Many people have all-purpose ointment at home, which will come in handy when there is a problem with the skin, but it should be noted that most widely recommended ointments actually contain steroids; Lai Youju, a pharmacist in pharmacy department of Guotai General Hospital, pointed out that people need not worry too much, because topical steroids have anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive effects, which can not only improve skin allergies, but also reduce erythema formation and even relieve itching. However, topical steroids are divided into different dosage forms, and appropriate drugs should still be given according to the symptoms.
Ointment is closed and not suitable for hair parts.
For example, if it is eczema or laceration of the hand, if gel is used, it may cause pain due to alcohol groups contained, and if ointment is used to treat wet lesions, it may also lead to secondary folliculitis, which may affect the treatment effect; Pharmacist Lai Youju said that topical steroids include ointment, cream, gel, lotion and foam. Among them, the semi-solid ointment is the most effective one with sealing characteristics, but it is not suitable for hair because of its greasy nature and low acceptance by patients.
Patients have a higher acceptance of non-greasy cream.
Pharmacist Lai Youju explained that if it is cream, because it is not greasy, it can be washed with water, which is more acceptable to patients and more effective than lotion, but it is still not as good as ointment. As for the gel of transparent colorless semi-solid emulsion, it will liquefy when it comes into contact with skin, so it is suitable for acne treatment or smearing on hair. In addition, if you want to improve the inflamed skin and scalp dermatosis, you can use foam liquid, which is not only the same in composition.
Children under 12 should be treated with steroids for a short time.
Topical steroids are divided into seven grades according to their vasoconstrictive ability, the first grade is the strongest and the seventh grade is the weakest. For children under 12 years old, it is recommended to use steroids with relatively short course of treatment and relatively weak effect, but for severe dermatitis, steroids with relatively strong effect can be used for one to three grades, but they can only be used briefly after being evaluated by doctors. Lai Youju, a pharmacist, stressed that before use, wash the affected area with soap and water, dry it with a soft cloth, and then gently apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected area with your fingers or cotton swabs. Unless otherwise specified, there is usually no need to close the bandage.
Evaluate the safety of drugs when necessary.
As long as steroids are used correctly, they are not afraid of harm to the body and achieve the purpose of treatment; Pharmacist Lai Youju appealed that in addition to avoiding the use of steroid ointment as a universal ointment to avoid side effects, it should also be evaluated by professional medical staff when necessary, and follow the doctor's advice and cooperate with the doctor's advice to achieve real therapeutic effect.
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