Ointment from boils pulling pus, with an antibiotic for the treatment of acne, boil on the face: Ichthyol, Vishnevsky, Triderm, Levomekol

Furuncle - purulent inflammation of the skin bacterial origin, localized in the area of ​​the hair follicle and surrounding tissues. For the treatment of inflammation, stretching, antiseptic and healing ointments are used.

The main signs of boils and acne

Acne, like boils, is a purulent-inflammatory skin disease that has both similar and distinctive features.

The main signs	Comparative characteristics
Boils	Acne
Damage area	Inflammation affects the hair follicle, adjacent connective tissue, and the sebaceous gland	Only hair follicles and sebaceous glands are affected, without spreading to surrounding tissues
Causative agent	Staphylococci, streptococci (most often Staphylococcus aureus)	Propionic bacteria
Localization	Occur on any part of the body that has hair (except for the feet and palms)	Most often appear on the face
Appearance	A swelling of red color, in the center of which, during the progression of the disease, a rod with pus appears	Swelling that is white or reddish, lacks a shaft
Manifestation symptoms	Soreness of the inflamed area (not only when touched), an increase in the area of ​​inflammation, an increase in body temperature	Most often, pain is absent or mild (appears only when touched), there is no temperature and the inflamed area does not increase
Additional symptoms	General intoxication, expressed in the form of overwork, muscle pain and weakness, headache	Absent
Complications	Growth into a carbuncle (multiple inflammation of the hair follicles), blood poisoning, thrombosis, the development of arthritis and meningitis	Absent
Duration of flow	From 7 to 14 days, passing through 4 stages of development: 1) the initial stage of inflammation; 2) maturation of the rod; 3) autopsy; 4) healing and recovery.	3 to 7 days

The multiple manifestation of inflammatory foci of infection is called furunculosis, which can sometimes take on a chronic form.

When is it appropriate to use ointments?

Ointments that draw out pus and accelerate the ripening of an abscess are the most common topical agents used in the treatment of boils. Their use is permissible even before the visit to the doctor. However, only a doctor can prescribe a comprehensive treatment aimed at eliminating the cause of boils.

Treatment of boils occurs in several stages:

• means to accelerate the maturation of the boil and anti-inflammatory drugs aimed at eliminating pain;
• pulling drugs;
• wound healing agents;
• antibacterial drugs to eliminate infection;
• vitamins to restore the body and increase immunity.

The use of ointments is justified at all stages of treatment due to their high efficiency. For the correct selection of the drug, it is only necessary to determine the stage of development of inflammation.

But the use of ointments alone is possible in the case of a single manifestation of a boil. With the development of furunculosis or the appearance of inflammation in the face, neck and groin area, the help of a qualified specialist is required, and additional treatment with other drugs.

Before applying the ointment at any stage of treatment, pretreatment of the skin with antiseptic agents is required.

Types of ointments for the treatment of boils and purulent acne

Depending on the stage of development of the boil, various types of ointment can be used:

• To eliminate the pathogen, use an antibacterial ointment.
• Stretching ointment from boils is used at the stage of maturation and breakthrough of the abscess.
• Wound healing ointment - during the healing period.

Most ointments have several pronounced effects at once in various combinations: antibacterial, analgesic, stretching, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic.

Antibacterial

The action of antibacterial ointments is aimed at eliminating the focus of inflammation and eliminating the further spread of infection to the adjacent skin. They have the ability to soften the connective tissue, so their use is advisable only at an early stage of inflammation or after the breakthrough of the boil.

Otherwise, they will not have the desired effect and sometimes can start the opposite process, promoting the advancement of the infection to the adjacent areas of the subcutaneous layer. However, many antimicrobial drugs are combined, combining several properties at once, so they can be used at the stage of maturation (according to the instructions).

Among antibacterial ointments, the most commonly used are:

• Synthomycin;
• Tetracycline;
• Levomekol;
• Bactroban;
• Erythromycin;
• Baneocin;
• Triderm;
• Ofloxacin.

