Psoril: instructions for use of granules, cream and shampoo, spray

Psorilom tablets are successfully used to treat such a common skin disease as psoriasis, as well as in the case of other pathological conditions of the skin, accompanied by rashes and itching. Thanks to its composition, the drug is effective and helps eliminate all the negative manifestations that accompany skin diseases, without causing any side effects, except for individual intolerance to one of the ingredients.

Are hormonal ointments more beneficial or harmful?

Of course, if it is necessary to get rid of psoriasis in a short time, then experts recommend the patient an ointment for psoriasis with a hormonal component. Thanks to its pharmacological properties, it relieves unpleasant symptoms in just a few days.

However, such medications have a number of restrictions on their use:

• individual hyperreaction to constituent substances;
• decompensation of liver/kidney diseases;
• childhood age of the patient.

Experts are sure to emphasize: all hormonal medications should be used exclusively in short courses. Otherwise, complications arise:

• loss of drug effectiveness;
• adaptation of the body to the pharmacological effects of the drug;
• deterioration of the clinical picture of the disease.

For some patients, an additional unpleasant aspect of therapy with hormonal drugs is their undoubtedly high price when compared with the cost of non-hormonal medications.

However, it is up to the dermatologist to decide which regimen to use if the diagnosis of psoriasis is confirmed. Self-medication will not only not lead to recovery, but may even aggravate the course of the pathology and lead to severe complications.

Do medicinal non-hormonal ointments help with psoriasis?

If the psoriatic spot has appeared relatively recently and is small in size, and flaking and itching are minimal, then it is quite possible to begin therapy with a non-hormonal cream for psoriasis. They are usually made from natural plant ingredients, plant extracts and bee products.

The main purposes of using such drugs:

• accelerating the regeneration of integumentary tissue cells;
• relief of irritation, tissue hyperemia;
• reducing the severity of itching;
• moisture retention in the epidermis;
• restoration of the balance of microelements and vitamins in cells;
• protection from harmful external factors.

A huge advantage of non-hormonal medications is their high degree of safety for the human body. Therefore, they are most often allowed even in pediatric practice - for psoriasis in children.

A bonus of therapy is the preservation of the family budget, because in pharmacies drugs with plant extracts are inexpensive.

Despite all the positive properties of these medications, they should still be prescribed by a doctor. It is he who, after carrying out laboratory diagnostic procedures, will be able to determine at what stage the identified disease is and whether herbal-based drugs will be effective.

Contraindications and precautions

The use of Psorilom is contraindicated in the following cases:

• Allergic manifestations
• Pregnancy, GW.

Not used in pediatrics.

During homeopathic therapy with Psoriloma, a short-term exacerbation of the observed symptoms cannot be ruled out. You will need to additionally consult with your attending dermatologist.

If after 1-2 weeks. homeopathic therapy does not have the expected effect, in addition, side symptoms are registered, the drug should be discontinued.

People suffering from diabetes mellitus should take homeopathic granules with special caution, since the daily dose of the drug contains 0.114 XE.

Cross-drug interactions

During homeopathic therapy, taking other drugs is not excluded.

Side effects

The use of this medicine may provoke allergic manifestations associated with intolerance to certain components.

In case of severe manifestations of allergies, you will need to stop treatment with Psoril, and your doctor will select analogues of the medicine for psoriasis.

Phytocream Pulsar

Phytocream Pulsar - has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiallergic properties, improves microcirculation and metabolic processes of the skin, and ensures skin regeneration. Phytocream "Pulsar" is a natural preparation created from extracts of Siberian medicinal herbs. Indications

: psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis, dermatitis.

Compound

: extract of chamomile, rosehip, sage, wheat germ, eucalyptus, sea buckthorn, milk thistle, St. John's wort, peppermint, yarrow, calendula, tea tree oil, fish oil, aloe, kalanchoe, plantain extract, nettle, string, tansy, mother-and - stepmother, motherwort, marsh cinquefoil, licorice roots, bergenia, valerian, marshmallow, calamus and natural vitamins B, E, A.

