Sulfur tar ointment. Price, reviews

Sulfur tar ointment - an inexpensive and generally available drug. It will become the best way to fight skin diseases caused by parasitic insects, fungal and bacterial infections, and will help with various dermatological problems associated with dysfunction of the endocrine glands, softens the skin and restores its normal structure.

Indications for use

Sulfur tar ointment, the price of which is affordable - liniment, which has disinfecting and antiseptic properties. The product has been successfully used for several decades in the fight against fungal, bacterial, parasitic infections that cause skin diseases, which are expressed by itching, redness, structural changes skin.

Also, the ointment can be used as an adjuvant for symptomatic treatment and relief the patient's condition with some diseases of internal organs, externally manifested by rashes, irritation, inflammation of the skin.

In particular, the use of sulfur-tar ointment is indicated for the following pathologies:

Disease	Description
Scabies (scabies)	A type of parasitic infection, the causative agent of which is a scabies mite, which manifests itself: itching; rashes on the skin. When combing the affected areas, it is also possible to add a bacterial infection.
Lichen	A group of skin diseases that can develop as a result of a fungal or viral infection. Depending on the specific type and severity of the lesion, it manifests itself: flaky spots; swelling; wet ulcers or papules localized in the affected areas
Demodecosis	A chronic skin disease caused by the Demodex mite. The disease is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbation, falling on a warm season. During periods of exacerbation, demodicosis manifests itself: acne; itching; inflammation and redness of certain areas of the skin
Dermatomycosis	Fungal skin infections transmitted by contact with an infected animal. They are diagnosed by the appearance on the affected areas: inflammation; redness; characteristic scaly spots
Rosacea	A chronic skin disease in which the following appear on it: pink spots formed by a network of dilated vessels; papules and pustules that look like acne rashes
Seborrhea	Inflammation of the skin in areas where the largest number of sebaceous glands are located, associated with disturbances in their work, which lead to excessive production of sebum. Seborrhea is characterized by: oily, shiny skin; acne; itching; the presence of flaky areas
Psoriasis	A skin disease of a genetic nature, which is diagnosed by the appearance on the body of pink-red plaques with a flaky, scaly surface. Today, the disease is considered incurable, but with the help of sulfur-tar ointment, it is possible to achieve long-term remission
Acne	A chronic disease characterized by the appearance on the body: acne; acne; comedones. Acne is caused by excessive activity of the sebaceous glands, leading to blockage of hair follicles with sebum and their inflammation.

The area of ​​action of sulfur-tar ointment is limited to the surface of the skin: it can only eliminate skin problems. The drug does not treat diseases associated with disorders in the work of internal organs and does not remove their causes, but only alleviates the symptoms and makes external manifestations less noticeable.

Compound

Sulfur-tar ointment (the price of the product is available to a wide range of consumers) is created on the basis of substances that have a complex effect on the skin:

• softening its surface;
• improving blood circulation to tissues;
• relieving itching and pain;
• disinfecting;
• restoring the normal structure.

100 g of the drug contains the following ingredients:

Component	Description
Sulfur precipitated (5 g)	The active substance is a finely dispersed crystalline powder of yellow color, soluble in carbon disulfide, which has no taste or smell. It is obtained by treating (precipitating) sulfides and polysulfides with hydrochloric acid. Precipitated sulfur is a frequent component of medicinal and cosmetic preparations used for various skin problems.
Birch tar (5 g)	The active substance, a thick, oily liquid of black color with a characteristic, unpleasant, intractable odor, a product of wood pyrolysis (its heating without air access to a temperature of 450OWITH). The composition of birch tar contains: benzene; cresol; toluene; other organic compounds that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and have a tonic, disinfectant, analgesic effect
Medical petroleum jelly (10 g)	Auxiliary component, ointment base. It is a homogeneous, viscous, ointment-like substance of white or yellowish color, devoid of taste and smell, which is obtained by purification (distillation) of petroleum products. Vaseline contains low melting point paraffin oils and hydrocarbons, which provide a softening effect when applied to the skin

Sulfur tar ointment is widely used not only in medicine and cosmetology, but also in veterinary medicine. Having the same name, preparations for animals differ in composition. They use veterinary petroleum jelly, salicylic acid, zinc oxide, lanolin are present as additives.

