Black dots are formed when the sebaceous glands are overworked, and pimples are formed when an infection joins. Such lesions often cannot be masked with tonal means, so many women are constantly in search of a truly effective remedy with a long-term preservation of the achieved positive result. It is not necessary to use expensive cosmetic products for treatment. Effective ointments for acne and blackheads can be purchased at a pharmacy.
Differin Ointment
Pharmacy preparations Differin gel and 0.1% Differin cream are supplied to Russia by the French dermatological company Gladerma. The active substance of the ointment from black dots and acne is the organic acid adapalene. It is a synthetic analogue of retinoic acid. The substance reduces the production of sebum, prevents the appearance of new comedones and contributes to the disappearance of existing ones,heals active foci of inflammation. According to the instructions for use, "Differin" also dissolves plugs in the pores, which are black dots.
Rules of application
An ointment is used to treat mild to moderate acne. With an average drug, it is better to use it not as a means on its own, but as part of complex therapy, along with drugs for oral administration. Contraindications for use are pregnancy and lactation, the presence of cuts, wounds and burns on the skin, intolerance to individual components of the drug. It is undesirable to use the ointment from black dots on the nose with other means that dry or irritate the skin (salicylic ointment, calendula tincture, etc.).
It is recommended to use "Differin" daily. The ointment is applied locally to problem areas, but application to the entire face is acceptable. This should be done about an hour before bedtime. The course of treatment for blackheads and acne should last about a month, but sometimes the process stretches for three months. The practice of using the ointment shows that a visible effect can be seen after one to two weeks of use, but after some time, the skin condition often worsens. Almost always, this phenomenon is temporary and does not mean that you need to stop treatment.
Precautions
The instructions for use of "Differin" indicate that the drug contains potent retinoids, so it requires caution when using. blackdots disappear in almost all cases, but some side effects may occur. Most often, the skin becomes dry, so during treatment, you need to make nourishing masks more often and apply neutral creams. You should refrain from treating affected skin, chapped or with burns, with Differin. Among other undesirable consequences, one can list possible burns or allergic reactions on the skin, so it is better to use Differin under the supervision of a dermatologist.
Retinoic ointment
Retinoic ointment for blackheads, pimples and fine lines can be used because it contains a special form of vitamin A called isotretinoin. Excipients are vaseline oil, which softens and retains moisture, which helps moisturize the skin, ethyl alcohol, which maintains a constant concentration of the drug, the antioxidant dibunol, butyl hydroxyanisole, which slows down oxidative processes, glycerin, water and wax.
Retinol fights skin pigmentation, pimples and blackheads, bumps and other imperfections. With insufficient content of vitamin A in the skin, it becomes dry and flabby, covered with small mimic wrinkles. The balanced composition of the ointment prevents the appearance of new skin problems. The drug has anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties, normalizes the sebaceous glands, quickly and effectively removes dead cells that clog pores. Judging by the reviews of cosmetologists, retinoic ointment restores the skin, helps to remove traces of acne and acne, partially or completelydissolves the formed scars. The unique feature of the drug is that it acts only in the superficial layers of the skin.
Retinoic ointment from black dots is applied locally to previously cleansed skin, that is, only to damaged areas. Do not apply an aggressive agent to the skin under the eyes or damaged after peeling and other cosmetic procedures. It is necessary to keep the composition on the face for at least 20-40 minutes. All components are photoactive, so it is not recommended to go outside in sunny weather during the period of treatment with retinoic ointment without using products with an SPF factor.
The duration of the course of treatment should be 2-4 weeks. An allergy test must be carried out before use. To do this, a small amount of ointment from black dots is applied to the bend of the elbow. The treated area is checked after a day. If there are rashes, redness or swelling, then you can not use retinoic ointment. The use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation, while taking antibiotics of the tetracycline type, with skin lesions and certain dermatological diseases (for example, eczema), vitamin A hypervitaminosis and hyperlipidemia (abnormally elevated blood lipid levels) is contraindicated.
Salicylic ointment
Antiseptic ointment from blackheads effectively eliminates inflammation, brightens acne marks, helps to normalize sebum production. Use salicylic ointment with caution to prevent overdrying of the skin and getgood result. It is better to apply the product directly to problem areas for 2-3 hours, and then rinse with purified water or decoctions of medicinal herbs (chamomile, celandine, succession, St. John's wort). The visible effect occurs after 2-3 weeks of using salicylic ointment. The tool not only eliminates blackheads, mattifies the skin, evens out the relief, but also successfully fights warts. The effect lasts for a long time.