Indications for use

Due to its properties, Psorilom cream is used for the following diseases:

• psoriasis;
• eczema;
• neurodermatitis;
• atopic dermatitis.

It is worth noting the indications for use of other products in this line:

1. Psorilom tablets can be taken both during the period of relapse of psoriasis and during remission for a longer state of rest.
2. Salicylic shampoo is used to treat scalp psoriasis, as well as as a prophylactic against dry dandruff.
3. Tar-based shampoo is used not only in the treatment of psoriasis, but in the treatment of oily seborrhea.
4. The spray is used for various forms of psoriasis. It is especially convenient to use the product for ailments of the scalp.

All of these drugs can also be used to prevent the onset of psoriasis.

Important! Before using the products, you should undergo an examination and consult a dermatologist.

Is it possible to use traditional means

Psoriasis requires a complex of treatment measures: in addition to careful nutritional correction, personal hygiene, drug therapy includes traditional medications.

They contain various active substances - for example, sulfur, petroleum products, tar or ichthyol. Therefore, they will have the following properties:

• drying wet areas of the skin;
• suppression of the inflammatory process in epidermal cells;
• reducing the severity of exudation;
• elimination of itching and flaking;
• accelerating the regeneration of injured cells.

At the same time, as a rule, there is no need to fear a negative systemic effect from therapy with such drugs, as is the case with the use of hormonal drugs. That is why many people who are faced with the symptoms of psoriasis prefer traditional external medications - sulfur-salicylic, ichthyol, naphthalan ointments.

Effect of the drug

The Psorilom product line, due to its carefully developed composition, has a wide spectrum of action. The following effects from the use of drugs can be noted:

• the area affected by rashes decreases;
• itching and burning are eliminated;
• inflammatory phenomena are actively stopped;
• the skin is disinfected;
• damaged tissues are regenerated;
• the process of excessive cell division is noticeably reduced;
• the epidermis is well moisturized.

This whole set of actions together gives a good result in the fight against psoriasis.

Medicines based on tar

Tar ointments are widely used in the treatment of a disease that is in a regressive and stationary stage. Tar is obtained from birch bark by distillation. The effect of the ointment:

• absorbable;
• antiseptic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• preventing the formation of pathological cells.

When treating with tar ointments, it is necessary to avoid exposure to sunlight on the skin.

The products include 5% “Tar Ointment” and “Colloidin”, which in addition to tar contains salicylic acid, sulfur, and collodion.

special instructions

If you observe undesirable manifestations, as well as in the absence of a therapeutic effect within 7-14 days of therapy, you need to consult a specialist.

The use of Psorilom (as well as other homeopathic medicines) may provoke a temporary exacerbation of the symptoms of the disease; in such cases, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

If shampoo gets into your eyes, it is recommended to rinse them with plenty of running water.

Taking homeopathic remedies can be combined with the use of other medications.

What to choose: cream or ointment? Main differences

In the pharmacy chain, products for external use are usually offered in several dosage forms - ointment for psoriasis, gel or cream, as well as suspension. This allows you to achieve the desired result - relief of psoriatic symptoms more effectively.

However, not every person knows how a psoriasis cream differs from an ointment substance. Their differences lie in the consistency of the active ingredients, which are combined with the base of the drug. So, for the ointment form, it is thicker and denser. Therefore, after distribution over the affected area - a psoriatic plaque or spot - it envelops the cells, preventing further damage by pathogenic microflora from the outside, at the same time it softens and nourishes the cells, helping them to recover faster. Ointments penetrate the skin more slowly and their effect lasts longer.

The creamy texture of the drug is intended to affect the pathological focus in the deeper layers of the integumentary tissue - the drug penetrates almost immediately to the affected cells. Therefore, doctors recommend the cream if it is necessary to stop the disease not only on the surface of the skin, but in the thickness of the tissues.

