For furunculosis, immunostimulating medications are prescribed: immunoglobulin, toxoid, and staphylococcal vaccine. Self-medication is often insufficient to eliminate painful purulent inflammations.
Vishnevsky ointment for boils is prescribed for treating the pathological process at home. But it is necessary to treat the problem area of the body only after preliminary consultation with a dermatologist. The doctor will tell you how to apply the medicine correctly (taking into account the etiology of the pathogen), develop a personal treatment regimen, and also adjust the instructions for using the composition.
Vishnevsky ointment: composition and release form
Vishnevsky ointment, instructions for use confirm this, is created on the basis of birch tar, xeroform and castor oil. Liniment can be of different shades: from light yellow to green-brown. A characteristic feature of the product is its characteristic smell.
The active substances have a powerful healing effect due to their properties, such as:
- Birch tar with a pronounced, recognizable odor is a strong natural antiseptic with a wide spectrum of action. It is able to destroy harmful microorganisms and activate blood circulation, which accelerates the processes of healing and tissue restoration.
- Xeroform is a synthetic aniseptic that has a targeted destructive effect on the structure of bacteria. It enhances the effects of birch tar and accelerates tissue regeneration.
- Castor oil has weak wound healing properties and also has a drying and softening effect. Thanks to it, the penetration of other components deep into the tissues is enhanced, and negative reactions of the body, such as pain and itching, are relieved.
An additional component in the ointment is colloidal silicon dioxide, which is classified as an enterosorbent. The substance accelerates tissue regeneration processes.
You can purchase Vishnevsky ointment in dark glass jars or aluminum tubes. The dosage of the drug can be different: from 15 to 30 mg.
Briefly about boils
To effectively treat boils at home, it is important to determine the characteristics of the disease, as well as to establish the causes of its occurrence. So, a boil is staphyloderma in a deep stage, accompanied by intense purulent inflammation of the hair follicle, as well as nearby tissues. The necrotic process is characterized by granulation-tissue self-limitation.
The key reason for the appearance of this unpleasant disease is immune decline. Causes of boils:
- exhaustion of the body;
- intestinal problems;
- nervous system disorders;
- hypovitaminosis;
- chronic fatigue;
- hypothermia or intoxication of the body;
- stress, alcoholism or diabetes.
Furunculosis, which is a purulent inflammation, does not have a strict zonal localization, but boils located within the nasolabial triangle on the face are considered the most dangerous for humans.
Even if the patient has several of the factors listed above, the appearance of necrotic-purulent inflammation can be neutralized, provided that burns, minor wounds and scratches are treated with disinfectants and antiseptics. Particular care should be taken by people prone to hyperhidrosis, which creates a favorable environment for the spread of pathogenic bacteria.
The use of Vishnevsky ointment in the treatment of furunculosis
Dermatologists recommend starting treatment of a boil with Vishnevsky ointment when the first signs of the formation of a red bulge are detected, as well as immediately after a “breakthrough” of the problem area. The use of balsamic liniment is contraindicated in the presence of active purulent discharge.
The healing properties of the medication in question:
- Xenoform disinfects the pathogenic zone due to its pronounced antiseptic characteristics. This element is capable of knitting and drying the epidermis.
- After treating a local area of the skin, birch tar increases the intensity of blood flow, activates the processes of metabolism and tissue regeneration. As a result, ulcers mature many times faster. Local irritant action helps to increase the number of lymphocytes and leukocytes that fight pathogens.
- Castor oil softens tissues, due to which the components of Vishnevsky's balsamic liniment freely penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis.
The listed components are absolutely natural and affordable. With their help, it is easy to eliminate inflammation of the hair follicle and speed up wound healing.
Vishnevsky ointment: indications
Vishnevsky ointment, the composition of which is very simple, is indicated for the treatment of various injuries to the skin and soft tissues. Liniment is most often prescribed for treatment:
- Acne and abscesses of various etiologies.
