Akriderm GK ointment for acne. Why can't it be used to treat acne?

What does it work on?

Many people ask: is it possible to use Akriderm GK for acne on the face ? I would like to tell Staz that this product is not intended for the treatment of acne. And although it has an anti-inflammatory effect, its composition does not allow this medicine to be used in the treatment of acne and acne.

Why?

The fact is that none of these components have a detrimental effect on the microbes and bacteria that cause acne. Let's look at each component in more detail to confirm these words.

Gentamicin

This is a fairly popular antibiotic prescribed to treat diseases that are caused by certain microbes and bacteria. These include:

• Proteus bacterium.
• Escherichia coli.
• Klebsiella.
• Salmonella.
• Shigella.
• Campylobacter.
• Staphylococcus.
• Serration.
• Cytobacter.

As you can see, this list does not include the most important microbe that causes acne - Propionibacterium acnes or, more simply put, Propionibacterium acne.

This means there is no point in using gentamicin to treat acne and pimples.

Betamethasone

This drug is a well-known external glucocorticosteroid that relieves inflammation, helps get rid of skin allergies, and also relieves swelling. The use of glucocorticosteroids in the treatment of acne is not recommended by dermatologists, since the most important thing in the treatment of pimples and acne is to destroy the microbe itself that caused all the rashes.

And this is done with the help of other drugs that do not contain glucocorticosteroids.

Clotrimazole

The third component in Akriderm GK ointment is the modern antifungal drug clotrimazole. This remedy only works on fungi, but not on the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, which is not a fungus.

This means that Akriderm GK cannot be used as an ointment for acne No, if you mistakenly use this remedy to treat acne, nothing bad will happen. But nothing good will happen either - you won’t see any effect, even if you use the entire tube of cream or ointment.

Description of the drug

The combined drug is intended for the treatment of severe skin pathologies. They are usually caused by a decrease in the functional activity of the immune system. It mistakes the body's cells for foreign proteins and begins to attack. This is manifested by rashes on the skin, severe swelling and redness. Open wounds become infected, triggering an acute inflammatory process. In such cases, dermatologists often prefer the drug Triderm. It is characterized by numerous positive properties:

• active ingredients penetrate into the deepest layers of the epidermis;
• the antibiotic is active against most pathogenic bacteria;
• glucocorticosteroid prevents the spread of inflammation to healthy tissue.

During treatment with Triderm, the use of other external agents is usually not required. At the initial stage of the disease, a cream with a light structure is used. It does not form a protective film on the surface of the skin. Molecular oxygen easily penetrates damaged tissues, accelerating their regeneration. After the wounds heal, the doctor prescribes an ointment. Its use helps prevent secondary infection and becomes the best prevention of relapses.

pharmachologic effect

Triderm is a combination drug from the group of external agents for the treatment of skin inflammatory pathologies. Its pharmacological action is based on the properties of the active ingredients:

• betamethasone is a synthetic analogue of a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. Stops the inflammatory process, eliminates swelling, skin itching and redness. After applying the cream or ointment, discomfort quickly disappears - pain, stinging, burning;
• Clotrimazole is an antimycotic agent that inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol. The compound is characterized by a wide spectrum of activity. It inhibits the growth and reproduction of pathogenic yeast-like fungi, including those from the genus Candida;
• Gentamicin is an antibacterial component of ointment and cream. It is capable of destroying both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Pathogenic bacteria slowly develop resistance to it. This allows Triderm to be used as a monotherapy.

The hormonal external agent also has an antiallergic effect. It prevents the accumulation of exudate in inflammatory foci and improves microcirculation.

When asked by patients whether it is possible to smear Triderm on the face, dermatologists in most cases answer negatively. This is possible only in case of acute allergic inflammation, which other drugs cannot eliminate.

Release form and composition

The Belgian manufacturer produces Triderm in sealed aluminum tubes.
Each contains 15.0 or 30.0 g of external agent. The secondary packaging of the drug is a cardboard box with attached instructions for use. The cream has a soft, uniform consistency. The structure of the ointment is more fatty and oily. The active ingredients of both dosage forms are betamethasone, clotrimazole and gentamicin sulfate. And the composition of the auxiliary components varies significantly:

• ointment - liquid and soft paraffins;
• cream - propylene glycol, phosphoric acid and its derivatives, petroleum jelly, cetostearyl and benzyl alcohols, macrogol, paraffin, distilled water.

The drug should be stored in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. The shelf life of the cream is 36 months, the ointment is 24 months. Do not use products if they change consistency, color, or develop a foreign odor.

Indications

1. Allergic dermatitis.
2. Dermatitis complicated by infection.
3. Atopic dermatitis.
4. Diffuse neurodermatitis.
5. Chronic lichen.
6. Limited neurodermatitis.
7. Eczema.
8. Dermatophytosis.
9. Skin candidiasis.
10. Dermatomycoses.
11. Tinea versicolor.

