Emollients for atopic dermatitis in children, infants, adults. That is, a list of cheap, effective drugs. Names and prices

Gaseous pollution and air pollution, excess chemicals in food, general environmental provoke medium, according to WHO statistics, in most of the young generation allergic reaction. Pediatricians are increasingly ascertain in children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis and recommend when it occurs emolentosoderzhaschie use drugs.

Determination of emollients

Emollients - fat-like substances, which are an integral part of creams, ointments, gels, facilitating atopic dermatitis (neurodermatitis) - peeling, rash, pruritus cutaneous dehydration cover. Due to its oil-based data means form on the skin a light protective film, which protects against loss of moisture and feeds the affected areas.

Dermatologists recommend a particular drug and its form, given the degree of intensity of the cutaneous manifestations, age of the patient. Kids often suited delicate texture, older children and adults - a more dense.

Types and composition

Emollients come in several forms:

• plant species represented oils of plants such as jojoba, olive, castor tree, peach. This is the most harmless and hypoallergenic components, so it is often used for infants.
• natural substances non-plant origin - wax, stearic acid, lanolin, which have the effect of shielding but allows the skin to breathe and does not clog the pores.
• synthetic - a silicone polymer which is prepared in the laboratory by a combination of essential oils and fatty acids. These include petrolatum, propileneglikol, octyldodecanol.
• petrochemical derivatives - oils, which are based on petroleum jelly, mineral oil or paraffin.

In pure form, emollients are used infrequently. This is due to the fact that after application to the skin they dry to form a film which does not function properly pores. Emollients are the one of the main ingredients and a variety of cosmetic formulations, where there are components that allow the skin to breathe freely.

They are as follows:

• creams, gels, - used with a small peeling and the accompanying itching;
• ointment - is recommended when expressed forms of dermatitis is more saturated and effectively feeding the epidermis;
• emulsion for use when bathing - suitable for children up to 3-4 years;
• shampoos - act as a preventative measure, contributing to lower sound itching scalp;
• soaps, lotions - additional protection and cleansing of the skin;
• jelly - recommended for babies from 0 to 3-4 years.

Operating principle

Emollients for atopic dermatitis in children are not drugs, but rather a preventive measure and means of alleviating symptoms.

The principles of their operation are as follows:

• prevention of dry skin by formation of a protective film thereon, retaining moisture;

  

• easy application on all problem areas and rapid absorption;
• substance only works on the surface of the skin, settling into her horny part, it does not affect the epidermis and does not participate in the metabolic processes;
• It helps to restore the water-lipid balance of the surface skin layer;
• It helps to restore the body fat of the dermis.

Pros and cons of using

Emollients are easy to use, does not require special skills and allow you to:

• make the skin soft and supple;
• to maintain the necessary level of water-lipid balance;
• eliminate peeling;
• reduce the intensity of itching;
• prevent cracking and the risk of penetration of harmful bacteria through them;
• reduce inflammation;
• carry out systematic preventive procedures without fear of addiction;
• activate the process of tissue regeneration.

Along with the advantages, the use of these funds, there are a few drawbacks:

• idiosyncrasy any components;
• when used for a long time - clogged pores, which can lead to acne or acne;
  
• condition may be aggravated in terms of inflammation and hyperemia at misuse ointments or creams (absence of elementary hygiene, systematic unnecessarily excessive lubrication);
• the high cost of most fabric softeners;
• funds that are available for the kids, do not contain preservatives, so long stored, not used after the expiry date, as they can cause unpredictable reactions.

issuance

Given the intensity of allergic reactions, the degree of vulnerability and tenderness of the skin, all drugs can be divided into groups based on consistency and application method.

They are:

• creams and ointments;
• Water softening solutions;
• products for washing the hair and body;
• delicate and creamy milk.

Children at an early age are recommended gentle, easy to apply, and the wicking agent, as well as gels for bathing. In older age and larger lesions are effective creams and ointments usual consistency, more prevention can act as shampoos, soaps, gels, bath preparations, lotions.