Most often, antibiotics are prescribed when boils and abscesses occur in the face and neck, in other cases - according to the testimony of a doctor.

Pulling

Ointment from boils, which draws pus from the hair follicle, acts not only for its intended purpose, but also helps to accelerate the aging of inflammation. They are recommended to be used at the stage of pustule formation and exit of the rod head.

The pulling effect is possessed by:

• Heparin ointment;
• Vishnevsky balsamic liniment;
• Ichthyol ointment;
• Sulfuric ointment;
• Synthomycin ointment.

Healing

Healing ointments are aimed at accelerating the process of tissue regeneration of the wound surface and eliminating the accompanying consequences - scars, scars, bruises. They are used after the complete removal of the necrotic rod and the remnants of pus.

Wound healing properties are possessed by:

• Zinc ointment;
• Actovegin;
• Vishnevsky balsamic liniment;
• Bepanten;
• Dexpanthenol;
• Naftaderm;
• Solcoseryl;
• Stellanin-PEG;
• Rescuer.

Other

In the complex treatment of boils, drugs can be additionally used to eliminate the accompanying symptoms or the inflammation itself when the slightest signs of manifestation:

• anti-inflammatory solutions (Boric acid, Salicylic acid, Dimexide);
• antiseptic agents (Chlorhexidine, Miramistin, Furacilin, Dimexide, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, Ichthyol ointment);
• ointments that stop ripening (Baneocin, Sinaflan, Sulfur ointment, Advantan, Ftorocort);
• homeopathic ointments for relieving inflammation, accelerating maturation and resorption (Traumeel C, Arnika, Gepar sulfur).

Effective topical preparations for treating boils and acne on the face and other parts of the body

Ointment for boils (stretching, wound healing or stopping inflammation) can be used to treat any part of the body. However, on the face, they should be used with extreme caution and prior consultation with a doctor, so as not to aggravate the situation.

Ointments for acne and boils have a local effect, affecting only the focus of inflammation, without further penetration into the bloodstream. Because of this feature, they have a small list of contraindications, often limited only by the intolerance of the substances that make up their composition.

Levomekol

It is a combined agent that has an antibacterial and healing effect.

The main active ingredients are:

• methyluracil (40 mg per 1 g), which has immunostimulating properties, and increases the ability to restore the skin;
• chloramphenicol (7.5 mg per 1 g), which has an antimicrobial effect and destroys pathogenic flora.

The ointment is used at the stage of formation of the purulent-necrotic contents of a boil or pimple in the form surface dressings or introduction into the crater of the wound surface containing pus (after opening), using catheter. Treatment is carried out from 7 to 10 days, applying bandages to dry, cleansed skin 2 times a day.

An absolute contraindication to use is children under 1 year of age and individual intolerance to the components of the drug. Relative contraindications include pregnancy and lactation. The cost of Levomekol ointment varies between 105 - 140 rubles.

Vishnevsky balsamic liniment

An ointment consisting of natural ingredients and having a specific odor is used in the treatment of any skin diseases of an infectious and inflammatory origin (boils, acne, bedsores, burns and ulcers) due to its wide spectrum of action, as:

• antimicrobial agent;
• wound healing drug;
• disinfectant.

100 g of ointment contains:

• 3 g xeroform - an antiseptic substance with a drying effect;
• 3 g of tar, which accelerates the ripening process of the boil.

Since its components have emollient properties, it is recommended to use the ointment on 1, 3 and 4 stages of development of the boil (with the exception of the ripening period of the rod), in order to avoid spread infections. The ointment, as in the previous case, is applied to the problem area of ​​the skin under the bandage for at least 8 hours. The cost ranges from 25 to 50 rubles.

The only contraindication for its use is hypersensitivity and allergy to the components of the drug.

Baneocin

An antibacterial drug containing 2 antibiotics at once:

• neomycin (5000 IU per gram);
• bacitracin (250 IU per 1 g).

