Skin cap - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and formulations (1% shampoo, aerosol or 0.2% spray, cream or ointment 0.2%) medicines for the treatment of psoriasis, dandruff and dermatitis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition
In this article, you can read the instructions for the use of a medicinal non-hormonal drug Skin Cap. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Skin kapa in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues Skin capa in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use for the treatment of psoriasis, dandruff and dermatitis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.Composition of the preparation.
Skin Cap - has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activity. Antifungal activity is particularly pronounced in relation to Pityrosporum ovale and Pityrosporum orbiculare, which cause inflammation and excessive peeling in skin diseases. Antibacterial activity is manifested in a number of pathogenic microorganisms Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp.
Skin cap reduces the intracellular level of ATP, promotes the depolarization of cell membranes, causing the death of fungi and bacteria. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory action has not been studied.
Composition
Zinc pyrithione activated + auxiliary substances.
Pharmacokinetics
With external application Skin cap is deposited in the epidermis and superficial layers of the dermis. Systemic absorption is slow. It is found in the blood in trace amounts.
Indications
Shampoo:
- psoriasis;
- atopic dermatitis of the scalp;
- seborrheic dermatitis;
- itching;
- dandruff;
- oily seborrhea;
- dry seborrhea.
Cream and aerosol for external use (for adults and children over 1 year old):
- psoriasis;
- atopic dermatitis (eczema, neurodermatitis);
- seborrheic dermatitis;
- dry skin (only for cream).
Forms of release
Shampoo 1%.
Aerosol for external use 0.2% (sometimes mistakenly called a spray).
Cream 0.2% for external use (sometimes mistakenly called ointment or gel).
Instructions for use and how to use them
The drug is used externally.
Before shampooing, shake the bottle vigorously. Apply a small amount of Skin Cap shampoo to wet hair and massage the scalp. Rinse and apply the shampoo repeatedly. Leave the shampoo on the hair for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. The drug is used 2-3 times a week for the first 2 weeks. The course of treatment for psoriasis is 5 weeks, with seborrhea - 2 weeks. During the period of remission shampoo can be used 1-2 times a week as a means of preventing relapses.
Cream for external use after intensive shaking is applied a thin layer on the affected skin 2 times a day. The course of treatment for psoriasis is 1-1.5 months, with atopic dermatitis - 3-4 weeks.
Aerosol for external use is sprayed in sufficient quantity to the affected skin from a distance of about 15 cm. Apply 2-3 times a day until the clinical effect is achieved.To achieve a lasting effect, the use of the drug is recommended to continue for one week after the symptoms disappear. Before use, the bottle should be vigorously shaken several times. During spraying, the container should be held vertically. For the aerosol treatment of the scalp, a special nozzle is attached.
Side effect
- allergic reactions.
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
Studies on the safety of the use of Skin Cap during pregnancy and lactation were not conducted.
special instructions
Before using the aerosol, shake the bottle several times. During the spraying, the bottle is held vertically.
Does not contain hormonal components in the composition.
Shampoo Skin cap does not affect the natural color and condition of the hair.
Drug Interactions
Clinically significant interaction of Skin Cap with other drugs has not been revealed.
Analogues of the drug Skin Cap
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Zinc pyrithione;
- Friederm zinc;
- Zinocap.
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