How to choose

For right choice of products containing emollients, it is recommended to pay attention to the content of labels.

Most often, the presence of one or more of the following titles will confirm that the product is properly selected:

• Jojoba Oil - Jojoba Oil;
• Olive Oil - Olive oil;
• Castor Oil - Castor Oil;
• Stearyl alcohol - stearyl alcohol;
• Lanoline - lanolin;
• Beeswax - adapted beeswax;
• Ceresin - ceresin;
• Vaseline - vazilin;
• Propyleneglycol - synthetic product propileneglisol;
• Paraffinum - paraffin.

When it comes to children, the selection of funds from certain manufacturers better carry out under the supervision of a pediatrician or allergist. For problem areas of the face and neck are choosing lotion or emulsion. When skin lesions on the body is recommended to stop the choice on a cream or ointment.

In the acute phase of dermatitis should pay attention to the efficiency and versatility of the drug to quickly locate manifestations. As a rule, it is expensive imported softeners. On the cheaper you can proceed to the stage of extinction allergies.

In order to prevent the practice of using single-component options - vegetable oils or mineral oils.

When buying children's emolentosoderzhaschih funds necessary to pay attention to the expiry date and ingredients - unacceptable presence hormonal elements aromatizaticheskih agents, preservatives, artificial dyes.

Recommendations for use

When atropicheskom dermatitis in the selection of emollients designed for infants, most parents have questions about their correct use.

Some advice for such cases:

• Should take into account the extent, the size of the affected areas of skin sensitivity. For small peeling in infants caused by dryness, it is recommended to apply the jelly, balms, sweet creams, during intense manifestations or at an older age - creams or ointments ordinary consistency.
• Softeners should contain only natural ingredients possible, or specifically designed to relieve symptoms of dermatitis components of artificial origin.
• Must adhere to the shelf life and storage rules.
• When using the chosen means it is recommended to test the sample in a small area the inner surface of the wrist or elbow to identify an individual child's response to a drug. Redness of the treated area will be used to talk about the undesirability of the selected emollient.
• softeners Efficiency is enhanced if they are applied to damp, for example, after water treatment, and then carefully the dried skin.
  
• Apply tools are best for 30-40 minutes. before the release of the child for a walk. This will allow the cream to absorb and reduce the risk of effects on the skin of dust and sunlight.

Schemes use emollients are similar with regard to newborns, older children and adults:

• Drugs of any form are applied on clean skin. If this means for bathing, they are used after the main wash when rinsing, according to instructions. Exception - shampoos and soaps with emollients, as they are designed and cleansing and relief of allergy symptoms.
• Fabric softeners in the form of a cream, a milk, an ointment, a gel applied not only to the problem area, but also in adjacent areas.
• In remission affected areas are treated 1 time per day.
• During exacerbation of emollients applied up to 4 times per day. In special cases, in consultation with the pediatrician use drugs doubled.
• Skin prone to manifestations of dermatitis, you must constantly commute to prevent the appearance of dryness.

Preparations for adults

When it comes to dermatitis in adults, more often it has already developed a disease associated with resistant pathogens. With this embodiment, simply cosmetics may not be sufficient, however applicable combined treatment and concomitant medications.

The list:

• A-Derma exomega - emolentosoderzhaschee balms, creams. They include oat extract. Price - 380-500 rub.
  
• Oilatum - various preparation forms include lanolin, paraffin, facilitating removal of itching and skin moisturizing. Price - from 450 rubles.
• cream Sanosan - comprising D-panthenol and herbal extracts, it has a soothing, healing effect. Price - from 250 rubles. per 150 ml.
• Avene trixera crem Emollient - the fat-containing cream base includes lipids, linoleic, lenolenovuyu acid. Particularly effective is the application immediately after a bath on a slightly damp skin yet. Price - from 550 rubles.

For more obvious result dermatologists further recommend the use of salicylic acid or urea exfoliating dead cells and muting itching. These funds are used at the beginning of the treatment process.

Baby Toddler

Emollients for atopic dermatitis in children should be chosen with extreme caution, given its increased sensitivity.