The modern remedy has a wide spectrum of action and actively destroys pathogenic microorganisms, giving a visible effect after the first application. The ointment is used in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory skin lesions (boils, carbuncles, eczema, burns, infected wounds, cuts and abrasions) and for the prevention of infections in the postoperative period.

The composition is applied to the inflamed areas up to 2 - 4 times a day, both under a bandage and without it. The course of treatment is 7 days.

The drug is contraindicated in:

• extensive lesions of skin areas (exceeding the size of a human palm), due to possible intoxication of the body;
• allergies to the components of the ointment;
• combined use with aminoglycoside antibiotics;
• infections of the external auditory canals with a violation of the integrity of the tympanic membrane;
• disorders of the excretory system against the background of existing renal or heart failure.

Relative contraindications include:

• the presence of neuromuscular diseases;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• disturbances in the work of the kidneys and liver.

The cost of the ointment is quite high and ranges from 200 to 480 rubles.

Tetracycline ointment

Another antibacterial drug, distinguished by its versatility and budgetary price (from 30 rubles), the main active ingredient of which is tetracycline (30 mg per 1 g of ointment).

The ointment is indicated for:

• purulent skin infections;
• eye infections (there is a less concentrated eye ointment);
• for prophylactic purposes after surgery.

It is used after the breakthrough of the boil, up to 5 times a day, applying under the bandage for 3 to 4 hours. The duration of treatment is 7-14 days.

Contraindications:

• liver disease;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• intolerance to the components;
• mycoses;
• leukopenia.

The ointment has age restrictions and is approved for the treatment of children who have reached the age of 8.

Ichthyol ointment

Ointment from boils, which draws out pus and relieves inflammation, has an additional analgesic effect and is able to accelerate tissue regeneration. The main active ingredient is natural ichthyol obtained from shale coke resins. Therefore, the ointment has a pronounced specific sulfuric odor.

It is used for boils, acne, ulcers, eczema, burns, dermatitis, arthritis and has practically no contraindications, with the exception of hypersensitivity to ichthyol.

For effective treatment of boils, the ointment is applied under the bandage for at least 8 hours, leaving such a compress overnight. It can be used both to accelerate the maturation of the rod and to pull it out upon breakout. The average cost of the ointment is 30 - 50 rubles.

Triderm

The drug is a combined type, combining antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties.

It contains 3 main active ingredients:

• antibiotic gentamicin (1 mg in 1 g of ointment);
• clotrimazole (10 mg per 1 g) - antifungal component of the drug;
• betamethasone (643 mcg) relieves inflammation and has an anti-allergenic effect.

The remedy is used in the treatment of:

• dermatitis of various etiologies;
• boils and abscesses;
• dermatomycosis;
• eczema;
• chronic lichen.

The ointment is applied in a thin layer to the affected area and adjacent tissues up to 2 times a day, the duration of the course is from 7 to 14 days.

The tool has a number of contraindications and is prohibited when:

• herpes;
• tuberculosis of the skin;
• the presence of open wounds in the area of ​​inflammation;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• syphilis;
• chickenpox.

It is not recommended to use the ointment for children under 2 years of age, as well as for pregnant and lactating women.

The cost of the drug ranges from 600 to 950 rubles.

Heparin ointment

Possesses antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, gives an analgesic effect. The ointment promotes vasodilation, preventing blood clots.

1 g of the preparation contains:

• 100 IU sodium heparin, which acts as a coagulant to prevent blood clotting;
• 800 mcg of benzyl nicotine, which has anesthetic properties;
• 40 mg of benzocaine, which activates blood flow and dilates blood vessels.

It is advisable to use heparin ointment during the formation of the rod in order to accelerate its maturation and exit. It is applied in a thin layer to clean skin up to 3 times a day. The duration of treatment can be up to 2 weeks.

In addition to treating boils and abscesses, the ointment is used for:

• bruises, bruises, edema and trauma;
• thrombophlebitis and varicose veins;
• superficial mastitis;
• hemorrhoids;
• trophic ulcers.