As you can see, Akriderm GK ointment with gentamicin against acne . This means that it makes no sense to buy this drug in the absence of the indications listed above.

Consequences of overdose and their elimination

The most common negative effect that patients who abuse the ointment have to deal with is perioral type dermatitis - this is also the “merit” of the glucocorticosteroid. The addiction that forms when taking the drug for an excessively long time forms a closed reaction, manifested in the form of severe itching and peeling of the skin every time the patient tries to abruptly stop taking the drug.

The side effect associated with overdose can be eliminated only by gradual withdrawal of the cream with concomitant treatment and periodic testing. Reducing the dosage occurs by adding smaller and smaller portions of the ointment to the usual day or night cream until the hormonal component is completely abandoned.

Contraindications

1. Lupus.
2. Syphilis with its manifestations on the skin.
3. Chickenpox.
4. Herpes simplex.
5. Skin reactions to vaccine administration.
6. Wounds, abrasions, scratches.
7. Age up to 2 years.
8. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
9. An allergic reaction to the components of the ointment or cream.

During pregnancy, it is better to avoid using Acriderm GK ointment or cream, especially in the first three months. Use the medicine with great caution in children from 2 to 18 years of age and only as prescribed by a specialist.

"Akriderm": reviews

For acne, a local remedy will only help if there is a bacterial or fungal infection in the scratched wounds. A hormonal product is rarely used for application to the skin of the face. It is best used to eliminate rashes on the body. The maximum glucocorticosteroid is prescribed for only 5 days.

Akriderm will be most effective only in cases of allergic etiology of rashes. The product can cope with various types of dermatitis, lichen, symptoms of eczema and psoriasis. The medicine quickly eliminates the symptoms of skin allergies.

Dosage

When looking for a remedy for treating acne , you will probably want to read reviews Akriderm GK ointment in the treatment of acne. One of them reads:

Maria: I decided to try Akriderm GK ointment for acne, went to the pharmacy, bought this medicine and started applying it. A month passed, but I did not see any improvement. On the contrary, the acne became even greater, because I no longer used any other product. And my acne of the second stage smoothly turned into the third. I had to see a doctor and get a prescription for Differin, which literally saved my face.

But let's get back to Akriderm GK.

Cream and ointment are used only externally, that is, applied to the skin. You need to rub in a small amount of the drug 2 times a day - morning and evening. The duration of treatment is determined individually and depends on the pathogen, severity and age of the patient.

Usually the ointment is prescribed for 4 weeks. If there is no visible improvement during this time, the diagnosis should be reconsidered or the medication changed.

Special conditions

With the superficial use of any of the external agents containing gentamicin and betamethasone, the absorption of these substances and their concentration in the blood is equal to what it would be with oral administration. For this reason, applying cream or ointment to people who are allergic to one of these elements is contraindicated.

The larger the area covered by the treatment with Triderm, the more antibiotic and glucocorticosteroid penetrates the circulatory system. The same effect is achieved with long-term application of the bandage. The highest concentration of these substances is obtained by applying the cream to open wounds.

Side effects

Acriderm GK ointment is most often tolerated without any side effects. And only in rare cases may the following occur:

1. Itching.
2. Burning.
3. Irritation.
4. Dry skin.
5. Pigmentation disorder.
6. The appearance of steroid acne.
7. Allergic reaction.
8. Prickly heat.
9. Skin atrophy.

If the ointment is applied for a long time over large areas of the skin, a systemic reaction may occur, which consists of:

1. Increased body weight.
2. Osteoporosis.
3. Increased blood pressure.
4. Edema.
5. Ulcers of the stomach or intestines.
6. Elevated blood sugar levels.
7. Insomnia.
8. Menstruation disorders.

As for an overdose, it is observed only when the dosage of the drug is violated during treatment or when the ointment is applied more than twice a day.

Overdose

Intoxication of the body may occur if Akriderm GK was applied in large quantities over a large surface. The deterioration of health in this case will be in the nature of greatly increased side effects. It is also possible to develop Cushing's syndrome, which occurs as a result of excessive doses of corticosteroids.

To relieve an overdose, you need to contact your treating dermatologist. It is recommended to discontinue the drug gradually, with symptomatic therapy if necessary.

For treatment with Akriderm GC to be successful, it is necessary to correctly identify the cause of acne. And if the doctor deems it necessary, undergo a therapeutic course. Only with strict adherence to all the features of the medicine can healing be achieved.

Interaction with other drugs

There has been no interaction of acriderm GK ointment or cream with other drugs. This means that during treatment you can use not only this remedy, but also other medications that will be prescribed by your doctor.

