Atopic bath gel. Price, reviews

Atopic is a drug, which is recommended for use in newborns from the 1st month of life. The main purpose of the active ingredients of the bathing gel is to gently and safely cleanse the skin of the body and scalp of the child with atopic dermatitis.

This is an inflammatory disease of a chronic recurrent course, which occurs, as a rule, in the first six months of a baby's life, characterized by flaky and rough skin on the cheeks or in the form of small red rashes. If left untreated, red spots can spread throughout the body. Atopic bathing gel from head to toe allows not only to preserve the protective functions of the epidermis, but also not to dry out delicate sensitive skin.

Composition and form of release

Atopic gel has the main active ingredient - PEG-7 (glyceryl cocoate or a mixture of polyethylene glycol and fatty acids derived from coconut oil), as well as sodium cocoamphoacetate, which can provide a gentle cleansing action; disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a soft anionic surfactant that does not contain sulfates (does not sulfate during production).

In addition, the product includes:

• glycerin, which is an organic substance that belongs to the class of polyhydric alcohols and is miscible with ethanol / water;
• depleted grain wax extract;
• vegetable oil extracted by cold pressing of the nucleoli contained in the seeds of the prickly argan fruit;
• trimethylaminoacetic acid (betaine);
• shea butter, which, due to its antibacterial effect, minimizes the number of rashes, relieves itching and inflammation, accelerates the healing process;
• sodium benzoate;
• tri-basic carboxylic acid;
• water.

Atopic exists in 2 dosage forms: cream and gel. As for the cream for daily use, pediatricians and dermatologists recommend using it after each washing of the baby during a diaper change.

Before using a pharmacological product in the form of a cream, the skin must not only be washed with warm water, but also cleaned with a baby lotion for hygienic / therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. It is advisable to refuse vigorous rubbing of Atopic gel when washing a child.

The average cost of Atopic baby soothing cream is 370 rubles. The price tag for the drug in the form of a bathing gel in Moscow pharmacies starts at 460 rubles. (may vary depending on the remoteness of the pharmacy). A pharmacological product with a viscous consistency is sold in plastic bottles with a 200 ml dispenser.

Action

Atopic bath gel is formulated on the basis of natural ingredients and substances that have not been obtained by chemical synthesis, but isolated from natural matrices by physical methods (filtration, crystallization, extraction, centrifugation).

The therapeutic effect as a result of the interaction of the drug with cellular receptors is as follows:

• strengthening the lipid-epidermal barrier, which is located directly in the epidermis, protects the body and skin from dehydration through the mechanism of trans-epidermal moisture loss (TEPL);
• elimination of dryness, itching, signs of skin irritation with increased sensitivity that occurs when the protective film with lipids does not fulfill the functions assigned to it due to the lack of effectiveness of the local immunity;
• intense hydration;
• protection against allergic lesions - a group of diseases that have a genetic basis, the manifestation of which is stimulated by exposure to allergens;
• suppression of the inflammatory process, which can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and provoke tissue scarring.

High performance after using the Atopik series products is due to the properties of active compounds. The main ones are presented in the table below.

Component	Description
D-panthenol	Plays the role of the most important link in maintaining the normal functioning of the skin. Has a slight anti-inflammatory effect, takes part in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, stimulates the process of natural regeneration of the dermis in bullous and blistering dermatitis.
Vitamin E	In the course of research, it was found that vitamin E restores metabolic processes with the participation of fats, water, enzymes and carbohydrates; blocks the main damaging effect of free radicals - oxidative or oxidative stress. Fat-soluble vitamin E, represented by a whole group of tocopherols and tocotrienols, is also involved in the formation of the protective functions of the skin.
Argan oil	A rare and richest source of nutrients, which is 80% fatty acids (in particular, Omega-6, linoleic and oligo-linoleic acid). Moroccan oil extract protects the skin from the effects of solar ultraviolet radiation, acts as an effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Promotes intense hydration and softening of the skin.
Glycerol	An environmentally friendly moisturizing agent, the molecules of which, using osmosis, attract moisture to where there is less moisture. Simply put, if the concentration of fluid in the lower layers of the skin is high (puffiness, for example), glycerin will "pull" it up in order to achieve balance. Organic matter also cleanses the epidermis from keratinized cells.
Natural α-bisabolol	Herbal component, the effect of which can be prophylactic or even curative. Bisabolol significantly reduces flaking, activates healing processes, reduces redness, and fights against harmful microorganisms.