In what form is it produced

Sulfur-tar ointment, the price of which is low, is a gray-brown dense homogeneous mass, with a pronounced smell of tar. In pharmacies, the drug is offered packaged in glass jars with a capacity of 15, 20 or 25 g. The jars are hermetically sealed and, together with detailed instructions for use, are placed in cardboard boxes.

Depending on the manufacturer and the volume of the can, prices for sulfur-tar ointment in pharmacies in the capital range from 30-90 rubles. (15 g can, domestic drug) up to 300-400 rubles. (20 g can from German brands).

Pharmacodynamics

When applied to the skin, the drug has a complex effect on it, due to the properties of each of components that mutually reinforce and complement each other, allowing you to achieve a pronounced therapeutic effect:

Component	Impact
Sulfur	It is absorbed by the skin and, interacting with organic substances present in its upper layers, forms sulfide compounds that act in 2 directions at once: having antiseptic properties, they block the development of pathogenic microorganisms that caused the disease; being effective keratolytics, they accelerate the process of exfoliation of dead tissue and skin renewal
Birch tar	Possessing the ability to provide a local irritant effect, he: enhances blood flow to the affected area; helps to relieve pain and itching. In parallel, being a natural disinfectant, it provides the following effects: antiseptic; antiparasitic; anti-inflammatory; drying. In particular, in the treatment of scabies, birch tar, by blocking the muscles of the tick, causes the death of the parasite
Petrolatum	When heated, it melts on contact with the body and, easily falling into every crack on the skin, provides penetration active substances to a shallow depth, and also helps to soften the surface of the affected area and accelerate processes regeneration

Pharmacokinetics

The components of the sulfur-tar ointment act exclusively on the surface of the skin, penetrating only to a small depth.

For this reason, they do not:

• reach the main blood flow;
• get to the internal organs;
• have no effect on their work;
• enter into biochemical reactions with the substances they produce;
• form metabolites that require excretion from the body.

Application

Sulfur tar ointment (the average price of a medicine is 80-120 rubles) is considered a safe remedy. Before using it, a visit to the doctor is advisable, in order to make an accurate diagnosis, to clarify the feasibility using sulfur-tar ointment and receiving recommendations regarding dosages and treatment regimen, which depend on the nature diseases.

For adults

When starting treatment, it must be borne in mind that the birch tar contained in the product can cause allergies. To avoid complications, it is necessary to do a drug tolerance test by applying a small amount of it to the bend of the elbow and wait about 10 minutes.

As a rule, the following scheme is initially prescribed, which can subsequently be changed or prolonged on the recommendation of a dermatologist in accordance with the already available results:

• in the treatment of scabies, the agent is applied in a uniform thin layer to the affected area once a day. The course of treatment is 5 days, usually this is enough to completely destroy the parasites;
• with rosacea and demodicosis, liniment treatment of problem areas is performed 2 times a day. In case of edema and weeping ulcers, the drug is applied under a bandage. The duration of treatment is from 10 days to 3 months;
• in psoriasis, to relieve symptoms, it is recommended to apply the ointment to the affected areas daily before bedtime, and then gently rub it into the skin, capturing healthy areas. The procedures are performed in courses of 4 days, with a 3-day break between them;
• in the treatment of lichen ointment is used in combination with antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial drugs, for which it is applied daily before bedtime directly to the affected area or, in the case of a severe course of the disease, accompanied by severe itching, under bandage. Treatment can last from 2 weeks to a month, all this time, medical supervision is required;
• for acne, liniment is applied pointwise to the sites of inflammation (but not to fresh wounds), or, in case of profuse rashes, a thin layer on the problem area 2 times a day. The course is no more than 3 weeks, then, after a 2-week break, it can be repeated;
• with seborrhea, the ointment is applied to problem areas 1-2 times a day as part of a comprehensive treatment, combining sessions with taking multivitamins aimed at normalizing the work of the sebaceous glands, and with hydrogen sulfide baths.

In case of reddening of the skin or the appearance of a burning sensation after using the drug, you can try to reduce the concentration of active substances by mixing the ointment with any base cosmetic oil. If after that the unpleasant symptoms have not disappeared, stop treatment, consult a doctor.

For children under 18

In this age category, sulfur-tar ointment is most often used to treat scabies. Despite the good tolerance of the drug, liniment is not recommended for babies under 3 years old, since there is no data on its effect on the child's body.