Akriderm GC for acne, as mentioned above, is not used. Here is another review from a patient with acne who, on his own initiative, began taking this remedy.

Mikhail: unfortunately, I did not know that Akriderm GK cannot be used for acne. This happened because I didn’t want to visit a dermatologist. I didn't have that much acne. but I smeared my face extensively with this ointment. And as a result, I got new acne. as the doctor later said, they are called steroids. And it took me a very long time to treat them.

How to use Akriderm correctly?

For acne, the external remedy is applied only to the spot. By using ointment or cream on large areas of the skin, you can quickly experience a number of unpleasant side effects and deterioration of the condition.

The hormonal drug should be applied only to previously cleansed skin. For these purposes, you should use cleansers: gels, tonics, lotions. Do not apply topical medication to a rash localized to the scalp.

Akriderm acne cream is applied in a small amount to the area of ​​inflammation using a cotton swab. The product is thoroughly rubbed into the dermis and wait until it dries completely. It is recommended to apply ointment to the face only in the most extreme cases. Such manipulations are allowed to be performed for no longer than 5 days. If there is no improvement in the condition, you should definitely consult a dermatologist.

For the treatment of other skin ailments, the medicine can be used for up to 4 weeks. Positive dynamics are observed after 5-7 days of such therapy. In mild cases, symptoms disappear after 1-2 days.

Does Akriderm HA help with acne?

Akriderm GK, which is available in the form of ointment and cream, is not used in the treatment of pimples, blackheads and acne. The main reason is completely different active ingredients of the drug, which have no effect on the microbe that causes these rashes on the face.

Therefore, if suddenly you come across reviews that Akriderm GK ointment treats acne, including on the face, then remember that most likely either another drug was used, or this review can be called a custom one.

If you have pimples and blackheads on your face, especially during adolescence, the best option is to visit a dermatologist. Self-medication using drugs, for example, Akriderm KG, will only bring real harm.

Author - Anna Mikhailova, dermatologist-cosmetologist of the first category, specialist at the Academy of Scientific Beauty. Especially for the site “Treating Acne”.

Instructions for use

It is not recommended to use hormonal products for cosmetic purposes due to their pronounced effects and a large number of contraindications. Liniment is used for local treatment of problem areas as prescribed by a dermatologist. The thick consistency is applied in a thin layer to small areas of the skin 2 times a day. The duration of treatment is from 1 to 4 weeks. It is important to use only the form and dosage of the drug prescribed by the doctor.

Akriderm does not relieve acne; with this diagnosis, the medication is powerless.

Indications for use

Topical steroids are intended to combat severe allergic reactions that provoke the appearance of rashes and other dermatitis (including on the face). Often these diseases are accompanied by redness and increasing itching.

Main indications for prescribing the medication:

• psoriasis;
• eczema;
• allergic and simple dermatitis;
• local dermatomycosis;
• lichen;
• neurodermatitis.

If the epidermis is susceptible to bacterial or fungal relapse, it is better to smear ointments and creams with gentamicin and clotrimazole (only as prescribed by a doctor). If the diagnosis is established and confirmed, the use of the combined medication Akriderm SK is allowed.

Contraindications and side effects

Liniment should not be used for the following ailments, complications and pathologies:

• herpetic rashes on the skin;
• open or unhealed wounds;
• post-vaccination reactions on the surface of the dermis;
• skin lesions caused by syphilis;
• chicken pox;
• high sensitivity of the body to the active elements of the ointment, cream.

The product is contraindicated for children under 2 years of age. Failure to follow the doctor's recommendations on the dosage of the pharmacological drug is fraught with side effects.

Most often this is:

• ulcers on the surface of the gastric mucosa;
• progress of osteoporosis;
• local redness, skin irritation;
• increased glucose in the body;
• activation of infections that were in suspended animation;
• sleep problems;
• active growth of fungal microflora;
• swelling;
• itching and burning;
• the appearance of a skin pattern on the surface of the epithelium.

If these problems are detected, we recommend that you seek help from a dermatologist, who will prescribe another remedy and adjust the therapeutic course. In 90% of cases, side effects resolve on their own after stopping the hormonal medication.

Directions for use and doses

The use of liniment based on potent hormones is fraught with aggravation of the main diagnosis, therefore the dosage and method of application are selected by the doctor, taking into account the patient’s indications.

If the treatment regimen for the face has not been adjusted in any way, it is enough to adhere to the general rules:

1. The ointment is used to treat problem areas 2-3 times a day. Preferably before bed and in the morning.
2. The duration of treatment should not exceed 28 days. If skin pimples are localized on the face, under the knees, in the groin folds - 5 days. The dosage is adjusted downwards.
3. Small areas of damaged skin (up to 20% of the skin area) are treated with a homogeneous thick consistency;
4. The composition is applied in a thin, uniform layer over a small area. The skin is pre-cleansed and wiped dry.
5. Compresses and bandages are taboo. The absorption of undesirable components in this case will be high, therefore, the risks of allergic reactions or side effects increase significantly;
6. Upon completion of therapy, Akriderm is gradually abandoned.