Important! When giving preference to a cream or ointment, doctors focus on visually noticeable changes in psoriasis, as well as the results of a diagnostic examination. You should not change the recommended treatment regimen yourself.

Tablets and granules

These forms of Psoriloma are recommended to be included in any complex for the treatment of psoriasis. In this case, you should strictly follow the instructions for using Psorilom, otherwise there is no complete confidence in their effectiveness.

Psorilom tablets and granules have an identical composition, differing only in the concentration of the active substance, so treatment should be prescribed by a doctor.

Tablets and granules include:

• graphite - promotes rapid healing of skin cracks;
• barberry - reduces itching, burning and removes pustular rashes from the skin;
• potassium bromate - prevents peeling of the skin and stabilizes its condition;
• oakleaf toxicodendron - neutralizes various rashes, including vesicular ones;
• goldenrod - has a beneficial effect on the skin, relieves psoriatic manifestations.

Reviews from patients indicate that Psorilom tablets are most effective in the acute stage of psoriasis. However, it should be remembered that if there is a possibility of developing an allergic reaction to the components of Psorilom included in its composition, the use of Psorilom is excluded.

Compound

Psorilom cream (granules, tablets and other pharmacological forms) is made from natural ingredients. Due to its plant origin, this medicine belongs to the category of homeopathic medicines that do not have serious side effects on the human body.

In the production of this medicine, the manufacturer uses extracts from various medicinal plants, which are actively used in folk medicine in the treatment of skin pathologies. Psorilom cream (spray or tablets) have an excellent therapeutic effect on epithelial cells. It is absolutely safe for people, so it can be used by patients of any age.

Release form and composition

• Homeopathic granules: regular spherical shape, homogeneous, white with a cream or gray tint, odorless (15, 30 and 50 g each in polymer jars, 1 jar is packed in a cardboard box);
• Homeopathic sublingual tablets: flat-cylindrical, white, white with a yellowish or grayish tint, scored (15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 100 tablets in polymer jars, 1 jar packed in a cardboard box; 10 and 20 pieces in blister packs, in a cardboard pack 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 10 packs).

Active ingredients of Psorilom:

• Berberis vulgaris (Berberis) D3;
• Graphites D8;
• Toxicodendron quercifolium (Rhus toxicodendron)) D12;
• Fumaria officinalis D3;
• Solidago virgaurea D3;
• Kalium bromatum D6.

Auxiliary components of homeopathic granules: sugar granules.

Auxiliary components of tablets: potato starch, lactose monohydrate, calcium stearate.

Hormonal creams and ointments

Many people who want to quickly cope with dermatological rashes due to psoriasis purchase hormonal ointments. Undoubtedly, they have a more powerful healing effect, and the regeneration process accelerates. Nevertheless, it is necessary to know and understand the mechanism of their pharmacological influence in order not to cause additional damage to health.

Actions and benefits of hormonal ointments

Despite the fact that the concentration of hormonal substances in an ointment or cream for external application is minimal when compared with injection solutions or tablets, with uncontrolled and long-term use they can also negatively affect the human body.

After all, the impact on the pathological focus of psoriasis is due to the correction of hormonal levels - this is an intervention in the finely organized system of production and redistribution of hormones. Ointments or creams at the cellular level suppress the excessive production of some protein components and help increase the concentration of other hormones. Thanks to this effect, the cells of the integumentary tissues are able to regenerate faster.

According to experts, external preparations with hormones have advantages, such as:

• rapid achievement of a therapeutic effect;
• minimal side effects when used correctly;
• ease of application;
• short course of treatment.

People with psoriasis prefer to use these medications precisely in order to achieve recovery in a short time. However, before starting therapy, it is necessary to undergo an examination and weigh all the advantages with the disadvantages of such an intervention in the body.