Pediatricians recommend the use of:

• Balsam "Topikrem" - thanks to the natural wax, allantoin, glycerin, linseed oil and shea butter, the tool treats, nourishes and restores problem areas. Price - 1000 rubles. per 0.5 liter.
  
• Milk "A-Derma Eksomega" - moisturizing, protecting the means used for prevention. It has similar properties and the eponymous cream. Price - from 450 rubles.
• Noreva kserodian - approved for use in the first days of life. It acts as a care agent for the skin prone to or dermatitis neurodermatitis. Price - 1300 rubles.
• "Darden Lipo" - lightweight balm is used for redness and swelling caused by all forms of atropicheskoy allergies. Price - from 400 rubles.
• cream Oila - effective in the treatment of dermatitis, eliminates peeling, retains moisture in the skin. Price - from 600 rubles.

The drugs can be sold in pharmacies and cosmetics stores. Upon acquisition is necessary to look at the conditions and duration of storage. Devoid of preservatives, they have little time to use.

Cheap, but effective drugs

Emollients for atopic dermatitis in children have different price range, depending on the country of manufacture. Multicomponent foreign cosmetics production using emollients costs several times more expensive than domestic one-component tools.

If you wish to save, you can use the facilities from the list:

• cosmetic vaseline (65 rub.);
• mineral oil for cosmetic purposes (100 rubles.);
• jojoba oil (from 60 rubles. 100-150 ml);
• extra virgin olive oil (from 1000 rub. for 1 liter).

Available data do not always have the means here, each manufacturer has the right to give the name of the registration of the product at its discretion.

The aid will come printed on the package structure where the above mentioned substances will be 85-100% of the total weight.

Remember that the one-component drugs are effective in remission, but not acute, because most of them helps to soften the skin and maintain its moisture, but does not reduce inflammation.

To soften the skin and prevent itching use:

• Children cream (120 rubles.);
• Cream La Cream (300 rub.);
• Bipanten (550 rubles.);
• Lokobeyz (400-500 rub.);
  
• emulsion Eksipal M (250 to 600 rub.);
• Emolium cream (depending on packaging and form of 500 rubles.).

As an option to save on the purchase - purchase the specified products, whenever possible, in large packaging. From the combination of the money spent on a small form this acquisition will be cheaper.

when bathing

Emollients for atopic dermatitis in children are used as part of the gels with emulsifiers for bathing children. They not only serve to soften the skin, but give a good antibacterial effect.

Dermatologists recommend the use of the following means:

• Topikrem - contains linseed oil, glycerol, beeswax, a plant extract from shea. Their effective antibacterial and regenerating effect. Minimum rate means in the range of 100 g to 450 rubles.
• Mustela Stelatopia - preparations inherently contain processed sunflower oil, jojoba oil, almond, shea, and wax, glycerine, vitamin E and soothing herbal extracts. On average, Mustela Stelatopia in varieties can cost 400-500 rubles. 100 g
• Lipikar - a series of resources for the health of baby's skin, which includes shea butter, urea, liquid paraffin. The price of such assets varies within 300-550 rubles. depending on the package.
• Trikzera - funds are aimed at the removal of dry, is made on the basis of vegetable lipids. Packaging 200g can cost from 600-700 rub.
  
• Sanosan - Cream-Gel is used for bathing newborns in the first days, it does not contain mineral oils. 400 ml - 400 rubles.
• "Excipial" - emulsified preparation contains urea, through which eliminates irritation and redness of the problem areas. The skin becomes soft. The drug is easily washed off, since it has a small amount of fat. Used in heavy shelling. Price - from 700-850 rubles.

Film formed emollients, "wraps" the baby's skin, keeping it damp and protect for some time from infection. should not be extended to the effect of getting rid of excess moisture after bathing, rub the body with a towel, just enough to get wet.

Parents should remember that when atropicheskom dermatitis in children emollients are not a panacea. Allergy can be effectively overcome only with an integrated approach: the establishment of proper nutrition, in consultation with your doctor the use of antihistamines, the use of drugs cutaneous application.

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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