At the same time, it has a number of contraindications:

• children under 2 years old;
• open wound surfaces of the skin;
• problems with blood clotting;
• ulcerative necrotic processes.

The cost of the drug is from 40 to 90 rubles.

Synthomycin ointment

Antibacterial liniment with anti-inflammatory and drying effect, used to accelerate the maturation of the rod and draw out pus.

The main active ingredient of the drug is chloramphenicol, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, the resistance of pathogenic microorganisms to which is poorly expressed. It is applied before opening the boil once a day. The best effect is achieved when applied under a bandage, which can be left on the affected area for a day.

The ointment is used for a variety of purulent skin lesions:

• burns of II and III degree;
• furunculosis;
• trophic ulcers;
• any purulent wounds;
• acne.

Contraindications to the use of the drug:

• fungal skin diseases;
• eczema;
• liver and kidney disease;
• blood diseases;
• lack of glucose in the body;
• sensitivity to drug components.

The use of the ointment is unacceptable for babies in the first month of life, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Its cost is 33 - 90 rubles.

Oflokain

An anti-inflammatory ointment with an antibiotic, which has an analgesic effect, thanks to its main components:

• lidocaine;
• ofloxacin.

The ointment relieves pain, swelling and itching well at the initial stage of inflammation (before the formation of the rod) and after a breakthrough. It is applied to the affected skin 1 - 2 times a day under a bandage. The duration of the course is on average 7 days and depends on the complexity of the course of the disease.

The ointment is indicated for:

• purulent wounds and inflammations;
• bedsores;
• burns;
• boils and abscesses;
• infected skin lesions;
• after amputation of limbs.

The use of the ointment is contraindicated in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The cost of the drug is 140 - 350 rubles.

Levosin

In terms of the method of exposure and composition, it is often compared with the drug Levomekol. However, unlike the latter, Levosin contains another type of antibiotic (in addition to chloramphenicol) - sulfadimethoxine, as well as the low-toxic anesthetic substance trimecaine.

Therefore, Levosin is a more concentrated antibiotic with an additional analgesic effect. Otherwise, these ointments are identical in the method of application, indications and contraindications. The cost of the drug is from 65 to 85 rubles.

Streptocide ointment

Antimicrobial ointment based on a broad-spectrum antibiotic - sulfanilamide (10 g per 100 g of the drug).

It is used in the treatment of:

• various ulcers;
• purulent-infected inflammations and wounds;
• burns of I and II degrees;
• cracks in the skin.

With boils, the ointment effectively copes with the infection during the healing period and promotes the regeneration of skin cells. Dressings with the drug are applied to the affected area up to 3 - 4 times a day.

Contraindications to the use of the ointment are:

• kidney and blood diseases;
• nephrosis;
• lack of glucose;
• sensitivity to drug components;
• anemia;
• thyrotoxicosis;
• porphyria;
• nephritis;
• the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The cost of the ointment is from 55 to 100 rubles.

Sulfuric ointment

The drug is made on the basis of precipitated sulfur, which upon contact with the skin forms pentathionic acid and sulfide compounds with antimicrobial and antipruritic properties.

The ointment is used for boils, acne, abscesses and scabies. With boils, the composition is applied to the affected skin after opening the abscess. It has a rather weak antimicrobial effect (in comparison with other ointments), but it is able to accelerate tissue regeneration during the recovery period.

Most often, sulfuric ointment is used in the treatment of acne and acne. The only contraindication to use is sensitivity to sulfur preparations. The cost of the product is low - from 23 to 50 rubles.

Ointment for the treatment of boils is a universal remedy represented by a wide variety of drugs on the medication market, and used at all stages of treatment of abscesses for disinfection, elimination of infection and pulling out purulent-necrotic content. The main rule for using any ointment is the correspondence of the effect exerted to one or another stage of development of the boil.

Author: Anna Lalochkina

Article design: Vladimir the Great

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