Cream "Unna": indications, instructions for use and feedback

Cream "Unna" - a long-known drug for the treatment of skin diseases. Despite the apparent simplicity of the composition and relative cheapness, this tool is quite effective with many problems. In addition to improving the skin condition with various dermatitis, eczema and urticaria, "Unna" ointment works well for infectious skin diseases. For some people, it became a rescue from itching and inflammation, restored the body to a normal healthy appearance.

Treatment of skin diseases

Various dermatological problems cause people not only physical suffering, but also psychological discomfort. In addition, the skin is the largest organ of the human body, and if something is wrong with it, it affects the overall health. The problem is that there are a lot of drugs for treating skin diseases, but not all of them are as effective as we would like. In addition, they all act differently on all people. Therefore, patients with dermatological diseases choose their drug for themselves, often after long searches.

Someone prefers expensive imported drugs on a synthetic basis, someone - natural means. But many people stop at proven cheap preparations that have been helping skin problems for many years. One of them is the cream "Unna". Making it so easy, and the composition includes such simple and safe components that it is even surprising why it is so effective.

The advantage of ointment over other agents

This drug is quite cheap, you can buy it at any pharmacy. In addition, the cream has other advantages:

• Has a simple and safe composition without hormones and synthetic substances;
• Affects not the symptoms, but the cause of the disease;
• Not only relieves itching and inflammation, but also destroys the infection;
• The peculiarity of the drug is also that it contains water, which, evaporating from the surface of the skin, cools it, providing an anti-inflammatory effect, after that the cream begins to act as an ointment.

Cream "Unna": composition

The drug was previously manufactured in the prescription department of pharmacies. There it could be bought in a glass jar. And he had several options, differing consistencies and percentage of components. Now the cream "Unna" can be purchased in a special tube. So it is more convenient to use it. All variants of the preparation have the same set of components:

• gelatin;
• glycerol;
• lanolin;
• olive oil;
• Zinc oxide ;
• vitamin A.

To give the preparation a consistency, suitable for application to the affected skin, use specially purified water. Sometimes to enhance the efficiency and aromatization add a few drops of essential oils.

What is the effect of

"Unna" is a drug known for a long time in dermatological practice. It is with his help that many doctors treat eczema, viral dermatosis and even psoriasis. Many patients note that they tried unsuccessfully to use other means, but managed to get rid of problems only after applying this ointment. Here is the effect of the cream "Unna":

• Relieves itching and irritation;
• Removes inflammation and swelling;
• Softens and moisturizes the skin, removing dryness and peeling;
• It dries up the inflamed places, stimulating faster wound healing;
• Improves blood circulation of the skin;
• Accelerates the regeneration of cells;
• Stimulates local immunity;
• Destroys viruses, fungi and bacteria.

Indications for use of the drug

This cream - not a cosmetic, but a medicinal. There are certain diseases in which the "Unna" ointment is especially effective. These include:

• psoriasis;
• lupus erythematosus;
• Flat lichen;
• eczema;
• Neurodermatitis;
• Burns;
• Condition after radiation therapy.

In addition, the drug is very effective in various allergic skin reactions: atopic dermatitis, diathesis, urticaria, rashes, insect bites. You can use it to get rid of cosmetic problems: seborrhea, dandruff, acne. A particular advantage of the cream is that its components penetrate deep layers of the skin, destroying the infection and preventing its spread. Covering the skin with a protective film, the drug also prevents the spread of bacteria and viruses to other people.

To whom the ointment is contraindicated

Despite the fact that the components of the drug have no toxic effect and very rarely cause allergic reactions, it is still worth consulting with a doctor before treatment. Not with all diseases this ointment helps. For example, lichen and viral dermatosis succumb to its action, and more serious infectious skin diseases, such as tuberculosis, do not. Therefore before treatment it is necessary to pass inspection and to define the reason of dermal problems.

In addition, it is not recommended to use Unna cream during pregnancy and lactation, as its components quickly penetrate into the blood and spread throughout the body. In some cases, individual intolerance of the drug components is also possible.

Treatment of psoriasis with this ointment

This disease is known in ancient times. It can hit anyone and causes a lot of trouble. And getting rid of it is very difficult. Now psoriasis is considered incurable, but the process can be paused for a while. This requires an integrated approach. Be sure to strengthen immunity and eat right.

And to improve the skin condition will help ointment "Unna". It softens the upper keratinous layer of the epidermis, removes the peeling and itching. This helps prevent the spread of psoriatic plaques. The drug also helps in the fact that it effectively heals wounds and cracks, preventing the spread of infection. After 7-10 days of applying the Unna ointment, the skin softens. Passes redness and peeling, psoriasis becomes less noticeable.

Cream "Unna": instructions for use

It is very easy to be treated with a drug. A small amount of ointment is applied to the affected surface and rubbed with light movements. Before use, the preparation should be heated in warm water. It is convenient to do this if the ointment is released in an aluminum tube, which can simply be immersed in warm water. After that, it will be easier to apply, and she immediately penetrate into the tissue. After application the preparation will gradually harden, forming a protective film on the skin. It is needed to prevent evaporation of moisture and improve the absorption of the components of the product. This film protects the affected area from moisture and bacteria, and also prevents the disease from spreading to healthy areas of the skin.

Depending on the severity and features of the disease, the "Unna" ointment is applied from 5 to 15 days. Treatment should continue until the symptoms disappear completely, and after that another 2-3 days. If after 2 weeks of improvement does not occur, you need to consult a doctor about changing the drug. But in some cases, for example, to cure psoriasis or flat lichen, the course of therapy can be continued.

Drug analogues

In fact, the "Unna" ointment is available to everyone. It can be bought in any pharmacy at a low price - for 30-40 rubles. But if the drug for some reason does not fit, you can use any of its analog, having a similar composition and action:

• Zinc ointment.
• "Radevit."
• "Terbinafine".
• The Lakoid.
• "Thermicon".
• "Terbiks."

Reviews about the use of ointment

Despite the lack of advertising, this drug is still popular. Especially among patients of the dermatological department. Many people use the cream to get rid of acne, normalize the fat skin balance. Others like it because of the property to quickly remove itching and redness during an allergic reaction or after insect bites. But most of all positive reviews about the ointment "Unna" come from people with psoriasis. Many do not even believe that such a simple and cheap drug helped stop the spread of the disease and improve the condition of their skin.