- Boils.
- Ulcers caused by diabetes or caused by varicose veins.
- Infected purulent wounds.
- Burns and extensive abrasions.
- Bedsores.
- Gynecological pathologies.
- Hemorrhoids.
Analogs
Vishnevsky's ointment has a large number of modern analogues that are successfully used in the treatment of boils. Before using them, it is important to consult a specialized physician, and also carefully study the instructions for use.
Analogs of balsamic liniment according to Vishnevsky:
- "Levomekol" (after opening the source of inflammation);
- "Solcoseryl";
- "Zinc ointment";
- "Rescuer";
- "Bepanten."
Dermatologists recommend combining regenerative and bactericidal medications with each other, which will ensure comprehensive restoration of the epidermis.
Features of application
Vishnevsky ointment, the instructions for use confirm this, and are used according to different schemes. Bandages, tampons, and compresses are effective. When treating acne, you can simply spread a thin layer on the problem areas of the skin. You can also use the product spot-on with a cotton swab. For extensive rashes, lotions are used.
In any case, any procedures using Vishnevsky ointment can be easily carried out at home. It is important to treat the surface of the skin with an alcohol solution before applying the ointment.
To treat wound surfaces, burns or external hemorrhoids, a gauze bandage of 5-6 layers is impregnated with the product and applied to the site of injury. You can also make compresses in a similar way using a cotton napkin. Dressings are performed 3 times a day until the wound surface is completely cleansed and signs of healing appear. When using liniment, it is possible to prevent the appearance of unsightly scars.
In addition, Vishnevsky ointment is also used in the treatment of various gynecological diseases of an inflammatory nature. For this purpose, tampons moistened with the product are used. As a rule, the duration of treatment is 10 days.
Instructions for use for the treatment of chiries
When treating, you must follow the basic rules for using Vishnevsky ointment for boils.
You cannot independently adjust the dose or frequency of application. Excessive use of liniment threatens allergic reactions and side effects.
Treatment of a boil at home with Vishnevsky ointment should be carried out after consultation with a dermatologist, surgeon or therapist. The doctor will assess the situation and select a treatment regimen.
The duration of use must be agreed with the treating doctor. In the suppurative stage of the boil, surgical intervention and antibiotic therapy may be necessary. It is important to switch from conservative treatment to surgical treatment in time.
How to apply
There are several ways to apply Dr. Vishnevsky's ointment to the area of inflammation.
The first is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- The surface of the boil is treated with antiseptic agents. It is better to use medical alcohol 70% or hydrogen peroxide 3%.
- After disinfecting the abscess, they begin to apply the ointment to the pathological area. It is necessary to lay out the liniment in 2-3 layers.
- After the effect of the drug has expired, before re-application, the skin is treated with disinfectants and wiped dry.
- After the procedure, you can smear the boil again.
The second method of applying Dr. Vishnevsky’s product:
- The boil is treated with any antiseptic to prevent the introduction of a secondary infection to the site of inflammation.
- Apply a little ointment to a sterile bandage or cotton ball and apply it to the affected area.
- You need to stick film or wax paper on top.
- All layers of the compress are fixed with a bandage.
- After the liniment has expired, the compress is removed and the skin is wiped dry with antiseptics.
- After treating the boil, you can reapply the medication.
The third method of using the ointment according to Vishnevsky’s recipe is used after opening the boil:
- To prevent the penetration of a new infection, the boil is lubricated with a disinfectant - hydrogen peroxide or Chlorhexidine.
- Vishnevsky's liniment is applied, and after its action ends, the remains are removed.
- Levomekol is applied to dry skin. The combination of two antibacterial and wound-healing agents will help quickly deal with the problem.
- The procedure can be performed twice a day.
Correct use of ointment to combat boils will ensure recovery without complications.
How long to keep
To achieve the therapeutic effect of Dr. Vishnevsky’s ointment for a boil, you need to keep the bandage on for a certain period of time, which depends on the stage of the disease.
