A person can get burns both at work and at home. And the first thing to do is treat the affected area. Vegetable oil, cold water and other “traditional” methods either temporarily alleviate the condition, or do not help at all, and sometimes even make it worse.
Fortunately, pharmacological companies are developing special products that can not only quickly relieve acute pain, but also speed up the healing of burns. Foreign drugs have proven themselves to be the most effective. Let's look at a few of the most popular remedies - this will help you form your own opinion about which ointment is best for burns, and what should be in your first aid kit just in case.
Iruksol
The ointment is intended for the treatment of wounds of various origins, including I-III degree burns. Its manufacturer is Smith Nephew (Germany). The main active ingredients are chloramphenicol and clostridiopeptidase.
Iruksol ointment
The drug affects the affected area in several directions at once:
- cleanses the burn of contaminants;
- resolves dead cells, tissue, pus and scabs;
- destroys bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms;
- by stimulating the granulation process, it promotes faster healing of wounds.
According to doctors and patients, Iruksol is a very good ointment after burns, since it has a complex effect, but at the same time selectively (does not damage living tissue). The drug stimulates blood microcirculation without causing bleeding. It accelerates the regeneration of the skin and has the ability to resolve scars.
Prevention measures
Preventing burns involves careful handling of chemicals, household electrical and heating appliances. If we are talking about a child, he needs to be protected from danger - potentially unsafe objects and liquids should be kept away. If an injury occurs, you must immediately provide assistance and, if necessary, call a doctor.
Prevention of complications is careful adherence to the doctor’s recommendations during the treatment process, timely wound care, and the use of sterile materials. It is better to use specialized ointment dressings that accelerate healing and do not stick to the wound surface. You should also limit mechanical and physical irritation of the injured area, maintain hygiene, establish a drinking regime and eat a balanced diet, and the body will do the rest itself.
Kolkhuri
This anti-inflammatory drug is produced by Georgian pharmacological. It is an ointment with a pleasant herbal aroma. Colkhuri is developed on a plant basis and has a very wide spectrum of action. It is also used to treat burns.
Colkhuri ointment
Kolkhuri has the following properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiseptic;
- painkillers;
- regenerative;
- immunostimulating.
Such a drug has no contraindications except for one thing – individual intolerance to the components included in its composition. It has proven itself in the treatment of joint problems, gout, myalgia and a number of other diseases.
Experts' opinion
The conducted clinical study proves the high efficiency, safety and tolerability of products for daily skin care of children with mild and moderate forms of atopic dermatitis and during remission, accompanied by a decrease in the quality of life of patients. As a result of therapy, a decrease in the activity of the inflammatory process, a decrease in dryness, itching and flaking was noted.
Clinical studies have confirmed that bisabolol inhibits the production of anti-inflammatory mediators NO and PGE2 in cells, reduces the expression of iNOS and COX-2 genes by inhibiting the NF-kB and AP-1 signaling pathway. In addition to the anti-inflammatory effect, tests have also proven the bleaching and lightening activity of the substance.
One of the key components of the cream is violet extract. This plant is widely used in medical practice, due to the richness of its chemical composition. Violets are rich in flavonoids; anthocyanin glycosides and phenolcarboxylic acids are found in their flowers. The plant extract is prescribed by specialists for various skin diseases.
Sources:
- Yukhtina N.V., Modern ideas about atopic dermatitis in children
- Kamasheva G.R., Khakimova R.F. Valiullina S.A., Methods for assessing the severity of atopic dermatitis in young children, Dermatology journal, 2010
- Kovyazina N.A., Fedosimova N.A., Illek Ya. Yu. Diagnosis of atopic dermatitis in young children, Vyatka Medical Bulletin, 2007
Uznadze-Mchedlishvili
Uznadze-Mchedlishvili ointment (No1, No2) is available. Developed by Professor Ketevan Uznadze - Mchedlishvilina. For 52 years, she worked on the departments of the medical institute in the specialty of surgery and hospitalization.
