not limited to the population, up to the elderly, down to infants, pregnant women can also use, it is best in the absence of "obvious onset" of the rash, zinc oxide ointment is recommended to cover such product areas, 1-2 times a day to help prevent rash recurrence in these areas.

Thin coating: A thin layer of zinc oxide covers the skin, just enough to hide the skin texture.

 

Matters needing attention

 

1. Zinc oxide ointment has the function of absorbing oil and water, so it is not recommended to use zinc oxide for skin without inflammatory exudate, or dry and sensitive skin. Pay attention to good moisturizing when using daily;

 

2. Use zinc oxide with caution for diseases with dry skin, such as chronic keratic eczema, ichthyosis, psoriasis vulgaris, etc.

 

3. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes (such as mouth, nose, etc.);

 

4. If the drug site has burning sensation, redness and swelling, the drug should be stopped, and the local drug should be washed;

 

5. When the body fluid exudates a large area, can not use zinc oxide ointment, should first choose cold compress, and then consider using 3% boric acid solution, 0.1% berberine hydrochloride solution, 0.1% ethacridine solution, etc., otherwise thick zinc oxide ointment will form a protective film on the surface of the skin, so that the skin oozing liquid can not flow out, but will worsen the disease itself;

 

6. Erosion but not much seepage, can use zinc oxide oil, subacute skin lesions recommended external zinc oxide paste;

 

7. Hormone ointment is the main drug for the treatment of chronic eczema, and zinc oxide ointment is not recommended if you have chronic eczema or chronic skin lesions.

 

8. Zinc oxide ointment on the market is more than 15%, although the content is not very high, but it can not be a large number of frequent thick coating for a long time, otherwise it is easy to form a performance similar to multiple microfingering hyperkeratosis (as shown below), this time it is necessary to reduce the use of zinc oxide concentration, frequency and residence time.