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If the abscess has not opened, the drug is left for 8 hours, then the pathological area is lubricated again. Liniment can be applied 2-3 times per day.
If Vishnevsky's liniment is advised to be used after surgery, a 6-hour interval is followed to speed up the healing of the wound from the boil. The bandage with the drug is changed 2 times a day. Additionally, compresses with Levomekol and ichthyol ointment are used.
During treatment, it is necessary to observe intervals and the frequency of application to the boil. Insufficient or excessive use of liniment negatively affects the patient's condition.
A single use of Vishnevsky ointment will delay the time for the abscess to break through. Excess of the drug causes adverse reactions.
Duration of treatment
Factors on which the duration of treatment with ointment according to Vishnevsky’s prescription depends:
- In severe cases of the disease - severe intoxication syndrome, the presence of several boils - recovery is delayed for 3-4 weeks, you need to seek medical help.
- Weak immunity and a history of frequent infectious diseases lengthen the recovery period. Resistance to bacterial agents depends on the body's defenses.
- The speed of recovery is affected by concomitant pathologies. In case of diabetes mellitus, blood microcirculation disorders, the breakthrough of the abscess and the healing of the resulting wound lasts for a month.
In the absence of aggravating factors, with the help of Vishnevsky ointment, a person is cured in 7 days. Under the influence of liniment, the formation opens on the third day. The product draws out the contents and stimulates tissue reparative processes. The person returns to the normal rhythm of life after a week.
You need to smear the boil with Vishnevsky ointment according to the instructions.
Vishnevsky ointment: contraindications and side effects
The main contraindication is individual intolerance to the components that make up the drug. Liniment is not prescribed in the following cases:
- For lesions of the skin that occupy a large area.
- For the treatment of proctitis, atheroma, lipoma.
- For kidney problems.
- During tumor processes.
The safety of using Vishnevsky ointment during pregnancy has not been confirmed by testing. Therefore, it is recommended to use the product with extreme caution. As a rule, the doctor prescribes liniment only after assessing its benefits for the mother's health. The need for this arises with varicose veins of the lower extremities, when it is necessary to reduce pain and the degree of protrusion of the veins. A remedy is also prescribed for the treatment of hemorrhoids, which often develops during pregnancy in women due to increased stress.
It is not recommended to use liniment to treat children. Due to the nature of the processes in a developing organism, the development of allergic reactions increases.
Vishnevsky ointment should be used with caution on open areas in summer and spring. Such recommendations are due to the fact that birch tar can increase skin sensitivity to ultraviolet rays. Therefore, it may cause burns.
Side effects when using liniment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions rarely occur. Negative allergic reactions in the form of itching, redness and rash occur with overdose or long-term treatment. After giving up the ointment, they disappear.
Interactions with other medications are not described in the instructions for use. Therefore, caution should be exercised in any combination with various drugs. If any negative reactions of the body occur, you should consult a doctor to change the treatment regimen.
For what types is it used?
A furuncle is a purulent-necrotic formation on the skin that occurs due to the active reproduction of staphylococci inside the hair follicle. Dermatological disease occurs when protective forces are reduced and opportunistic microflora are activated.
There are microorganisms on the body that under normal conditions do not cause harm. With a weak immune system and endocrine diseases, the balance of microflora is disturbed.
Staphylococci and other microorganisms begin to colonize the skin and contribute to the appearance of suppurative processes, from which Vishnevsky ointment helps. Boils can appear in different areas: face, neck, back, buttocks, groin, under the arms, on the limbs.
There is a high risk of complications when ulcers are located on the head and face. Here, the infection easily penetrates the bloodstream, which threatens bacterial infection of the blood and the development of sepsis.
Vishnevsky's liniment can be used to treat all areas of skin with boils. The main condition for the safe use of the ointment is strict adherence to the instructions.
