Ointment for chapping lips in a child, men, women. Reviews

The delicate and sensitive skin on the lips is easily affected by external factors, therefore this part of the face requires additional protection against weathering and frostbite in the form of special balms or ointments. Among the huge assortment, it is important to be able to select the most effective remedies for the treatment and prevention of cracked lips.

The principle and mechanism of action of ointments from chapped lips

Sensitive facial skin requires additional care during the cold season. In addition, problems with lips can arise as a result of other reasons (chronic diseases, allergic reactions to food, drinks, cosmetics, medicines). The use of balms and ointments helps to quickly and painlessly restore damaged tissues.

Ointment for chapped lips, which contains vitamins A and E, has a greasy consistency and serves as an excellent moisturizer for dry tissues. Such drugs help get rid of the feeling of tightness, prevent rupture of the thin surface of the epidermis.

The second indispensable component contained in medical and cosmetic formulations is petroleum jelly. It creates a protective film, has a healing and softening effect. Lanolin and panthenol have similar properties. If you apply products that contain these components before going outside, this will allow neutralize the harmful effects of UV radiation and protect against the harmful effects of wind, low temperatures.

For cold allergy, which also manifests itself as irritated and chapped lips, it is recommended to use ointments with antihistamines. Such drugs not only promote tissue regeneration, but also eliminate swelling, itching and burning.

Advantages and disadvantages of topical preparations

Unlike simple balms and hygienic lipsticks, chapped lip ointments are made up of ingredients with medicinal properties. The advantages of topical preparations are their ability to moisturize and nourish the superficial epidermis, soften and smooth dry lips.

Also, the advantages of lip ointments can be considered:

• no harmful fragrances, parabens, phthalates and fragrances;
• the presence of vitamins and antioxidants;
• quick achievement of a therapeutic result;
• the possibility of purchasing at a pharmacy without a prescription.

Some of the drugs have antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, so they can be active against herpes or bacterial infections.

At the same time, lip ointments have a number of disadvantages, which should also be taken into account when choosing them. Some of the drugs have contraindications and cannot be used in the presence of certain concomitant skin problems, as well as in the presence of potential allergens (menthol, eucalyptus, essential oils, Vaseline).

Also, the disadvantages of lip ointments are:

• relatively high cost;
• the need to comply with a certain mode of use;
• poor absorbency.

Indications for use

In most cases, the problem of chapped lips can be solved with the help of the simplest cosmetic products - hygienic lipstick, balm or baby cream. However, in the presence of signs of inflammation and violation of the integrity of the epidermis, it is recommended to use medicinal ointments.

So indications for their use can be called:

• dryness and flaking of the skin on the lips;
• redness and burning of the skin around the lips;
• the presence of cracks, wounds on the surface of the epidermis;
• pronounced inflammatory process due to the addition of infection to the wounds.

Contraindications

Ointment for chapped lips belongs to the group of medicines with minimal restrictions on use. Topical agents are contraindicated only in case of an allergic reaction. With caution, ointments are used to treat children, pregnant and lactating women.

Side effects

Adverse skin reactions to the ointment are unknown. When using the drug, according to the manufacturer's instructions, no side reactions occur. An exception is individual intolerance to the active ingredients, in which case skin irritation or other symptoms are possible.

Overdose

Despite the fact that the active substances in the composition of the ointments are able to penetrate into the bloodstream, for patients the probability of an overdose with them is practically zero. The active components are contained in small amounts and act locally. In addition, after passing through all the stages of metabolism, their concentration in the body is close to zero.

Precautions and special instructions

To protect the lips from chapping, it is not enough just to use ointments. These drugs will help get rid of cracks and wounds faster, if you follow simple tips from professional dermatologists and cosmetologists:

• Before buying, you must carefully study the composition of the drug. Beeswax, glycerin, menthol, camphor ointments should be used with extreme caution.
• In parallel with the use of ointment to restore the skin on the lips, it is necessary to drink plenty of fluids and consume Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
• The drug should be applied not only to chapped lips, but also to the adjacent skin areas.
• Do not touch sore lips with your hands, constantly lick them or bite your teeth.

The best ointments for chapping lips in a child, men and women

There is no conditional separation of drugs for the treatment of chapped or chapped lips in children and adults. Although some ointments do have age restrictions for use. In addition, most of the drugstore ointments that are used to treat lips have completely different indications for use.

Bepanten

The most popular remedy that can heal damaged skin in children and adults. Bepanten ointment is based on dexpanthenol. Also, auxiliary components are protegin, stearyl alcohol, beeswax, paraffin and lanolin. Despite the potentially high allergenicity, the drug has excellent reviews and rarely causes side effects.

Bepanten can be used by children from the first days of life. A local drug is also prescribed for diaper dermatitis, various skin irritations, nipple cracks, and burns. It is possible to apply ointment to a child's chapped lips only with full confidence that he will definitely not lick the drug off.

Bepanten ointment works as a stimulator of tissue regeneration and cell metabolism, helping to increase the strength of collagen fibers. The drug is quickly absorbed and converted into pantothenic acid, which leaves the body in its original form, bypassing all stages of metabolism.

The frequency and mode of using Bepanten for the treatment of chapped lips depends on the degree of skin lesions. According to reviews, to achieve a noticeable result, it is enough to apply the drug 2 times a day for 15-20 minutes, and then wipe the remnants of the ointment from the lips with a paper napkin.

Solcoseryl

Ointment, unlike other products called "Solcoseryl", can be applied only to the surface of the skin. It is used for chapped lips and inflammation in the corners of the mouth.

Also, the drug is prescribed if:

• scratches, abrasions, cuts;
• erosions and ulcers;
• eye diseases;
• cracked nipples.

