Dermatics are drugs that are used for various diseases of the skin and its appendages. These diseases usually cause changes in the skin. These can appear among others in the form of a rash, eczema, erythema, furuncle, herpes, or wart.
What are dermatics?
Dermatics cure many different skin conditions and are prescribed primarily by dermatologists. Dermatics cure many different skin diseases and are prescribed mainly by dermatologists, that is, dermatologists. Preparations for external use can be administered in the form of creams, ointments, gels, or powders. In this case, the active substance diffuses through the skin into the body. For certain skin conditions, drops and tablets may also be prescribed, which act from within the body. Skin disorders may be the result, or a concomitant, of another pre-existing disease. This possibility must be considered before choosing a skin medication. Infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi are treated differently in each case. In this case, external application is not always sufficient. Some preparations promote the wound healing process, disinfect the wound, or relieve itching. Skin care products from drugstores are also called dermatics. These do not heal the skin, but care for, regenerate, protect, or moisturize it. The therapeutic goal is to regenerate the structure and function of the skin, as well as to ensure a functioning barrier.
Medical application, effect and use
Dermatics are medications used for application to the skin to heal various skin conditions. Local steroids have an anti-inflammatory effect and are administered in the form of an ointment. These are applied in cases of neurodermatitis, psoriasis, psoriasis, or allergic eczema. The cause of the inflammation is not fought, but its symptoms such as redness, swelling and itching are relieved. The steroids are absorbed by the skin cells and stop them from producing certain inflammatory substances. These substances include prostaglandins, which cause these symptoms. Wound treatment agents are dermatics used to clean wounds and promote its healing. In the case of a bacterial infection, a special enzyme preparation can dissolve the fibrin coatings and necrotic layers. Disinfectants and local antibiotics can be used to clean wounds that are at risk of infection as well as those that are already contaminated. These antiseptics have a broad spectrum of action and kill bacteria, fungi, or even viruses. They interfere with the cell structure or metabolism of the pathogens and kill or inhibit them. Wound and healing ointments are other means used for application to the skin. These have anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, or wound-healing effects. Often, they also act as a kind of protective film to protect against further germ infections. Bepanthen ointment, for example, contains the active ingredient dexpanthenol. This accelerates the healing process of skin and mucous membrane injuries. This ointment is used especially for eye mucous membrane injuries. Zinc covers the injured skin and prevents contact with other pathogens. It inhibits pain, inflammation and the growth of germs on the conjunctiva. Zinc forms a network of fibrin and thus promotes the closure of the wound. Skin care products provide moisture.
Herbal, natural, homeopathic and pharmaceutical dermatics.
Dermatics are available in various forms and types. These can be homeopathic in nature or chemically produced. The base materials can be solid, liquid, and oily. The solid ones include powders and the semi-solid ones include lotions and pastes. These have a cooling and covering effect. Water and alcohols are liquid, cool, soften and degrease. Ointments and oils are greasy, cover and moisturize. Creams are a mixture of water and oil. Water in oil emulsions are greasier than oil in water emulsions. Oily creams are suitable for dry skin types and wounds. Water in oil emulsions are suitable for oily skin types and wounds. Natural dermatics can be administered in the form of herbs, ointments, creams, gels, tinctures and oils. The drugs consist of purely natural substances.These are obtained from the world of plants, minerals or animals. The herbal ones include chamomile, arnica, oak bark, mahonia, marigold, coneflower, lemon balm, aloe vera and green tea. Homeopathy is usually particularly well tolerated by the body. Some plants have allergenic substances. The chemical dermatics containing lipid component are available as silicone oils, kerosenes, fatty alcohols, waxes, fats and partial glycerides. These mixtures are anhydrous, or have a very low water content. The less water the mixture contains, the greasier and stickier it is. Hydrophilic dermatics have water-loving components. These can have a solid and liquid nature. The drug is usually composed of several components and mixes evenly in water. The main elements would be short-chain alcohols, non-alcoholic solvents, glycols, macrogols and polyols. Which mixture is the right choice for different skin conditions depends on whether the wound is dry or moist, chronic or acute.
Risks and side effects
The side effects for homeopathic dermatics are less than those for chemical ones. Some plants contain allergens that some people cannot tolerate. Natural substances cause rashes and itching only if there is an allergy for that substance. Cortisone ointments can thin the skin if used for a long period of time. Steroid acne is also possible. An ointment with a small amount of cortisone is therefore recommended for the face. Eye and nose drops containing cortisone can dry out the mucous membranes. Ointments that suppress the skin’s immune defenses can cause local inflammatory reactions. These drugs are called immunosuppressants and are used primarily in atopic dermatitis patients. The use of disinfectants should be used judiciously. Unprofessional use can lead to bacterial resistance. Very frequent hand disinfection damages the skin and dries it out. The natural skin flora is damaged and can no longer protect the skin from the outside. Ointments used to treat inflammation, pain or swelling can cause hypersensitivity reactions. These manifest themselves in the form of gastrointestinal complaints and allergic skin reactions. Allergic skin reactions would be itching and redness of the skin. Allergic reactions can also cause dizziness, shortness of breath and convulsions. Local skin reactions, such as contact dermatitis, occur less frequently.