Atopic bath gel due to the content of natural emulsifiers traditionally used as ingredients in food products, and emollients that have a softening and moisturizing effect on the skin, normalizes the protective barrier, eliminates itching and soothes inflamed skin cover.

Benefits of using

The popularity of the universal bathing product Atopic in the form of a gel is due to the fact that it is the least aggressive for baby skin, rinses off easily and without residue, suitable for washing baby from head to head heels.

As for the advantages of the product, they are as follows:

• the absence in the composition of toxic elements and compounds that can be dangerous for a weak child's body;
• can be used by children of different age groups, regardless of their psychophysiological development;
• it is permissible to use it both as an independent drug for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, and in combination therapy with other drugs;
• strengthening of local immunity - a set of devices that protect surfaces in contact with the external environment from foreign biological agents, as well as active participation in maintaining the constancy of the internal environment of the body, its integrity;
• restoration of the hydrolipidic mantle of the skin, which, like a wax coating, protects the dermis from excessive solar radiation, waterlogging, negative effects of the external environment, infections; this stimulates the release of glycerin, which is a link between water from the ambient air and the surface of the skin.

Regular bathing with Atopic gel stops the synthesis of histamines, which are formed from histidine under the influence of the enzyme histidine decarboxylase. The active ingredients of natural origin intensively moisturize the skin (while maintaining a sufficient level of moisture is difficult), preventing it from tightness, peeling and irritability.

Indications for use

Atopic in the form of a bathing gel is prescribed for babies with sensitive and dry skin; patients with bullous dermatoses, eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus; atopics - people with an atopic predisposition. Atopic dermatitis belongs to the group of chronic inflammatory skin diseases, a distinctive feature of which is an allergic nature, and which are usually inherited.

An inevitable symptom of this disease is itching and eczema, which in turn leads to psychological and emotional stress. An unpleasant sensation of irritation, burning and tingling in any part of the skin must be fought, as well as suppressing the urgent need to rub or scratch this area. Itchy skin becomes not only the cause of the rash, but also irritability, insomnia, depression, and increased fatigue.

It is possible to control the appearance of symptoms of topical dermatitis with the help of Atopic gel.

In addition, experts prescribe this remedy for such pathological conditions:

• Chapping of the skin, characterized by a deterioration in its condition due to aggressive environmental influences in the cold season. It manifests itself in redness, crackling, roughness.
• Superficial and shallow burns (first degree) caused by high temperatures or chemicals (alkali, acid, heavy metal salts). The symptomatic picture is presented by redness, pain, slight swelling, dry skin without blisters.
• Desquamation, which from a physiological point of view is an excessive separation of dead cells of the epidermis, and can indicate the presence of endocrine diseases, metabolic disorders, some neurological diseases (neuralgia, depression).
• Swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in a specific area of ​​the body. A distinctive symptom is represented by an increase in the skin in the area that was affected.
• Dehydration of the skin, which is most often associated with a lack of moisture, and is accompanied by a feeling of tightness, peeling, irritation, and increased sensitivity. This is manifested under the influence of a variety of external factors: from the hot summer sun to dry indoor air.

Atopic bathing gel is also recommended for use in case of mild frostbite, when the affected area of ​​the skin becomes pale, with a marbled color, and after warming it turns red and swells. Symptoms of frostbite include tingling with subsequent numbness of the affected area, itching, minor pain.

An equally effective remedy for diathesis, the symptomatic picture of which includes allergic reactions, respiratory infections, acid-base metabolism disorders, convulsive syndrome and psoriasis - a chronic non-infectious disease, which is manifested by the formation of red, excessively dry, raised spots above the skin surface - papules, which merge with each other, forming plaques.