This ointment acts due to the high content of petroleum jelly and hemoderivat - a dialysate obtained from the blood of young calves and purified from protein molecules. This substance is distinguished by its regenerating properties.

The drug can be used by men, women and children over 10 years old. To quickly achieve a therapeutic effect, a gauze bandage must be fixed over a thin layer of the applied ointment. The drug should be used at least 2 times a day, pretreating the affected skin with alcohol-free antiseptics.

It is worth noting that Solcoseryl ointment is not effective for signs of a bacterial infection. Contraindications for this local remedy include only an allergic reaction. An overdose of the drug is impossible. Solcoseryl can also be used during pregnancy.

Boro Plus

For lip treatments, you can use natural ointments. One of these herbal preparations is Boro Plus. This cream with a healing effect also serves as an antiseptic and activates local immunity. The preparation contains extracts of sandalwood flowers, aloe vera juice, pink turmeric, tulasi, Indian lilac leaves.

Boro Plus has a calming effect on the skin, nourishing and moisturizing its top layer. The preparation contains no antibiotics and steroids, so it is safe and non-addictive.

The product can be used in the treatment of lips in children, but before using it is important to make sure that there is no allergic reaction, since the drug contains a number of potential irritants of histamine receptors. According to reviews, Boro Plus can cause redness and burning of the lips, peeling of the skin, hives, itching.

Synthomycin ointment

This drug should not be used to smear lips on children. Synthomycin ointment is used for adults and only in the case of a pronounced inflammatory and infectious process on the skin. The active ingredient is a broad-spectrum antibiotic called "chloramphenicol", the mechanism of action of which is based on the destruction of the process of protein synthesis in the pathogenic cell. Synthomycin ointment is active against the most common bacterial infections, incl. microbes resistant to sulfonamides and penicillin.

Chloramphenicol enters the bloodstream in a small amount, so overdose is not possible with topical application. It is advisable to use synthomycin ointment in the absence of purulent discharge. In severe cases, when there is a necrotic process, the drug is also not used.

Synthomycin ointment should be applied with a gauze swab to the affected areas of the lips. It is recommended to apply a temporary bandage made of thick but soft paper over a thin layer of the medicine. You can remove such a compress after 20-30 minutes. The procedure is carried out 1-2 times a day. Chloramphenicol can cause allergic skin reactions. If itching, burning and rashes appear, the use of the ointment should be suspended.

In addition, Synthomycin ointment cannot be used by patients suffering from:

• eczema or psoriasis;
• kidney failure;
• diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
• mycoses.

Among the contraindications in the instructions are pregnancy and lactation. Chloramphenicol is a rather dangerous substance that can cause hypothermia, cyanosis, and nausea. This agent should be used with caution in patients who have undergone chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Aevit

The ointment of the well-known international brand LibreDerm is recommended for dry skin on the face and delicate epidermis on the lips. Cracks, irritation, chapping - all this serves as an indication for the use of the ointment. The product moisturizes and nourishes fabrics, making them softer thanks to the elastic and light gel texture. The advantage of this ointment is the absence of fragrances and harmful dyes.

Aevit has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. Regular use of this product allows you to significantly speed up the regeneration processes and trigger more intense collagen production to maintain the beauty and youthfulness of the skin.

The ointment has a complex composition, in which the main role is played by such components as:

• glyceryl stearate;
• vitamins of group E and A;
• higher fatty alcohols;
• caprilic / capric / triglycerides;
• oleyl erukat;
• ethylhexylglycerol;
• phenoxyethanol;
• propylheptyl caprylate;
• extracts of rosemary, raspberry, edelweiss.

If you believe the reviews, Aevit not only accelerates tissue healing, but also helps restore elasticity. the skin of the lips and adjacent areas, smoothing fine wrinkles, eliminating flabbiness, narrowing the enlarged since.

Aevit is not suitable for the treatment of chapped lips in children under 14 years of age and pregnant women. It is necessary to use this remedy carefully for people with chronic diseases of the kidneys and blood vessels. In case of individual intolerance to any of the components in the composition of the Aevit ointment, it is impossible to use in order to avoid the development of a severe allergic reaction.

Calendula ointment

Ointment for chapped lips containing calendula tincture is a homeopathic remedy. The drug is a homogeneous yellowish mass, the basis of which is petroleum jelly. Calendula ointment is prescribed for patients with bruises, small cracks, diaper rash, inflammation of the skin.

The tool is used in the same way as most local preparations: a thin layer of ointment must be applied to chapped lips and left to act for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The course of treatment with calendula-based ointment averages 5-7 days, subject to normal tolerance of the composition, the absence of side effects and allergic reactions.

Unlike other ointments, this remedy can be combined with other topical preparations. Children under 12 years of age do not use it. Calendula ointment is available from pharmacies without a prescription.

Drug prices

All of the above drugs have positive reviews, since they demonstrate good results of use. Moreover, they all have a different composition and principle of operation, and therefore differ in cost.

The table below shows the current prices for ointments for the skin of the face and lips:

Name	Tube volume	Price
Bepanten	30 g	RUB 417
Solcoseryl	20 g	446 r
Boro Plus	25 g	117 RUB
Synthomycin ointment	25 g	74 rbl.
Aevit	50 ml	RUB 275
Calendula ointment	50 ml	RUB 115

Thus, the most affordable means for treating lips from chapping are Syntomycin ointment, Boro Plus and calendula ointment. All of these products are sold in any pharmacy and dispensed without a doctor's prescription. So that self-medication does not lead to a deterioration in the condition, before using the purchased drug, you need to carefully study the annotation.

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