For older children, the regimen is the same as for adults, but:

• a preliminary examination by a pediatrician is required;
• it is necessary to take measures to ensure that the product does not get into the child's eyes or mouth, for example, by applying a bandage to the affected area;
• the unpleasant smell of the ointment may not please the little patient;
• it may be necessary to reduce the concentration of active substances;

For pregnant

Since the components of the ointment do not enter the bloodstream and are not able to penetrate the placental barrier, the ointment is safe for pregnant and lactating mothers when it comes to mild symptoms. In case of large-scale rashes, the decision on the possibility or impossibility of therapy with this agent is made by the doctor after the diagnosis and assessment of the risk to the fetus. Nursing mothers are advised to temporarily transfer their baby to artificial feeding if treatment is needed.

For the elderly

There are no age restrictions on the use of the drug; the elderly can use the standard treatment regimen designed for adult patients.

Contraindications

Absolute contraindications include only individual intolerance to one of the components of the ointment.

In addition, you should refrain from using liniment if there are fresh ones on problem areas:

• wounds;
• scratches;
• abrasions;

  

• cuts.

Overdose

No data available.

Side effects

If you are allergic to sulfur or birch tar, an allergic reaction can manifest itself:

• redness of the skin;
• increased itching;
• the appearance of a rash.

Special recommendations

To obtain a pronounced therapeutic effect, it is important to follow all the rules for using the ointment.

Namely:

• the drug is used only externally in doses suggested by the doctor;
• the ointment is applied in a thin even layer to the affected area, and to healthy skin around it within a radius of 2 cm;
• before applying the composition, it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the skin by treating the problem area with alcohol;
• 24 hours after the procedure, the patient must take a shower and change underwear / bedding, which will avoid re-infection;
• to enhance the effect, rubbing the drug into the skin is allowed, which should be performed with light circular movements without excessive pressure;
• in the presence of weeping ulcers, as well as in order to accelerate absorption (penetration into deeper layers of the skin), in some cases an occlusive dressing is applied over the layer of ointment;
• when applying the ointment, avoid contact with eyes and mouth;
• liniment should not be applied to the scalp;
• after performing the procedure, you must wash your hands thoroughly

The smell of sulfur-tar ointment is unpleasant, quite strong and persistent, for this reason, its application to the skin is performed in the evening, if possible.

Drug interactions

Sulfur tar ointment at an affordable price does not have any effect on the effect of drugs that are administered orally, rectally, intramuscularly, intravenously.

When pretreating the skin with any oxidizing agent (hydrogen peroxide or potassium permanganate solution), sulfur, interacting with it, can cause a chemical burn. It is undesirable to use sulfur-tar ointment at the same time as other liniment, since in this case the formation of compounds is possible, the effect of which on the skin is unpredictable.

Storage conditions and periods

It is necessary to store sulfuric tar ointment in its original packaging with the lid tightly closed. Optimum temperature - 5-8^OC, the storage space should be out of reach of dampness and direct sunlight. Under the conditions described, the agent retains its therapeutic properties for 2 years, after they expiration must be disposed of: the use of an expired ointment can lead to unpredictable results.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

The ointment is available over the counter without a prescription.

Analogs

The main advantages of sulfur-tar ointment are considered to be the natural composition and the complex effect of its components on the skin, with where the healing properties of each of them are mutually enhanced, making liniment an effective means of fighting skin diseases.

There are no analogues with the same composition today. In the absence of this drug, it can be replaced with liniments based on sulfur and other substances, with similar properties that are used for skin diseases and provide an appropriate therapeutic the effect.

Or prepare it yourself by mixing petroleum jelly, birch tar, sulfur powder, taken in a ratio of 10: 3: 2 and heating the resulting mixture in a water bath until a homogeneous mass is obtained

Sulfuric ointment

The scope of the product is skin diseases caused by a fungal or parasitic infection. The sulfuric ointment contains sulfur, which occupies 1/3 of the volume, and petroleum jelly (2/3 of the volume).

Unlike the sulfur-tar analogue, sulfuric ointment is an absolutely safe drug that can be prescribed for infants, pregnant women, and lactating women. The only side effect that can occur when using it is excessive dryness of the skin.