Uznadze-Mchedlishvili ointment
The drug has no analogues in the whole world (!). Without exaggeration, this is the best ointment for burns of varying severity. The most effective results are obtained when used in the initial period. The universal remedy is also intended for the treatment of a large number of diseases associated with skin damage, including trophic ulcers, gangrene, bedsores and purulent wounds.
Pharmachologic effect:
- quick relief of pain;
- antibacterial;
- accelerating the process of tissue regeneration;
- improvement of immunity.
Note! Uznadze-Mchedlishvili ointment No1 and No2 received gold, platinum and diamond prizes abroad (France, America, England) for their unsurpassed quality.
LEATHER. SKIN STRUCTURE. SKIN FUNCTION
SKIN is one of the most complex organs of our body, subject to the strongest physical and physiological stress. Skin is the largest organ of our body. The complex structure of the skin with its numerous vessels, nerves, sebaceous and sweat glands is necessary to perform certain functions.
Skin is: -Preventing fluid loss by the body; -Protection of internal organs from the negative influence of external influences; -Ability to evaluate pressure, touch and vibration. Nerve endings and receptors inform the body about temperature and pain effects; -Barrier functions. This is protection against bacteria and microorganisms; -Protection from ultraviolet radiation; -Maintaining optimal body temperature.
The skin consists of two layers: EPIDERMIS and DERMI
. Under these layers is subcutaneous fatty tissue.
EPIDERMIS
- avascular upper thin layer of skin (does not have its own blood supply). The epidermis receives nutrition from the capillary bed of the dermis due to the diffusion of nutrients. The epidermis consists of numerous layers of living cells, on top of which are dead cells.
The layers of the Epidermis can be represented as follows:
- Basal (germ layer).
The lower layer of the Epidermis. Consists of cells capable of regeneration (cell division) - cylindrical keratinocytes. The basal layer ensures constant regeneration of the Epidermis, however, cell division is regulated by certain factors: hormones, vitamins, kelons. Keylons are simple substances that suppress growth and regulate the functioning of the basal layer. Thanks to keylons, basal cells have limited growth (proliferation). Beneath the stratum basale is the basement membrane, which separates the stratum basale from the dermis. - Spiny.
Contains up to 6 layers of irregularly shaped cells. They have little activity for cell division (limited mitotic activity). - Grainy.
The death of Epidermal cells begins in this layer. Contains up to 3 layers of cells. - Brilliant.
The stratum pellucida consists of anucleated cells in which intense enzymatic activity is observed. Eleidine is formed in the stratum lucidum. Eleidin is a substance rich in fats and proteins with a high refractive index of light, looks like a homogeneous dense shiny layer, which gives its name to this layer of cells. The shiny layer protects the body from the effects of various aqueous solutions. - Horny.
The stratum corneum consists of anucleated keratinized cells (keratin is a protein that has high mechanical strength and performs protective functions), which are called corneocytes. The cells of the stratum corneum lie with some overlap, like brickwork, and are firmly connected to each other by the finest fibers (tonofibrils). The stratum corneum has 15 to 20 layers of cells, with the outer layer continually being shed as detached flakes of skin.
So, in general, the Epidermis works like this: in the lower, basal layer, cells are constantly dividing. After division, one of the newly formed cells passes into the next layers of the Epidermis. From layer to layer, cells lose contact with nutrients coming from the Dermis and lose the ability to divide. The closer a cell approaches the surface of the skin, the more strongly external environmental factors begin to act on it, keratinization of the cell occurs, the cell loses its nucleus and turns into a scale of the stratum corneum.
The stratum corneum, the upper layer of the epidermis, easily allows low-molecular substances such as oxygen from the environment to pass through. Bacteria, which are significantly larger in size, are not able to overcome the upper layer of the Epidermis, therefore the Epidermis is the skin protection that is optimal for the body. In the Epidermis, the processes of cell division of the lower Basal layer, regulated by keylons, the gradual transition of cells to the upper layers, transformation into keratin scales and, finally, exfoliation of the outer scales in the stratum corneum occur in a balanced manner. Complete renewal of the Epidermis lasts from 10 to 30 days.
