Cream against inflammation and pimples | Cream against inflammation

Cream against inflammation and pimples

In drugstores and pharmacies there are numerous creams in various price categories from different suppliers that promise to reduce pimples. Creams on zinc basis are helpful, because zinc works antibacterially and dries the concerned places out. Another ingredient in creams against pimples or acne is benzoyl peroxide, which also has an antibacterial effect.

Of course there are also essences on a natural basis, such as Calendula Essences, which are effective against inflammation. It is important with all inflamed pimples that you do not push around it. Squeezing can cause inflammation to spread and make the situation worse. In addition, a pimple can also easily be mistaken for a boil. At this point it is important to consult a doctor in case of doubt, depending on the location (lips, nose, intimate area).

Pulling ointment as cream against inflammation

Pulling ointment is also called pulling ointment or black ointment. Its active ingredient is so-called shale oil, which has a medical license in the form of ammonium bitumino sulfate. Despite the tar-like odor of the ointment, no carcinogenic effect has been proven for shale oil so far.

The ingredients cause an increased blood circulation of the skin via skin irritation and thus a faster healing of the inflammation. In addition, the ointment enables the inflammation and pus to drain away to the outside (it is “drawn outwards”, hence the name “drawing ointment”), which further accelerates the healing process.The contained shale oil also has an antibacterial effect. Pulling ointment can be used for various inflammatory skin diseases.

For example, it is used for smaller pus-containing inflamed skin areas such as pimples or inflamed hair roots (carbuncles) as well as nail bed inflammation. In the case of abscesses (purulent tissue melting with a tendency to spread), treatment with traction ointment is only supportive; the primary therapy consists of cutting open the abscess so that the pus can be emptied. Pulling ointment is also available in the form of pulling plasters that can be applied to the affected skin area.

Inflammations of the skin are often treated with creams or ointments containing cortisol. Cortisone has an anti-inflammatory effect and thus helps to combat the inflammation. Click here for more information: Cortisone ointment inflammation of the skin is often accompanied by redness, swelling and pain. Homeopathic remedies can also be used to treat inflammatory processes. Click here for the topic: Homeopathy for inflammation of the skin