Contraindications

Not in all cases is it permissible to introduce ointments for psoriasis into complex therapy. The specialist will definitely take into account the patient’s presence of one or more contraindications to their use:

• intolerance to any component of the product;
• viral etiology of skin lesions;
• fungal microflora is the basis of the inflammatory process of the skin;
• period after recent vaccination;
• malignant tissue damage;
• acne at the site of the lesion;
• violation of the integrity of integumentary tissues;
• plaques are the result of tuberculosis or syphilitic damage to the body;
• period of pregnancy/lactation in women.

In a number of situations, when the expected benefits of hormonal external medications will exceed their possible undesirable effects, a specialist may recommend these medications for the treatment of psoriasis, but for a short course and with extreme caution.

Side effects

Most of the negative reviews about hormonal-based psoriasis creams are due to the fact that people either applied them incorrectly - in violation of the frequency of use, or they independently changed the timing of therapy. If the patient follows all the dermatologist’s recommendations, then there will be no undesirable consequences from treatment with hormonal drugs.

Main side effects:

• quick addiction;
• loss of medication effectiveness;
• excessive dryness, skin irritation;
• the appearance of microcracks;
• skin aging;
• progression of dermatosis;
• additional tissue defects;
• increased itching;
• rarely - systemic effects in the form of dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, changes in the sexual sphere.

If any undesirable consequences occur as a result of applying an ointment or cream with a hormonal component, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor again, who will adjust the psoriasis treatment regimen. This will help avoid serious systemic complications in the future.

Contraindications

Despite the natural composition and the absence of side effects, some patients may experience individual intolerance to Psoril tablets due to increased sensitivity to certain components of the drug. Also, in some cases, their use is not allowed until the age of eighteen, with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If an allergic reaction occurs during treatment with the drug, it is recommended to stop using it and consult a doctor to adjust the dose or to refuse treatment and replace Psorilom with drugs with a similar effect.

General recommendations for topical treatment of psoriasis

• Which doctor treats psoriasis? You should contact a dermatologist to help you choose good medications.
• Be careful when using dietary supplements and vitamins (see vitamins in tablets - we dispel myths), very often they are provoking factors for the relapse of psoriasis. In addition, climate change, stressful situations, smoking, alcohol, hypothermia, non-compliance with diet, sudden intensive treatment with many medications, abrupt withdrawal of hormonal drugs also lead to exacerbations.

• The simpler the treatment, the longer the remission; try to use the simplest possible treatment methods, otherwise there will be nothing to treat in the future. This also applies to the simultaneous use of various means at once, since there will be no analysis of what helped and what did not. It is also worth taking breaks between courses of treatment for 1-6 months.
• Psoriasis is individual, what works well for one patient may harm another, do not particularly trust the reviews of other patients.
• A positive attitude and positive emotions are the key to long-term remission. Stress, irritation, negative thoughts, emotions in psoriasis are your worst enemies.
• If a child develops a disease, analyze what could have caused it, try to eliminate provoking factors; for children, sometimes just constant adherence to a diet is enough. Do not try to immediately treat the child with all possible methods, this will only worsen the situation.

Instructions for use

If the patient takes tablets of this line, then it is worth using the following scheme:

1. Peas should be taken up to three times a day in the amount of eight pieces.
2. In the stage of exacerbation of psoriasis, it is necessary to dilute a single dose of tablets in 250 ml of water.
3. The product should be taken 30 minutes before eating or 60 minutes after.
4. The course of treatment is 90 days.
5. After each course you need to take a break for a month.

You should also consider the instructions for using local remedies Psoril:

1. The spray must be sprayed onto the affected areas of the dermis three times a day. The bottle should be kept at a distance of 10 cm from the rash.
2. The cream should be applied to psoriatic plaques in a thin layer. The procedure is carried out three times a day.
3. Shampoo should be used as a regular hair wash, with one exception - you need to wait 5-8 minutes before rinsing.

It is important to adhere to the dosage to avoid unwanted consequences.

Traditional non-hormonal ointments with different mechanisms of action

Early diagnosis is the key to success in the fight against psoriasis. In this case, it is possible to cope with the pathological focus with traditional non-hormonal medications.

