Among drugs designed to eliminate the external manifestations of skin lesions such as psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis of various types, we should separately focus on the glucocorticosteroid drug Lycoid, which has proven itself in the fight against the consequences of these diseases. With its strong efficiency, Lokoid is available to most buyers, has a relatively small amount of adverse events and can be used in complex therapy to increase exposure.
Modern and thoughtful composition of the product determines not only its high efficiency, but also a high level of tolerance by the body. With the help of the drug, you can quickly and permanently eliminate such manifestations as itching, severe swelling of the skin, burning it and peeling. According to the instructions accompanying the drug, the duration of the preserved effect is about 3-5 months.
Features of the preparation
Presented as a cream, Lokoid is easy to use, the technique of its use does not require special knowledge and practice, and a small number of possible side effects allows the drug to be used regularly when new manifestations of skin diseases are detected. An increase in the effectiveness of the drug manifests itself when using it in complex therapy, when the concomitant drugs have a similar therapeutic effect.
The use of this drug is permissible in accordance with its composition both in adulthood and in children. However, with the increased sensitivity of the skin, which is characteristic of childhood, it is necessary to exercise some caution in the dosage of the use of the agent and the duration of application.
Drug Forms
The drug Lokoid is available in several dosage forms that have some( minor) differences in the composition, due to the choice it is possible to choose exactly such an option that, to the maximum extent, will show its properties when applied, eliminating the manifestations of the disease.
There are the following varieties of the drug in question:
- A lokoid in the form of a cream , which is as easily applied and quickly absorbed. The volume of the tube of the drug may vary, but the composition is the same everywhere and the degree of effectiveness is identical. Tubes of 30 and 50 g in volume are sold. This cream has 0.1% of active substance( hydrocortisone), the rest are additional components that enhance the action of the main active substance;
- A lokoid in the form of an ointment( also 0.1%), which has the appearance of a thick emulsion, has excellent absorbency in the skin and has a translucent white color;
- emulsion , which is also perfectly absorbed, penetrating into the upper layer of the epidermis and actively affecting the affected areas. It should be noted that there is no adverse effect on healthy skin areas.
Well showing itself in various skin diseases with the manifestation of severe peeling, swelling of the tissues and burning, Lokoid in any of its medicinal form can be recommended for such skin lesions as eczema, psoriasis of any stage of neglect, dermatitis of various nature.
Composition of Lokoid
The active substance in any dosage form of the drug in question is hydrocortisone in the form most rapidly absorbed by the body. Additional substances include the following components:
- paraffins liquid and solid;
- glycerol;
- lemon anhydrous acid;
- benzoic alcohol;
- purified( distilled water);
- sodium citrate.
Depending on the form of the preparation, the listed constituents can be in several different proportions.
Prices
The cost of Lokoid cream at different points of sale can range from 250 to 310 rubles per tube, Lokoid ointment from 280 to 315 rubles per package, and emulsion 310-355 rubles.
Pharmacological action of
The effect of the drug begins from the moment it is applied to the affected areas of the skin. The active substance penetrates into the upper layer of the epidermis, stopping the pathological process, manifested in excessively active peeling and puffiness of adjacent tissues.
By striking all the accompanying bacterial infections in the skin, the drug is able to eliminate even the old pathological processes in a short time, stimulating the regeneration of the affected areas and causing stimulation of the skin cells, which is important for a speedy recovery.
Pharmacokinetics
On the surface of the skin hydrocortisone manifests itself as an active and high-speed component of the drug, penetrating into subsequent layers of the epidermis and, under the influence of butyric acid, which is also a part of the preparation, constantly has a high activity index. This is especially important for the medical treatment of such serious lesions as psoriasis and dermatosis.
Modified glucocortisone hormone does not cause habituation of the human body, which allows using the agent in question even for a long time.
Pharmacodynamics
Without penetrating into the bloodstream, the drug Lokoid can be prescribed as an independent therapy, or as a constituent drug in a complex effect. The products of the decay of this preparation are deduced by the kidneys( urine).Absence of the expressed negative influence on an organism gives the chance to apply it even in children's age( since 6 months).