Zinc Ointment
Inexpensive zinc ointment successfully copes with minor dermatological problems and has healing properties. The product gently dries the inflamed areas, and the presence of petroleum jelly in the composition prevents excessive drying and ensures skin regeneration. Zinc helps to narrow the pores, and the pronounced antiseptic properties of the ointment from black dots prevent the active reproduction of pathogens.
Before applying the ointment, it is recommended to steam the skin over a steam bath to open the pores. The skin must first be cleansed. Ointment from black dots on the face should be kept for 10 minutes, and then rinse and apply a moisturizer. It is advisable to carry out the procedure before going to bed or take into account that after that it is advisable not to go outside for several hours, because if the steamed skin comes into contact with an aggressive external environment, there is a risk of encountering more serious problems in the future than blackheads and single pimples.
Ichthyol ointment
Ichthyol ointment is a disinfectant and antiseptic drug thatcommonly used to treat wounds and burns. It contains 15-20% pure ichthyol (ammonium s alt, shale oil sulfonic acid), which causes a persistent and pungent odor. Despite the unpleasant smell, the ointment has pronounced antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, local analgesic properties, activates blood circulation, improves overall skin immunity, accelerates cell renewal, improves tissue nutrition, dissolves black spots, penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin.
To make the treatment more effective, it is recommended to steam the skin over a steam bath before applying the ointment, you can add calendula, string or chamomile to the water. The agent is applied pointwise, because ichthyol (ointment contains 10 g or 20 g of the substance per 90 g or 80 g of petroleum jelly, respectively) is a rather aggressive component. Two to three hours after the procedure, you need to additionally disinfect the skin with aloe juice, chlorhexidine solution or salicylic acid. With significant lesions, you can make lotions, fix them with adhesive tape and leave them overnight. In the morning, there is usually a slight redness, which disappears in a few hours.
Sulfur ointment
Cheap and effective blackhead ointment that acts as an antiseptic and provides long-term results, is used topically. The composition should be left on the skin for three hours, then it can be treated with an antiseptic or washed with a decoction of medicinal herbs. Sulfur ointment at a concentration of 33.3% is suitable for treatment. The course can take up to two weeks. Judging by the reviews,sulfur ointment for blackheads is very effective, and is also an all-natural remedy, so it rarely leads to side effects. Contraindications for use are pregnancy and lactation, as well as individual intolerance. This is the fattest of all ointments, which has a persistent unpleasant odor.
Vishnevsky's ointment
All the ingredients of Vishnevsky's ointment act in a complex, enhancing each other's action. The product softens the skin, cleanses pores from blackheads, heals wounds from squeezing acne, relieves puffiness, stimulates blood circulation, removes abscesses, has an antiseptic effect, eliminates foci of infection, helps to restore damaged tissues.
The most common way to apply ointment from black dots is pointwise, but with severe lesions, you can use the remedy in the form of compresses. Problematic skin with inflammation over the entire surface can be treated with masks. To do this, cut holes for the nose, mouth and eyes in a piece of gauze, apply Vishnevsky ointment on the tissue base and leave it on the face for three hours. For sensitive skin, it is enough to keep the mask for about an hour, and then wash with warm water or chamomile decoction.
Baziron Cream
In the pharmacy you can buy a German cream for acne and black spots "Baziron". This drug prevents clogging of pores, moisturizes, improves oxygenation, exfoliates dead skin particles and inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. "Baziron" should be applied to the skin oncein a day. A noticeable positive effect will appear about a month after the start of the cream, and a lasting improvement will come in three months. The components of Baziron are not addictive, so the skin condition will not temporarily worsen during treatment.
Klenzit Cream
Dermatotropic agent is made in India. In terms of composition and properties, "Klenzit" is almost completely similar to the "Differin" ointment, but has a more democratic cost. There are differences in the chemical purity of preparations; different technologies and medicines of varying degrees of effectiveness are used in the production. In addition, "Klenzit" has practically no side effects (with the exception of minor skin irritation), but "Differin" in the first weeks of treatment is very dry, can cause painful redness and the appearance of new foci of inflammation. Judging by the reviews, Klenzit seems to many to be a more effective remedy than the original drug, so you can start therapy with it, and, if necessary, switch to Differin.
Propeller Cream
Cream of local action "Propeller" instantly dries inflamed areas, reduces the number of acne and blackheads, moisturizes and soothes the skin. Within a few hours after using the cream, the skin looks fresh, irritation is reduced. Rinse "Propeller" is not necessary. Remains of the product, if necessary, can be removed with a dry cloth or warm water.