Sulfur-salicylic ointment

A combined pharmaceutical product with a characteristic odor is sulfur-salicylic ointment. It is recommended to be used for the following skin lesions:

• seborrhea;
• psoriasis;
• scabies;
• lichen.

Experts indicate restrictions for use:

• children's age - up to three years;
• individual intolerance to components;
• for women - bearing a fetus or breastfeeding a child.

There are practically no adverse reactions to the drug in humans. There were rarely complaints of dry skin and itching. Correct use of the product is twice a day, for up to three weeks. The cost of the drug is quite affordable - for 1 bottle of dark glass it costs about 45–65 rubles.

Naftalan ointment

Analgesic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects are observed when using naphthalan ointment. Indications for therapy with the drug:

• dermatoses - from psoriasis to neurodermatitis;
• burns and frostbite;
• difficult-to-heal skin lesions - trophic ulcers or bedsores.

The drug is prohibited for the following diseases:

• acute forms of skin inflammation;
• neoplasms of integumentary tissues;
• increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.

If applied incorrectly, allergic reactions of the epidermis may occur. Otherwise the drug is well tolerated. It is enough to gently lubricate the affected area with it twice. The course of therapy is 20–25 days. The cost of the medicine ranges from 450 rubles to 500 rubles.

Sulfuric ointment

Affordable and easy to use sulfur ointment has the following indications for use:

• psoriasis and lichen;
• seborrhea and sycosis;
• acne and scabies.

Therapy with the drug is prohibited if you are diagnosed with:

• individual hypersensitivity;
• acute fungal rashes;
• allergic manifestations in the affected area.

Undesirable manifestations during the application of sulfur ointment occur in rare cases - for example, itching and irritation of the skin due to sulfur. Compliance with the doctor’s prescriptions helps to avoid such reactions: the drug is used exclusively externally, no more than 1-2 times a day. The ointment costs from 30 to 50 rubles at the pharmacy.

Ichthyol ointment

Due to its powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of influence on the integumentary tissues, doctors recommend ichthyol ointment in the following cases:

• to soften psoriatic plaques;
• for eczema;
• to eliminate burn crusts;
• for microsporia and trichophytosis;
• for boils and rosacea.

The drug is not recommended for people who have:

• allergy to ichthyol;
• increased susceptibility to petroleum products.

The ointment should be distributed in a thin layer, carefully, over the entire area of ​​the stain, daily. Repeat the procedure in the morning and then in the evening. Duration of therapy is 2–3 weeks. Among the side effects, increased hyperemia and peeling, and allergic rashes were noted. The cost of a package of the product is no more than 60–75 rubles.

Dermatol ointment

Drying and astringent effects were noted in dermatol ointment. Therefore, it is included in psoriasis treatment regimens. Other indications for use:

• tissue damage that is accompanied by exudation;
• condylomas;
• ulcerative defects of the mucous membranes.

Despite the naturalness of the components, the product has a contraindication - individual intolerance. Sometimes, during drug therapy, people experience allergic lesions of tissue.

The instructions indicate that it is enough to apply the ointment 2-3 times a day directly to the areas of changed skin cells to achieve regeneration. The cost of the product is superior to the above drugs - about 250-300 rubles.

Cartoline ointment

A product based on grease in combination with bee honey - cartolin ointment - successfully copes with skin problems such as:

• various variants of the course of neurodermatitis;
• psoriasis, including pustular psoriasis;
• eczematous lesions on the skin;
• allergic dermatoses.

The instructions list contraindications:

• first trimesters of pregnancy;
• children up to three to five years old;
• intolerance to a component of the medication.

Possible complications of therapy are increased cell proliferation with hyperemia and swelling, itching and excessive dryness of the epidermis, allergic rashes. Doctors advise applying the product no more than 1–2 times a day for about 3.5–4 weeks. In Russia, the drug costs about 1100–1300 rubles.

