Levomekol ointment - instructions for use, what it helps with, what it is used for?

"Levomekol" is an antibacterial combination drug for external use with a wide spectrum of action. Levomekol ointment prevents the spread of pathogenic microbes, eliminates swelling, accelerates wound healing, and also increases local skin immunity.

Levomekol for burns

This combination is provided by two active components in the ointment - Chloramphenicol (aka Levomycetin) and Methyluracil. Chloramphenicol is a natural antibiotic that actively blocks intestinal, pseudomonas and staphylococcal bacilli. And methyluracil accelerates the regeneration of the epidermis. The peculiarity of methyluracil is its ability to easily and quickly penetrate into the dermis, without affecting the membrane cell membrane. This process is associated with the removal of excess fluid from the intercellular space, which usually causes swelling and bruising.

What is Levomekol used for?

Levomekol has a multifaceted therapeutic effect:

quickly reduces the inflammatory process, prevents its spread to healthy tissues;
prevents the growth and reproduction of bacterial infectious agents;
quickly eliminates swelling by normalizing microcirculation;
ensures delivery of nutrients and biologically active substances, as well as molecular oxygen, to the affected tissues;
stimulates the regeneration of inflammatory cells of all layers of the epidermis;
increases immunity at the local level.

The ointment quickly removes all inflammatory processes on the skin

It is worth noting that the presence of purulent discharge and necrotic tissue does not prevent Levomekol ointment from performing its function. The drug can be used to disinfect and accelerate tissue regeneration.

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There are contraindications. Specialist consultation is required.

Indications for use of Levomekol ointment

Since Levomekol ointment has an antibacterial effect, and at the same time stimulates the restoration of tissue structure, the drug is indicated for the following diseases:

infection of wounds with pathogenic microflora, ulcers and purulent abscesses on the epidermis;
burns (mostly 2nd and 3rd degree);
violation of tissue integrity due to injuries;
necrotic processes;
weeping and dry eczema;
calluses;
trophic ulcers;
frostbite of the extremities (superficial layers of the skin);
pimples, acne, carbuncles, boils;
otitis and sinusitis (including with purulent discharge);
treatment of sutures after surgery
bedsores;
haemorrhoids.

Levomekol ointment can be used for children

"Levomekol" can be used for children from 1 year. But before this, it is imperative to consult a pediatrician.

Floating oval

A clear jaw angle is one of the main indicators of youth. With age, subcutaneous fat shifts downwards, as a result the cheeks become less elastic, jowls, nasolabial folds, and a double chin appear. The face becomes pasty, blood circulation slows down, and swelling is observed. The changes are especially noticeable on the side.

In youth, the face looks like a triangle with the apex on the chin; this arrangement of tissues is called the “triangle of youth.” With age, the architecture of the face changes - the cheeks slide down and become the base of the triangle, the eyebrows lowered down emphasize the picture.

To restore the “triangle of youth”, fillers and mesothreads are used. You can perform face fitness exercises. As a result, the volume of the cheeks increases, the tissues are stretched, jowls and nasolabial lines disappear - the face looks much younger.

Contraindications

Like many drugs, Levomekol has contraindications:

individual intolerance to the components of the medication;
hypersensitivity of the body;
fungal infections of the epidermis;
tendency to allergic reactions;
psoriasis.

The official instructions for use indicate that in pediatrics the ointment is prescribed starting from 3 years of age. However, many pediatricians, based on the harmlessness of Levomekol, allow its use from infancy.

What tapes to use

To tape the area between the eyebrows from creases, you need to use kinesio tapes marked “for sensitive skin.” Products must have the TUV quality mark, meaning that the tapes have passed German certification. The tape should contain 100% cotton, elasticity – 130-140%.

Products marked – classic, basic, sport – are not suitable for the face, but are used for taping the body.

Preference should be given to Japanese and South Korean manufacturers. Allergic reactions often occur to tapes from China.

You can buy kinesio tapes in specialized online stores. You should not take them at the pharmacy or on dubious websites. The price of a quality tape is approximately 1000 rubles.

When using a material from a new company, you must do an allergy test on the cheekbone area:

Cut a piece of tape and stick it to the indicated area.
Leave the tape overnight for 6–8 hours.
In the morning, carefully remove the tape.

If an allergic reaction occurs, it is necessary to treat the damaged area with an antacid and take any antihistamine. For the applique, choose ribbons of a different brand.

Side effects

Levomekol is considered a universal drug and is usually well tolerated by patients. But in case of overdose (if the drug is used for more than a week), allergic skin reactions may occur.

hyperemia;
burning;
itching;
urticaria;
dermatitis at the site of application;
local swelling;
When using vaginal tampons, candidiasis may occur.

No incompatibility with other medicinal products has been reported. Make sure that the ointment does not get into your eyes, mucous membranes or inside. In case of contact with eyes and mucous membranes, rinse them immediately with running water. If swallowed, the stomach must be rinsed.

Levomekol in the treatment of burns

For burns, Levomekol is needed to prevent infection of the wound surface with pathogenic infections, as well as to accelerate tissue healing. Levomekol also copes with inflammation, which can lead to suppuration of the wound. The ointment cleanses the affected area well from both purulent discharge and necrotic cells.

The treatment system for a small area burn of 1-2 degrees is as follows:

before applying the ointment, the wound is washed under running water;
the ointment is applied to a sterile gauze pad, which is applied to the wound surface;
the bandage is applied for a day;
dressings are done every day - up to 5 times a day.

The burn is treated until the tissue is completely healed. The total duration of the course for minor household burns is 5 – 14 days.

Main types of injection correction

Gradually we reached more powerful products available only in the salon.

Expression wrinkles are called “expression wrinkles” because they are formed from excessive work of the facial muscles. In young people, the skin in the projection of the facial muscles quickly straightens out, but with age, in place of the skin folds, “creases” of the skin are formed, which become deeper over the years. Therefore, it is logical to slightly calm the work of active muscles. Botulinum toxin preparations have been used for this for decades; drugs such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin are considered the gold standard of cosmetology for solving this problem. The effect is already in a week!

To improve the quality of skin in areas with expression wrinkles, mesotherapy works well. A dermatologist and cosmetologist will help you choose the composition of the drug. It is injected with a thin needle to a depth of 1-2 mm, covering the entire surface of the facial skin after preliminary anesthesia with a special external cream. If hyaluronic acid predominates in the preparation, this is biorevitalization.

Levomekol in the treatment of acne

"Levomekol" has an antibacterial and wound-healing effect, therefore it is widely used in dermatology, in particular, in the treatment of acne. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the disease and the number of skin rashes.

Small pimples are treated by applying a thin layer of ointment to the affected area. This is done in the evening for several hours, and before bedtime Levomekol is washed off. Within two weeks, pimples disappear, facial skin becomes even, and small scars heal.

Treating acne with ointment

Levomekol is applied to isolated inflamed pimples in a thin layer, covered with a small piece of cotton wool and left for 2-3 hours. Therapy lasts 2-3 days.

As for opened pimples, the medicine is placed directly into the resulting holes.

To treat acne, Levomekol is applied to the affected area overnight. In the morning, the ointment must be washed off. Typically, the course of treatment takes 2 weeks, during which the inflammation subsides and the acne breaks out or resolves.

To eliminate subcutaneous acne, you need to do the following:

after washing with soap, the skin is cleansed with any tonic or lotion;
Apply the ointment in a thin layer on a sterile napkin and apply it to the area of skin with acne;
the bandage is fixed with adhesive tape.

The duration of the treatment procedure is 3-5 hours. If deep, painful ulcers appear on the skin, keep the bandage on the body all night.

The duration of therapy is about 7-10 days, depending on the degree of damage to the dermis.

Causes of wrinkles

The vertical folds between the eyebrows are formed by a muscle that helps move the eyebrows. Unlike the body, the skin of the face becomes wrinkled over time. The reason is muscle strengthening. There is only one rigid attachment point on the face. This allows a person to express emotions. Due to constant facial activity, the muscle begins to move towards the point of rigid connection, forming creases and folds in the skin.

When you wrinkle your nose, the muscle responsible for moving your eyebrows tenses. Because of this, over time, a transverse crease appears on the bridge of the nose. Applications in combination with self-massage and gymnastics help smooth out vertical and horizontal furrows in the area between the eyebrows.

Levomekol in the treatment of hemorrhoids

Levomekol ointment can be used as an addition to complex therapy for hemorrhoids during periods of exacerbation. It is recommended to use the ointment in cases where blood is released from the hemorrhoids. Since the drug has an antibacterial effect (wounds can be infected with feces), helps relieve inflammation and neutralize pathogenic bacteria, Levomekol is prescribed for the regeneration of anal tissue.

it is necessary to wash the perineum and anus with soap and water and dry with a soft towel;
apply a thin layer of ointment to the anus before going to bed;
the area of influence from above is covered with a bandage and fixed with an adhesive plaster;
When treating internal nodes, a tampon is soaked in ointment, which is then inserted into the anus.

Levomekol for hemorrhoids

The duration of therapy is 10 days. Since Levomekol is not a specialized antihemorrhoidal drug, after the inflammation has resolved, the decision to continue therapy and prescribe medications is made only by the attending physician.

Levomekol in the treatment of wounds

Levomekol helps heal damaged tissue and prevents infection of the wound surface. Moreover, it is not so important whether the wound has festered or not. If the wound is not purulent, then first the affected area is treated with an antiseptic. The ointment is applied in a thin layer overnight, then it must be covered with a sterile gauze cloth and secured with a bandage. Most often, wound treatment is required once a day.

If the wound festers, then using cotton-gauze swabs moistened with an antiseptic, the pus and secreted secretions are removed. Then Levomekol ointment is applied to the wound - it should be completely filled, but not too tightly. The affected area is covered with a gauze cloth, also soaked in ointment. As for the frequency of changing the bandage, it all depends on the amount of pus released. Usually a double dressing is sufficient.

And if the wound is deep and accompanied by an infectious lesion, then Levomekol is preheated to 35 degrees Celsius, then a sterile napkin is soaked in ointment (several can be used if the affected area is large) and injected into the lesion. If the affected area is large, use several napkins with Levomekol. It is important that the wound is filled completely, but not too tightly.

Note that to administer the medication into puncture and deep wounds, it is better to use a rubber drainage tube, and inject the heated ointment itself using a syringe.

The duration of therapy usually lasts from 5 to 10 days.

Thread lifting

The most radical non-surgical method for correcting forehead wrinkles is thread lifting.

Special absorbable threads with notches are inserted under the patient's skin. Intradermal introduction of threads into the skin of the forehead makes it possible to form a strong frame in the dermis, which tightens the tissue, smooths out even deep wrinkles, and prevents sagging of the skin.

Threads such as Dermafil

and
Aptos
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Modern lifting threads are made from self-absorbing materials, they are safe and provide a long-lasting tightening effect. For example, Italian threads Dermafil
are made from surgical material caprolactone, which is completely absorbed in the body and eliminated from it naturally. During production, double cross-polymerization of caprolactone is carried out using Double R2 technology. Thanks to it, the skin is completely renewed due to the formation of new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.

The effect of non-surgical plastic surgery is achieved due to a special design. Designed in a herringbone shape with very small, almost invisible notches (“teeth”), these threads, when inserted under the skin, are attached using the “teeth” to the soft tissue. Thus, they form a supporting frame that tightens the contours of the face. The notches prevent the movement of fabrics and threads to other areas. The special structure allows you to get an instant lifting effect and maintain it for a long time - from 3 to 5 years.

Aptos threads act similarly. Only their composition is slightly different. Main line Aptos (Aptos)

– these are absorbable threads with Light Lift, Excellence and Nano notches made of caprolac with L-lactic acid. Kaprolac is a completely biodegradable material that dissolves within a year. Polylactic acid gives a revitalization effect and slows down the aging process. Thanks to the notches, biothreads reliably fix the tightened tissues. This results in a double effect of lifting and renewing the skin. The effect also lasts a long time - more than 5 years.

Use of Levomekol ointment in gynecology

Levomekol is successfully used in gynecology and urology.

In gynecology, therapy is carried out using tampons with ointment applied to them. A similar method is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:

inflammatory erosion of the cervix;
inflammation of the uterine appendages (ovaries, fallopian tubes);
divergence of vaginal sutures after ruptures during childbirth or operations.

The treatment system consists of the following sequence of actions:

before use, a woman must thoroughly wash and dry the skin of the treatment area and perineum;
if therapy is used after the divergence of vaginal sutures or after operations, then the sutures must be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or furatsilin;
you need to make a small cotton swab, put an ointment on top of it measuring 15 mm x 15 mm, and 5 mm high;
insert into the vagina at night and remove in the morning;
if therapy is used after the divergence of vaginal sutures or after operations, then the ointment is applied to a gauze bandage and applied to the sutures. Then put on clean underwear (if necessary, you can additionally use a pad). The dressing remains on for 2 to 6 hours.

Using the method described above, the active substance of the ointment is delivered to the affected area and absorbed into the surrounding vaginal tissue.

In urology, Levomekol is used in the treatment of balanitis and balanoposthitis in men, as it has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The treatment system consists of the following sequence of actions:

before applying the ointment, the head of the penis is washed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or furatsilin, removing pus and dead tissue;
Levomekol is applied to the affected area in a dense layer.

The remedy is applied 1-2 times a day until complete recovery. After the inflammation is relieved, Levomekol is applied for another week, 1 time per day - in the evening, before bedtime.

Schemes for taping glabellar wrinkles

If there is a horizontal fracture, the procedure should begin from this area. First, it is recommended to massage the space between the eyebrows – the “Prouder” muscle. Then move on to the corrugator muscle. Stretch it. You can study massage and stretching techniques in detail at my master classes.

Next, you need to wash your face and prepare your skin for applying tapes. I will give step-by-step instructions on how to properly apply the tape to the eyebrow area.

Application "Third Eye"

You will need a piece of kinesio tape 2 cm wide and 3 cm long.

Application scheme:

Round off the ends of the tape. Release 1 cm of the piece from the paper. This will be our “anchor”.
If there are 2 problems - the eyebrow space and the horizontal crease, then you need to expand the space between the eyebrows and secure the “anchor”.
Remove the remaining paper from the tape, place your fingers on the “anchor”, pull the skin up and tape with minimal tension.

If there is only a horizontal crease, then the next application does not need to be made.

Application "Bird"

Helps eliminate vertical eyebrow wrinkles. It's done like this:

We measure the length of the tape from the point of natural elevation of the eyebrow to the space between the eyebrows, approximately 6 cm in length. Cut the resulting piece into 4 parts to make 4 strips 1.25 cm wide.
We release 1 cm to the “anchor” and place it on the point where the eyebrows are raised.
Remove the remaining paper.
We apply maximum horizontal tension towards the temple.
We place the tape in the space between the eyebrows on the bridge of the nose without tension.
Smooth the tape towards the temple.
Repeat the application on the other eyebrow.

The ends of the tapes must be overlapped. It is important to feel the stretch of the muscle that wrinkles the eyebrows to the temples.

After all applications have been made, it is useful to use the 15-minute rule: after a quarter of an hour, check the condition of the tapes and face again. All pieces should lie flat on the skin, not peel off or be felt. If you feel them, it means that somewhere the tape is too tight. The application needs to be re-glued.

Levomekol or Vishnevsky ointment. What's better?

Let's start with the fact that Vishnevsky ointment and Levomekol, although they are used in similar cases, still have a multidirectional spectrum of action. Thus, Vishnevsky ointment is effective when the wound is in the process of regeneration. Therefore, it cannot be used when the wound is suppurated or severely inflamed. Yes, the drug contains an antiseptic, but its concentration is not enough to provide a bactericidal effect. Moreover, tar and castor oil stimulate blood circulation in the affected area, which worsens the situation.

This is why Vishnevsky’s ointment is not as effective, since Levomekol has higher antibacterial activity due to the presence of an antibiotic in it and accelerates the process of outflow of pus from the wound. Also important are the following distinctive features that determine the superiority of Levomekol ointment:

no unpleasant odor;
higher repair characteristics;
does not provoke irritation in the treatment area;
when treating boils, Levomekol quickly initiates an abscess and opening of the abscess, followed by wound healing.

But if Vishnevsky ointment helps the patient, then there is little point in changing it.

Useful properties, features of the patch

Cosmetics have a cotton or hydrogel base impregnated with special compounds. Patches can be in the form of a patch for a specific area or a mask for the entire face. Gel overlays are often used. Effective eye patches are used both to prevent and combat expression lines. The following ingredients are used in the composition:

hylauronic acid;
collagen;
essential oils;
extracts of medicinal herbs;
placental cells, etc.

Among the most popular are frownies patches. They are an effective and painless alternative to Botox injections. Using patches allows you to even out your complexion, get rid of deep wrinkles, and give your skin a fresh look.

Analogs

Analogs of Levomekol ointment have a bactericidal and healing effect. But the difference lies in the active ingredient of the drug. So, among the analogues one can name Fugentin, Levosin (additionally has an analgesic effect), Protegentin, Fastin-1, Salicylic-zinc paste.

Synonyms, that is, drugs with the same substance (but in higher concentration) as Levomekol ointment, can be considered Netran and Levomethyl. Substitute medications can only be prescribed by the attending physician.

Operating principle

Forehead patches for wrinkles appeared in the last century. The principle of action is that the skin relaxes in the place where it is fixed. Accordingly, their spontaneous reduction temporarily stops. With regular use of the product, after just a few weeks you will notice how the skin becomes smoother.

Facial wrinkle bandages are usually soaked in moisturizing or antibacterial serums. They nourish the epidermis, making the skin healthier and more elastic. Thanks to this, you can see a real difference before and after use.