Clean, healthy skin and lack of pronounced pigmentation and acne is an indicator of overall health and excellent skin condition. However, when any defects appear on its surface, it requires more careful care and application of drugs that will restore the normal skin microflora and eliminate unpleasant manifestations.
And among the many products currently on sale to combat acne and pigmentation, it is necessary to separate the Skinoren gel, which is highly effective and ensures a pronounced result within 1-1,5 weeks after the start of the use of the drug. And today we will examine in detail the price in pharmacies, reviews and instructions for the use of Skinoren, its analogs and the composition of the drug.
Features of the preparation
Representing an opaque gel of a uniform consistency, Skinoren has a pronounced white color and a pleasant light medicinal flavor. When used on the affected skin does not leave greasy marks, quickly absorbed, while the skin with damages of the epidermis absorbs the constituent components of the cream more actively than intact.
When applying the cream, it absorbs it by 65%, which ensures its rapid manifestation and cure after a short time after the beginning of use. Thanks to the rapid removal of the remnants of the preparation, the body cleanses from the products of its processing, the liver is not loaded, there is no general deterioration of the condition.
Skinorena features the specialist in this video:
Skinorena composition
Active substance in Skinorene is azelaic acid, the suppressive effect of causative agents of acne and returning the skin smoothness and health. The auxiliary components in this agent include the following substances:
- benzoic acid;
- glycerol;
- stearoyl macrogol glycerides;
- propylene glycol;
- cetearyl octanoate;
- purified( distilled) water;
- cutin CSB.
In 1 g of the drug contains 200 mg of azelaic acid, 85% of glycerol.
Medicinal forms
In pharmacies, you can find cream or gel Skinoren, which is presented in different volumes. The cream is sold in aluminum tubes( 5, 15, 30 and 50 g) in a cardboard box and with the accompanying instruction. Careful study of it will allow to correctly use the remedy for various skin diseases. There is no unanimous answer, which is better, Skinoren gel or cream
The cost of the drug depends on the size of the tube: a package of 5 g can be found at a price of 1,022 to 1,150 rubles, a volume of 15 grams - from 1,180 to 1,220 rubles,30 grams - from 1,250 to 1,300 rubles.
Pharmacological action
The drug is offered in pharmacies without the need for a prescription, because the almost complete absence of side effects allows it to be used by anyone who has skin problems. A special feature of pharmacological action is the rapid absorption of the ointment when applied to the damaged skin, the penetration of the active substance into the deep layers of the epidermis and the manifestation of a marked improvement in the skin condition after a weekly application.
Pharmacodynamics
The peculiarity of the considered preparation is its antimicrobial action and disinfecting effect on the skin. In view of this, its effect on follicular hyperkeratosis ensures fast results in the treatment of Skinoren, and normalization of the skin condition.
Pharmacokinetics
Skinorene, quickly absorbed by the upper layers of the epidermis, quickly penetrates into the blood, destroying even traces of Propionibacterium acnes, reducing the amount of colonization and cleansing the skin. Removing the constituents of the drug is carried out by the kidneys, which remain unchanged.
The following are the indications for the use of Skinoren.
Instruction for use
The drug is used only externally. Age must not be less than 18 years.
Before using the product in question, the skin should be cleaned of make-up and debris and dust. Apply Skinoren a thin layer on the affected skin and the area of adhesion, then left for a while, which depends on the skin condition and the diagnosis given, for the effect. During application, it is not recommended to wear clothes that will not allow the product to completely absorb.
It is not necessary to wash the skin surface after application: the cream is almost completely absorbed into the upper layer of the epidermis. On the face an average of approximately 2.0-2.5 cm of the drug is required. The duration of application depends on the type of lesion and the degree of development of the disease. Treatment of acne requires continuous treatment of the affected surface for four weeks. After this, it is recommended to take a break for one week and then continue the course of treatment. Apply the cream( or gel) Skinoren twice a day to the cleansed skin, leaving it to act for 5-10 minutes.
Indications
Indications for the use of Skinorena are the following diseases and pathological conditions of the skin:
- acne with progressive inflammatory processes;
- furunculosis;
- carbuncles and similar ailments;
- oral dermatitis;
- rosacea - to treat this disease, preference should be given to the drug in the form of a cream;
- enhanced skin pigmentation.
Contraindications
The minimum number of contraindications allows the widest possible use of this drug for problems with skin of any type.
- Contraindications include excessively sensitive skin to any of the constituents of the drug.
- Appearance of redness of the treated skin, itching, swelling and extraneous rashes should be considered the reason for abandoning the drug and replacing it with another that has a similar effect.
In the video below are reviews of doctors about Skinorene:
Side effects of
With a tendency to allergic manifestations or excessive skin sensitivity, the following negative manifestations on the treated surface can occur:
- redness;
- skin hypersensitivity;
- swelling of epidermal tissues;
- skin peeling;
- occurrence of itching and burning;
- symptoms of hives;
- exacerbation of cutaneous eczema.
In all these situations, the drug should be discontinued immediately and, if necessary, continued treatment of acne with similar medications.
Special instructions
- During pregnancy and lactation, the use of the drug is possible, but should be treated after consultation with a doctor. When Skinoren is treated with mammary glands, they must be rinsed thoroughly before feeding.
- The drug has no significant effect on the nervous system, does not cause drowsiness, so there are no restrictions on its use when driving a car and managing complex mechanisms.
Interaction with other medications
Skinoren may be used in complex therapy of any kind of skin disease, as it does not interact with other types of medications.
Reviews
- Positive feedback on Skinorene from those who have already applied this tool in the treatment of skin lesions, are due to its high efficiency, the absence of side effects and simple application.
- It is also important that there is no need to wash the skin after it has been treated: the absence of greasy stains on clothes allows using the drug at any time.
- The possibility of using Skinoren during pregnancy is also important: changes in the hormonal background that occur during this period often cause the appearance of skin problems( acne, furuncles, acne, excessive pigmentation), namely these manifestations are perfectly cured by the regular application of Skinoren ointment( or cream).
About analogues of Skinoren, both cheaper and more expensive, we will tell below.
Analogues
Drugs that have a similar effect and are used in the treatment of skin diseases are:
- Zinerit;
- Skinonorm;
- Roaccutane.
The listed preparations have a similar composition, their degree of effectiveness depends on the specificity of the skin disease and the individual susceptibility to the components of the agent. Therefore, clearly answer the question about what is best,
azelik, zinerit, diferin, kuriozin, skinoren or basidon, it is quite difficult, it all depends on the specific case.
The video below gives instructions on the proper washing and applying Skinorena: