Instructions for using Skin-cap cream and cheap analogues

A drug with antifungal and antibacterial effect - Skin-cap in the form of a cream, is prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis, pityriasis versicolor, neurodermatitis of various etiologies. The medicine is quite controversial, there are many reviews - it helps some people, others are dissatisfied with the result. The main active ingredient in the composition, aimed at eliminating the symptoms of skin diseases, is zinc pyrithione. The medicine is available in tubes, the volume of which is 15 g. The cream is whitish in color, there are no foreign inclusions, it is used exclusively externally. Instructions for using Skin-cap cream, contraindications and composition - information in the article.

Compound

Shelf life of the medicinal product

Skin Cap products, like analogues, should be stored subject to certain conditions. With them, the effect of the medicine remains as expected and does not change.

Shampoos and sprays should be stored in a place where small children cannot reach them. The optimal storage temperature is considered to be 4-30 degrees above zero. The cream is stored at a temperature of 4-20 degrees, also in a quiet place.

It is worth noting that all information about the operation of the drug is provided solely for the preliminary familiarization of patients with its effect. It does not replace the official instructions provided by the manufacturer. Before treatment, a preliminary consultation with a dermatologist is advisable; self-medication can be dangerous.

Pharmacodynamics

Activated zinc pyrithione has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activity. Antifungal activity is especially pronounced against Pityrosporum ovale and Pityrosporum orbiculare, which support inflammation and excessive flaking in dandruff, seborrhea, psoriasis and other skin diseases.

The antibacterial activity of zinc pyrithione is manifested against a number of pathogenic microorganisms (including streptococcus, staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, Proteus).

Zinc pyrithione reduces the intracellular level of ATP, promotes depolarization of cell membranes and the death of fungi and bacteria.

The mechanism of anti-inflammatory action has not been studied.

How does the product affect the body?

Zinc pyrithioneate, which is an active substance, is capable of exhibiting antifungal and antimicrobial activity. The work of the main component helps fight the appearance and proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and fungi, which helps to get rid of discomfort in a short time and effectively treat the disease. The product becomes especially active in relation to the bacteria Pity-rosporum, which represent one of the factors dangerous to health that can provoke inflammation and accelerate the division of cells in the surface layers of the skin in psoriasis and other skin diseases that cause a lot of inconvenience.

On skin cells in a state of hyperproliferation, the drug has an effect that complicates the process of their division. This slows down the development of pathogenic processes. The product also contains methyl ethyl sulfate, which is a substance that can increase the permeability of the skin, at the same time enhance the absorption of substances, and accelerate the process of their penetration into the depths of the epidermis. Ointments have a strong hydrating ability.

Due to the effective work of the main ingredient in creams, when processed, the level of ATP in cells decreases, the destruction of bacteria and fungi begins, the division of damaged cells slows down, while ordinary cells that perform pressure without problems will not be affected. Under the influence of the drug, the energy supply of the cells decreases, and for this reason the parasites die.

Skin Cap cream and analogs help not only smooth out the symptoms of diseases, but also work to eliminate their causes.

Directions for use and doses

Externally.

Aerosol: spray onto the affected areas of the skin from a distance of 15 cm 2-3 times a day until a clinical effect is achieved. To achieve a lasting effect, it is recommended to continue using the drug for 1 week after the symptoms disappear. To treat the scalp with the drug, a special nozzle is included. The course of treatment for psoriasis is 1-1.5 months, for atopic dermatitis - 3-4 weeks.

The method of administration and dosage for children do not differ from those for adults.

If necessary, you can repeat the course of treatment after 1–1.5 months, after consultation with your doctor.

Cream: after vigorous shaking, apply a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin 2 times a day. The course of treatment for psoriasis is 1-1.5 months, for atopic dermatitis - 3-4 weeks.

The method of administration and dosage for children do not differ from those for adults.

If necessary, you can repeat the course of treatment after 1–1.5 months, after consultation with your doctor.

Shampoo: before use, shake the bottle vigorously, apply a small amount of shampoo to damp hair and massage the scalp, then rinse your hair and reapply shampoo. Leave the shampoo on your hair for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Use 2-3 times a week for the first 2 weeks. The course of treatment for psoriasis is 5 weeks, for seborrhea - 2 weeks.

During the period of remission, shampoo can be used 1-2 times a week as a means of preventing relapses.

Side effects

The instructions contain a warning about the likelihood of some negative consequences after using the drug. These can be a variety of allergic manifestations or a slight burning sensation, which in most cases goes away quite quickly.

It is worth noting that if a slight irritating effect occurs, you should not cancel treatment.

If treatment with Skin Cap sprays and ointments lasts more than twenty days, the following side effects may occur:

1. Pigmentation appears, the color of the skin or spots already present on it may change;
2. Light stretching;
3. Skin atrophy;
4. Itchy areas appear;
5. Acne;
6. Psoriasis, expressed by pustules;
7. Hypertrichosis.

If the medicine is used on fairly large areas of skin, complications are often quite serious. It can be:

• Folliculitis;
• Feeling of numbness in arms or legs;
• Gastritis;
• Problems with intraocular pressure;
• Ulcers on the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.

Folliculitis

Numbness in arms or legs

Gastritis

Ulcers

Release form

Aerosol for external use, 0.2%. 35, 70, 140 g of the drug in an aluminum aerosol can, which consists of a valve and a cap. The cylinder along with an additional nozzle is placed in a cardboard box.

35 g of the drug in an aluminum aerosol can, which consists of a valve and a cap (free sample).

Cream for external use, 0.2%. 5 g in a sachet made of laminated foil. 15 and 50 g in a plastic tube. Each tube is placed in a cardboard box

Shampoo, 1%. 50 ml, 150 ml, 400 ml in a plastic bottle. Each bottle is placed in a cardboard pack. 5 g in a sachet made of laminated foil. 5 sachets are placed together in a cardboard pack. 5 g in laminated foil sachets (free sample).

Possibility of overdose

There are no reviews or other information about overdoses during the treatment of Skin Cap. In order not to provoke the appearance of negative symptoms, it is not recommended to apply large amounts of medication to the skin.

Small children may accidentally swallow some of the cream. To avoid harmful health consequences, it is recommended to induce vomiting in the child and give him to drink a medicine that belongs to the group of enterosorbents. In such cases, additional consultation with a doctor is required.

There are various reviews on Skin Cap. Patients have, among other questions, whether washing with shampoo will affect the condition of the hairstyle and hair color. There have been no complaints about this effect yet.

Laboratory studies regarding the complete safety of treatment with drugs during lactation have not been conducted for pregnant women. There is also no reliable information that in such conditions, Skin Cap medicine in any form would be harmful.

No clinically significant potential for interaction with other drugs has been determined. It is undesirable to take glucocorticosteroids simultaneously with zinc pyrithioneate, which may also be prescribed for external use.

Skin Cap - reviews

Among the various reviews about the use of Skin Cap cream, the majority are positive. Patients note both the good effect of the drug and the effectiveness of each of its forms. Many claim that already in the first days of using the medicine, significant relief is noted.

Reviews also indicate that the drug can help in most difficult situations when other medications were powerless. The price of Skin Cap cream is not cheap, but it is justified by its high efficiency. Some patients talk about how they could feel better after the first days of treatment. Side effects are reported in very rare cases.

Alexander: “I once had to undergo treatment with regular application of Skin Cap cream, the impressions were positive. I was treated for a long time, I had psoriasis, the plaques were slowly disappearing. But after completing the course, I have been in remission for more than a year and a half, which is still rare with such an illness.”

Ekaterina: “At the age of two, my daughter’s cheeks began to turn red and peel, which never happened to us even in infancy. I suspected diathesis, the pediatrician confirmed the diagnosis and recommended Skin Cap in the form of a cream. A tiny drop was rubbed into the skin twice a day and treated for two weeks. During the course, all unpleasant symptoms completely disappeared, the skin stopped itching, and the child sleeps peacefully. Several months have passed since then, the disease no longer bothered me.”

Nadezhda: “As a child, I suffered from atopic dermatitis. I don’t remember what treatment was given at that time. It didn’t make itself felt for a long time, but at the age of 30 it showed up again. At first I thought that I was allergic to household chemicals, so I didn’t see a doctor. But after a while, the skin began to cause such trouble that I had to look for a remedy for treatment. Skin Cap helped me very quickly and well, after 10 days I managed to get rid of dermatitis.”