Indications for the use of sulfuric ointment, as an antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic drug with an exfoliating and regenerating effect, are:

• demodicosis;
• fungus on the nails;
• acne;
• seborrhea;
• allergic dermatitis;
• psoriasis;
• lichen.

Sulfur-salicylic ointment

This preparation contains 2% sulfur, but it is "helped" by salicylic acid, known as an effective antibiotic and antiseptic, capable of:

• provide a drying effect;
• normalize the work of the sebaceous glands;
• have a local irritating effect, increasing blood circulation and accelerating the restoration of the normal structure of the skin.

Sulfur-salicylic ointment is successfully used for the following pathologies:

• acne;
• ringworm;
• scabies;
• demodicosis.

When using the ointment for a long time, the effectiveness of salicylic acid decreases. For this reason, you have to take breaks in treatment for 2-3 weeks.

Sulfur zinc ointment

In addition to sulfur, the preparation contains zinc oxide, which is known for its ability to accelerate wound healing and stimulate skin regeneration at the cellular level. The main area of ​​application is skin diseases, accompanied by the appearance of weeping ulcers, wounds, pustules.

Salicylic-Sulfur-Zinc Paste

Combined drug that is used for dermatitis of various etiologies, diaper rash, weeping ulcers, acne, and operates in a comprehensive manner, in several directions at once:

• sulfur derivatives provide antimicrobial, antiparasitic effect, soften the skin;
• salicylic acid suppresses the inflammatory process, and, having a local irritating effect, enhances the effect of sulfides;
• zinc - dries problem areas, facilitates and accelerates the restoration of the skin.

Peruvian balm

The drug, which is a viscous resin of dark red color, with a faint smell, reminiscent of vanilla, which is obtained from the balsam tree.

Peruvian balm is widely used in dermatology in the treatment of:

• dermatitis of various nature;
• demodicosis;
• scabies.

Permethrin

A product that comes in the form of a spray or cream and is intended mainly for the treatment of diseases, caused by parasitic infection, in particular for the fight against head and pubic lice, as well as scabies ticks. The therapeutic effect is based on the ability of the active substance to destroy the nerve cells of insects.

Spregal

A drug for the treatment of scabies with two active ingredients:

• esdepalletrin - a neurotoxic poison that is safe for humans, but deadly for parasitic insects;
• piperonil, which enhances the effect of esdepalletrin.

The drug should not be used by patients prone to allergic reactions, chronic bronchial diseases, nursing mothers.

Benzyl benzoate

Antiparasitic ointment based on medical benzyl benzoate, which is used to combat the scabies mite: penetrating under the chitinous cover of the insect.

It causes the death of larvae and adults, but does not affect eggs, therefore, requires a second course of treatment.

Berestin

A preparation based on birch tar, which has a keratoplastic, disinfecting, drying, anesthetic effect, which is intended to combat the following skin problems:

• psoriasis;
• microbial and seborrheic eczema;
• neurodermatitis;
• seborrhea.

The drug is not prescribed for the acute course of the disease, for pathologies of the kidneys, liver, heart, pancreas, it is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women.

"Miroslavna", tar ointment

A preparation based on birch tar and a complex of medicinal herbs with the addition of beeswax and propolis:

• has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial properties;
• eliminates itching, swelling;
• promotes the early restoration of the integrity of the skin.

Designed to combat:

• mycoses;
• demodicosis;
• ringworm.

Also, the ointment is able to alleviate the patient's condition and prevent the spread of the disease in psoriasis and herpes.

It is recommended to use it twice a day, for 3 weeks, then a break of 14 days is required, after which the treatment can be continued.

Zinc ointment

The action of the drug is based on the ability of zinc oxide to have an astringent, disinfectant, drying effect on the skin.

The ointment is used for skin diseases associated with the abundant release of exudate from the surface of the affected areas:

• trophic ulcers;
• herpes;
• streptoderma;
• dermatitis.

Clotrimazole

Antifungal agent based on clotrimazole, which has a pronounced antimycotic effect. It is widely used in the treatment of varieties of lichen caused by a yeast-like fungus. The ointment is applied to the affected areas daily, every 6 hours, the course of treatment is 2 months.

Sulfur-tar ointment favorably differs from all the listed preparations in its natural composition, wide spectrum of action, safety, insignificant the number of contraindications, an acceptable price and, finally, high efficiency, making it one of the most popular means of solving skin problems.

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