The high strength of the Epidermis serves as a good barrier to various substances and does not allow them to penetrate the body. This also applies to most cosmetics.
DERMIS
- the frame, the skin itself, which provides its mechanical properties: elasticity, strength and extensibility. These properties are provided by connective tissue that has elastic fibers, Elastin, which allows the Dermis to stretch, and collagen fibers, which strengthen the Dermis.
The following structures are located in the Dermis: blood vessels, sweat glands, nerve endings, hair roots with sebaceous glands. Deeper is the subcutaneous fatty tissue - the hypodermis. It absorbs the effect of mechanical factors on the skin and participates in the thermoregulation of the skin. In this part of the skin there are clusters of fat cells separated by bundles of collagen fibers.
Turmanidze
Turmanidze ointment is made on the basis of plant materials (turpentine and rose oils, beeswax, sunflower oil). Used to treat I–IV degree burns. In addition, it is used to prepare the affected area for autodermoplasty (skin grafting after a burn).
Turmanidze ointment
Has the following properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- analgesic;
- antibacterial;
- regenerating.
The drug allows you to carefully clean the wound of dirt, dead cells and speed up the healing process. Manufacturer – Georgia.
Levomekol
Levomekol ointment, according to many, is the best ointment for burns in the budget segment. It contains chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol) and methyluracil. Polyethylene oxide was used as a base. Each of the components plays a specific role:
- The polyethylene oxide base absorbs exudate (liquid on the affected surface), thereby improving the penetration of other medicinal components into cells and tissues.
- Levomycetin destroys pathogenic microflora and bacteria, kills gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.
- Methyluracil relieves inflammation, accelerates regeneration processes and stimulates wound scarring.
Levomekol ointment
The drug has a complex effect even if the wound is festered or there are necrotic masses (dead cells) in it.
Levomekol should not be used for too long, as it can provoke osmotic shock in healthy cells. The optimal course is 4 (maximum 5-7) days, after which the ointment is replaced with another agent that helps restore the cellular epithelium.
Stages of first aid for burns with boiling water
First aid for a burn with boiling water should be provided in stages, following the following sequence of actions:
- Remove clothing that has been doused with boiling water to eliminate the risk of it sticking to the wound.
- Place the wounded area in a container of cold water or under running water to relieve pain and stop tissue damage.
- If you have an anti-burn agent in your home medicine cabinet, such as Branolind, apply a bandage to the wound.
- Secure the bandage with a bandage or plaster.
- If the burns are large and deep, taking painkillers is acceptable.
When you need medical help for a burn with boiling water. The faster first aid is provided for a burn with boiling water, the more favorable the prognosis.
It is important to first assess the extent of skin damage. Doctors distinguish 4 degrees of burns, each of which has its own characteristic signs. By knowing them, you can determine the severity of the problem and act accordingly.
- Burn degrees:
Slight redness and swelling, rarely small blisters.
- Redness and swelling, which are accompanied by blisters and a thin scab.
- Deep tissue damage, right down to the muscles. There is always a scab and blisters burst.
- The lesion reaches the bone, and areas of the skin die. Possible blackening and charring of tissues.
First aid at home for burns with boiling water can be provided for grades 1 and 2, when up to 1% of the body area is damaged. This is an area no larger than the palm of your hand. The exception is burns of the face, feet and genitals. Even with mild damage, scars can form here.
If the burn at first glance can be attributed to 3-4 degrees, you need to immediately call an ambulance.
Stellanin
The ointment is intended for the treatment of first and second degree burns, as well as mechanical damage to the epithelium, trophic ulcers, postoperative wounds, etc. The active ingredients of the drug are diethylbenzimidazolium triiodide, dimethyl sulfoxide, iodine, purified petroleum jelly.
Stellanin ointment
Stellanin has a disinfecting and antibacterial effect, prevents the appearance of pathogenic microflora and accelerates the healing process. This is a well-proven remedy, but it has many serious contraindications that you should definitely familiarize yourself with.