The dosage for each patient is selected individually, based on the severity of the disease, contraindications and the general condition of the patient.

Tips for use

Akriderm can be applied to the face if acne has formed as a result of an allergic reaction to any irritant (water, washing powder, detergent, shampoo). Often these manifestations are accompanied by increasing itching, redness, and in some cases swelling.

1. The product is applied in an extremely thin layer, without rubbing into the epidermis or massaging movements.
2. To eliminate subcutaneous acne, it is better to use Akriderm GS.
3. If we are talking about chronic and prolonged inflammation, it is better to use ointment; creams are more suitable for eliminating acute reactions.
4. The effectiveness of combating the disease depends on the diagnosis and characteristics of the individual patient. For some people, topical steroids are strictly contraindicated.

The main advice is that consultation with a specialist should be mandatory; there can be no talk of any self-medication.

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Time does not pass without leaving a trace on the skin, it fades; This process is especially accelerated by the lack of biologically active compounds. The use of pharmaceutical ointment Radevit for wrinkles improves metabolism in the integumentary tissue. The action when applied topically also consists in retaining water in the intercellular space, protecting the body surface from dryness and atmospheric influences.

Ointment Radevit - a remedy for combating wrinkles

The medical and cosmetology anti-aging program in English sounds like anti-age.
When a woman approaches 30, she becomes more persistently interested in this topic and rejuvenation products. The experience of her comrades-in-arms is inspiring, and now, another fearless “Amazon” buys an ointment at a pharmacy with the intention of using it to prevent and get rid of age-related skin changes. Why resort to medicinal drugs if a lot of anti-age cosmetics are produced - lotions, creams and masks? There are other options for premature wrinkles, age-related, and facial folds of the skin - injections, laser procedures, mesotherapy, plastic surgery. It is not for nothing that women show manic persistence in searching for new means. You need to fight wrinkles every day, change creams and procedures.

An anti-aging effect is present in Radevit ointment. This is a complex of vitamins that the skin receives less and less over the years. The annotation states that Radevit ointment is a combined dermatotropic drug with regenerative and anti-inflammatory effects.

Doctor of Medicine, professor, director devoted many years to the development of this problem. V. I. Nozdrin. A histologist, pharmacologist and company employees created a medicinal product with vitamins that affect the main processes in the skin:

• A - regulates the renewal of the epidermis, its keratinization and desquamation.
• D in the form of D2 and D3—activates local immunity, reduces inflammation and dry skin.
• E is a natural antioxidant.

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Review of medications with similar therapeutic effects

A lot of drugs have been created for local use, similar in therapeutic effect to Radevit ointment. But the special vitamin composition releases the remedy and allows it to be used to get rid of wrinkles.

Comparison of "Radevit" with analogues:

Name, release form

Active and excipients

Properties for skin

Use against wrinkles

Radevit - vitamin complex for skin health and beauty

Artificially saturating the skin with biologically active compounds is a necessary measure, because with age, the processes of their absorption from food are disrupted. The importance of each of the vitamins in the ointments “Radevit” and “Radevit active” is undeniable. If you are figuring out how to prevent the appearance of wrinkles, you should remember that it is retinol that determines the speed of the regeneration process of skin cells, the softness and elasticity of the body.

Radevit ointment also activates the ability of connective tissue to retain water in the intercellular space. Then the skin is saturated with moisture, becomes smooth, elastic, and small folds are straightened. Radevit anti-wrinkle ointment is used in the evening after a bath or shower. Apply to the skin of the face, neck and décolleté like a regular cosmetic cream. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, large areas of skin should not be covered with ointment.

Among the advantages, consumers cite the anti-aging effect of the ointment, which softens, moisturizes and nourishes the skin. Let's quote one of the reviews: “There is a feeling that “Radevit” simply makes the skin better, healthier.”

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Analogs

When using analogues of Akriderm GK or another variation of the drug, it is worth remembering that only a doctor has the right to make such a decision, and self-medication is, in principle, dangerous.
Also, analogues of this product should be divided into three categories: analogues of simply Akriderm, GK or SK variations of the drug. Akriderm analogues:

• Celeston;
• Beloderm;
• Kuterid;
• Celestoderm-B;
• Betamethasone;
• Flosteron;
• Betazon;
• Diprospan;
• Betnovate;
• Betlieben.

Akriderm GK analogues:

• Triacutan;
• Triderm;
• Kanizon.

Akriderm SK analogues:

• Belosalik;
• A Betamethasone;
• Betaderm;
• Diprosalik lotion.