Pills

Homeopathic granules contain the following components:

1. Barberry extract. Accelerates the exfoliation of dead epidermal cells.
2. Fumaria officinalis.
3. Potassium bromate. Well relieves itching and irritation.
4. Goldenrod. It copes well with skin ailments characterized by itching and rashes.
5. Graphite. Participates in the restoration of damaged skin.

These components also improve blood circulation in tissues.

Varieties of shampoos "Psoril"

The shampoo contains zinc pyrithioneate, which has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. When using the product, there is a softening of the scales that are located on the scalp. The shampoo has a tonic and calming effect. “Psoril” helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. The shampoo additionally contains vitamins that help improve the appearance of hair.

It is recommended to use the product twice a week. Shampoo “Psorilom” comes in two varieties:

• with tar;
• with salicylic acid.

Shampoo, the main component of which is salicylic acid, not only helps get rid of dandruff, but also reduces itching. The product has a pleasant smell and thick consistency. A positive effect can be noticed already in the first days of treatment.

Shampoo

There are two types of Psoril shampoo: tar and salicylic. The first product contains the following composition:

1. Birch tar. Has a pronounced disinfecting effect.
2. St. John's wort extract. A good antimicrobial agent. The component is also able to effectively soothe the scalp.
3. Celandine. Known for its cleansing properties.
4. Seed extract. It suppresses inflammatory processes well.

This product is especially suitable for people with oily skin types, as the tar has a drying effect.

Other ingredients in salicylic shampoo include:

1. Zinc pyrithione. Known for its pronounced fungicidal effect.
2. Vitamin B5. Has good wound healing properties.
3. Salicylic acid. It softens and exfoliates dead skin flakes, and also inhibits excessive tissue division.
4. Vitamin H. Restores hair structure at the cellular level.
5. Chamomile extract. Effectively soothes and disinfects the skin.
6. Burdock root extract. Strengthens hair follicles and prevents excessive hair loss.

Psorilom shampoo copes not only with psoriasis, but also with seborrhea.

Complex therapy of psoriasis in addition to ointments

Psoriasis requires a complex of treatment measures: in addition to careful nutritional correction and individual hygiene, drug therapy includes other medications.

1. In case of severe skin pathology, immunosuppressants are designed to suppress the inflammatory process in skin cells, which will help alleviate the patient’s well-being.
2. Vitamin products, especially ointments with retinol and mineral-vitamin complexes, fill tissues with essential microelements. This also improves the course of the disease.
3. Since medical studies prove the close relationship between the appearance of psoriasis and disorders of the digestive structures, enterosorbents are present in the treatment regimen for the pathology. They help rid the human body of accumulated toxins, medication residues, and toxins. All this helps to cleanse the integumentary tissues from itchy spots with plaques.
4. Experts definitely recommend antihistamines, which reduce the severity of unpleasant symptoms while improving a person’s allergic background. Thanks to this, the clinical picture of psoriasis is softened.
5. Antibacterial drugs will be prescribed when an infectious process occurs in the tissues, when the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms has led to swelling, inflammation and an increase in the patient’s body temperature. They allow you to suppress the development of pathogenic microflora, but worsen the condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, they can only be taken in short courses, as prescribed and under the supervision of a doctor.

Summarizing

Despite the many causes of psoriasis and the complexity of its treatment, specialists have the opportunity to select for each case of the disease their own scheme for eliminating negative symptoms - ointments of both hormonal and non-hormonal composition.

They are presented in a wide range in the pharmacy chain, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, as well as indications and contraindications. Without prior consultation with a dermatologist, you should not begin self-medication, so as not to aggravate the situation with the course of psoriasis.

Spray

Psoril spray perfectly moisturizes the skin. In addition to zinc periotin, the spray contains essential oils and herbal extracts. The spray can be used for dry skin. The advantage of the spray is its non-contact application, which does not cause additional discomfort. Gel chitosan is a substance that creates a protective film on the skin, so this product can be used both in the acute period and during remission. Psoril spray is easy to use. It does not leave greasy marks on skin or clothes. The drug is not hormonal and can be used for daily skin care.