Are there any contraindications?

Atopic as an aid for atopic skin is strictly forbidden to use in case of individual intolerance to the components that make up the bathing gel; with various lesions of the epidermis caused by the introduction of mycobacterium tuberculosis (Koch bacteria) into it. The causative agent of this disease enters the skin or mucous membrane of the mouth, usually through the blood or lymph from any tuberculous focus in the internal organs.

Also, Atopik is contraindicated in viral dermatoses - diseases of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the penetration and reproduction of viruses.

Dermatoses of viral etiology include:

• genital warts;
• herpes;
• molluscum contagiosum (infection caused by one of the smallpox viruses);
• warts.

The product should not be used for post-vaccination skin reactions. For example, when, after BCG, a papule appears at the injection site, which erodes, leaving a scar behind; after adsorbed diphtheria-tetanus pertussis vaccine, slight swelling and pain appear at the injection site.

Other contraindications for the use of Atopic gel are represented by "rosacea" - a chronic recurrent disease of the skin of the face, the symptomatic picture of which includes redness, expansion of small and superficial vessels of the skin of the face, the formation of dense, sharply defined pimples, and swelling; open wounds, oncological pathologies of the epidermis.

Method of administration and dosage

A few drops of the gel must be applied to the hands and rubbed until a soft foam begins to form, which should then be spread with gentle movements over the skin / hair of a child or adult. If you wish, you can take a bath by adding a little gel under running water. At the final stage of the procedure, do not wipe the skin too vigorously, it is enough to gently blot it with a towel.

Storage conditions

Atopic bathing gel, like any other dermatological agent of complex action, with storage in the wrong place can not only lose its medicinal properties, but also become dangerous for health. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to store the drug in the manufacturer's sealed packaging, separately from food and feed.

The storage place must be dry, protected from light (the temperature should range from 0 ° C to 25 ° C) and out of reach of children. Ideally, this is a lockable first aid kit that can be placed on the top shelf or hidden in a closet. As an additional safety measure, you do not need to reach and open the first-aid kit in the presence of the child, so that he does not suddenly have unnecessary curiosity.

You cannot store bathing gel longer than the period indicated on the package. It is also worth considering the fact that after the package has been opened, the shelf life may be reduced. All these nuances, as a rule, are indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging.

A short list of analogues

In the absence of Atopic gel in the pharmacy, you can replace it with products that include identical active ingredients (full analogs) or active substances with a similar mechanism of action (group generics).

Below is a list of Russian and imported substitutes with a similar principle of action:

• Bepanten, which is used for the prevention and treatment of dry skin in violation of the integrity of its integuments. It is prescribed to combat diaper rash and diaper dermatitis, minor burns, abrasions. Women who are breastfeeding can use the product to care for their breasts, to treat dry nipples and painful cracks.
• Balm-emollient "Stelatopia". Promotes skin hydration, replenishes lipid levels and reduces discomfort. Effective for strengthening the epidermis's own protective function and preserving its resources thanks to patented biomimetic ingredient isolated from avocado to protect the skin's barrier from external environmental factors.
• Sudokrem, which is an antifungal, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and antibacterial agent. A distinctive feature of the cream is a water-repellent base capable of forming a protective a barrier that prevents contact of irritating substances (urine and feces) with the skin when diaper dermatitis.

From other generics, dermatologists isolate the regenerating cream-emulsion Mustela, a cream with an oily, rich texture Bioderma Sensibio Forte, which effectively fights irritation and inflammation, removes dehydration of the skin, copes well with the effects of sun burns.

Atopic is an excellent tool with which you can cleanse the skin even during an exacerbation of dermatitis, when bubbles, crust, swelling appear on the skin and lichenization develops in areas of chronic inflammation. By adding a few drops of bathing gel to the bath or rubbing it into the skin with massage movements, you can relieve the symptoms of viral dermatoses not only in a small child, but also in an adult.

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