The final disposal of the drug, which, when used for a long time, gradually accumulates in the upper layer of the epidermis, is produced in the liver cells.
Indications
The use of the drug Lokoid can be recommended in case of skin lesions such diseases as:
- psoriasis,
- dermatitis,
- dermografic urticaria,
- eczema( including varicose eczema on the legs).
Instruction for use
Due to its balanced composition, the drug Lokoid is easy to use. Instructions for its use are as follows:
- Before applying any dosage form, the affected area of the skin should be thoroughly cleaned by removing contaminants and residues of dry dead skin particles.
- The cleansed skin is applied with a thin layer of the product, it is not recommended to rub it.
- The drug is applied from 1 to 3 times during the day, which allows you to adjust the treatment process.
- Duration of use depends both on the degree of skin damage, and on the positive dynamics of the healing process.
- The drug does not require subsequent application of a fixative bandage.
However, there are a number of recommendations when using any Lokoid drug form depending on the age and indications of the patient.
Adult
For skin lesions in adults, the duration of application of the drug and the frequency of its application to the affected skin is from 2-4 weeks to 1.5 months, after which it is recommended to take a break. If necessary, after 1 month, treatment with Lokoid can be repeated. Application of the drug - from 1 to 3-4 times a day.
For children
In childhood, starting from 6 months, any form of Lokoid can bring significant relief to the child. However, due to the increased susceptibility of the body to any type of hormones, care should be taken to monitor the presence / absence of side effects.
The frequency of Lokoid use in childhood is 2-3 times a day, the duration of use is 1-2 weeks, after which, if there are recommendations of a dermatologist, a break should be made. Repeat treatment with Lokoid in any form should be performed under the supervision of a physician.
In pregnancy and lactation,
Since long-term use of Lokoid is a gradual accumulation of its active ingredient in the upper layers of the epidermis, care should be taken during pregnancy to prevent it from penetrating the child's body. The duration of the use of this drug for this reason should be limited, and the treatment should be strictly under the supervision of a physician.
During breastfeeding it is also necessary to limit the duration of use of the drug due to the possibility of its penetration into breast milk.
Contraindications
Contraindications for the use of the drug include the following situations:
- the presence of an acute current viral infection;
- violation of the integrity of the skin;
- presence of staphylococcal skin infection;
- for any type of neoplasm on the skin( benign and malignant);
- in the presence of parasitic infections and fungal diseases;
- with excessive sensitivity to any component of the formulation.
Skin diseases such as rosacea, acne and oral dermatitis are also not recommended for use.
Side effects of
In the application of the drug in question, there may be side effects that may have a negative effect on the treatment of skin lesions using Lokoid. The following manifestations are related to the side effect:
- increase in blood pressure;
- appearance of fat deposits in the shoulder, neck and shoulder girdle;
- is rosace-like dermatitis;
- noted the likelihood of increasing the sensitivity of the skin and its irritation.
Specific instructions
To obtain the longest possible result, you should undergo a full course of treatment with the help of a medication-matched drug form. This will avoid relapse of the disease, prevent the possibility of side effects when using stronger drugs with higher activity.
Interaction with other medicinal products
A lokoid in any dosage form can be assigned for use in complex treatment. Its effect will be enhanced by the parallel effect of drugs with similar effects.
Reviews
Many users note the high degree of effectiveness of treatment for skin lesions when using Lokoid. Quickly acting on the root cause of the disease, this medicine has shown itself in eliminating the effects of many skin diseases. Due to its composition, Lokoid is one of such drugs that can be used for significant lesions that require long-term therapeutic effects due to neglect of the process.
However, some patients, even in the presence of indications for the use of the product, are frightened by the presence in its composition of hormone-like substances. To prevent side effects should be treated under the supervision of a dermatologist.
Analogs
For agents having a similar composition( including hydrocortisone) are:
- ointment Latticort and
- topical agent Afloderm.
These are medicines that also quickly and permanently eliminate the manifestations of eczema, psoriasis and other skin lesions.