Burn ointment – composition, action, application. Which burn ointment should I choose?

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Skin burn ointment is a quick and homemade way to minimize the pain and burning sensation that comes with burns. Appropriately selected ointment for the type of burn will effectively cool the painful area and eliminate symptoms such as blisters or fluid-filled blisters. Which ointment to choose for sun, chemical or thermal burns? Is a prescription or over-the-counter ointment better?

Skin burns – causes and symptoms

The skin as the outer layer of our body is extremely often exposed to burns. Sometimes carelessness or a moment of inattention is enough for the burn to seriously damage the skin structure. In the event of burns, stop skin contact with the factor that caused them as soon as possible. It is necessary to cool down irritated skin gradually. For this purpose, it is worth using a burn ointment that has cooling properties.

Skin burns can be caused by various external factors. The most common burns include sun, thermal, chemical and electrical burns. Burn symptoms, and especially their severity, largely depend on its degree. Grade XNUMX skin burns only affect the epidermis and cause redness, dryness and pain that increases when touched. With second-degree burns, when the dermis is damaged, blisters appear filled with clear fluid and the skin itself becomes moist.

The more difficult cases are third-degree burns, which damage not only the dermis but also the subcutaneous fat tissue. A fourth-degree burn basically destroys skin tissue, while damaging muscles and often bones. Recognizing the degree of burn is extremely important when choosing an ointment for burns.

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Burn ointment – application

Burn ointment is usually used for first and second degree burns. The third and fourth degrees require a doctor’s intervention, selection of appropriate drugs, as well as operations or cyclical procedures. First degree burns can be treated with home remedies, such as natural compresses or compresses.

On the other hand, in the case of second-degree burns, in which the symptoms worsen, the ointment is the perfect choice. The ointment applied to burns leaves a so-called greasy film, thanks to which it stays longer on damaged skin. This, in turn, prolongs the action of the active substances contained in the ointment on burns.

1. For burns, we recommend MUGGA soothing balm for bites and burns with a cooling effect.

Also read: Ways to sunburn

Burn ointment – prescription or not?

The choice of ointments for burns is very large. There are over-the-counter preparations available in pharmacies. Nevertheless, it is worth consulting the choice of ointments with a specialist doctor or pharmacist. Regardless of the type of ointment chosen for burns, you should pay attention to the composition of its components. To treat burns effectively, ointments containing D-panthenol or allantoin should be used. D-panthenol is provitamin B5, which is used in the cosmetics industry.

1. You can buy PanTenol foam – panthenol 10% and allantoin at a favorable price on Medonet Market.
2. Panthenol 5% for sun and thermal burns can also be purchased at an attractive price in our store.

A characteristic feature of this provitamin is that it penetrates the skin very well, thanks to which it significantly accelerates its regeneration after burns. Allantoin, on the other hand, is a derivative of uric acid and is used in cosmetics as a moisturizing substance, regenerative and anti-inflammatory. When choosing ointments for burns, it is also worth paying attention to preparations based on ingredients of plant origin. Calendula, chamomile and aloe ointments are ideal for the treatment of burns.

Medonet Market offers a cream that regenerates the skin after burns, Regenerace. The preparation contains hemp oil, lecithin and clove extract, which accelerate the healing of damaged skin tissues and provide care.

Burn ointment – Alantan

Alantan is an example of an ointment for burns, including sunburn. Alantan is an ointment for topical application to the skin. The drug contains the active substance allantoin, which exfoliates and protects the skin. Allantoin improves skin hydration and supports wound healing by stimulating the growth of new tissue.

Alanthan in its composition contains lanolin, propylene glycol and ethyl parahydroxybenzoate. Which is why:

1. due to the content of lanolin, the drug may cause a local skin reaction (e.g. contact dermatitis),
2. due to the content of propylene glycol, the drug may cause skin irritation,
3. the drug contains ethyl parahydroxybenzoate and may cause allergic reactions (possible delayed reactions).

Alantan burn ointment should not be used:

1. if the user is allergic to allantoin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine,
2. for eyes,
3. for acute skin inflammation with exudation. 

Alantan is intended for topical application to the skin. The drug should be gently applied to the affected areas 2 to 3 times a dayunless your doctor tells you otherwise. A small amount of the ointment can be applied to a sterile compress and applied to the cleansed wound.

The dressing should be changed once or twice a day. If there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, contact a doctor.

Burn ointment – Altabactin

Altabactin is an ointment for topical application to the skin. The drug contains two active substances with an antibacterial effect – bacitracin and neomycin. Due to the combined reaction of these substances, the drug has a wide range of effects. Bacitracin primarily kills gram-positive bacteria, and neomycin kills both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Altabactin does not work against fungi and viruses.

Altabactin is indicated for the topical treatment of bacterial infections of small areas of the skin (e.g. infection of small wounds, skin infection caused by frostbite and burns). Altabactin should not be used in children under 12 years of age.

Altabactin should be used 2 to 3 times a day. A thin layer of the ointment should be applied to the affected area of ​​the skin. If necessary, it can be covered with a dressing. Do not use for more than 7 days. If after 7 days there is no improvement or the patient feels worse, you should see your doctor.

Here are some situations when you should not use Altabactin ointment:

1. if you are allergic to bacitracin, neomycin, other aminoglycoside antibiotics or any of the other ingredients of this medicine,
2. on large areas of the skin, in severe skin damage and long-term, due to the risk of toxic effects of the drug on the kidneys and hearing, including hearing loss,
3. if you have severe heart or kidney problems,
4. if the patient has previously been diagnosed with damage to the organ of hearing (atrium or cochlea),
5. if you have a hole in the eardrum (perforation), do not apply the ointment to the outer ear,
6. for the eyes and mucous membranes,
7. for deep or stab wounds, oozing lesions,
8. severe burns,
9. large areas of damaged skin.

For burns, we also recommend Propolis BeeYes BIO soothing oil for stings and burns, which has antiseptic properties and supports skin regeneration.