Dimexide and solcoseryl for wrinkles, reviews from cosmetologists

• What does Solcoseryl ointment help with?
• indications and regimens for use,
• application in cosmetology against wrinkles.

The article was written by a specialist with higher medical education.

Solcoseryl ointment is a preparation containing deproteinized dialysate from the blood of calves, which is an effective stimulator of healing of skin lesions and the red border of the lips. Here you need to pay attention to the fact that the drug is intended for application only to those wounds that do not have wet discharge. If the wound surface is wet or has discharge, in this case only Solcoseryl in gel form should be used.

The drug is registered as a “medicine” and is intended exclusively for external use. The drug is produced by pharma (Switzerland) and has no age restrictions, and is also not contraindicated for use in lactating and pregnant women. The latter indicates a high safety profile and a low risk of developing allergies. The ointment is a homogeneous white fatty mass, which has a characteristic smell of petroleum jelly and meat broth (the latter is associated with production technology).

Solcoseryl ointment: photo of the drug

Deproteinized dialysate from calf blood - indications for use

The list of indications for the use of Solcoseryl ointment is determined by the presence in the drug of a large number of various growth factors and active components that stimulate the process of regeneration of damaged tissues. The drug is indicated for therapy in the following cases:

• abrasions, scratches and cuts to the skin,
• sun or thermal burn of the skin (1-2 degrees),
• frostbite,
• the presence of trophic ulcers and bedsores,
• dry, crusty wounds on the skin and red border of the lips.

Reviews from patients and doctors about Solcoseryl ointment are quite positive, and they say that the drug accelerates wound healing by about 25-30%. It should be noted that some patients try to use Solcoseryl as an ointment for wrinkles (for cosmetic purposes). There is a certain logic in this, because... the active substances of the drug actually promote the proliferation of fibroblasts and enhance their activity. We will discuss this aspect of application in more detail in the “Reviews” section.

Important: once again we draw your attention to the fact that the instructions for use for Solcoseryl ointment contain clear instructions that the drug can be used to heal wounds on the skin - only if the surface of the wound is dry and there is no wet discharge (exudate, ichor). To accelerate the healing of fresh wounds that are not yet covered with granulations/crusts, as well as those with wet discharge, Solcoseryl is used in gel form.

We also draw your attention to the fact that despite the fact that all forms of Solcoseryl (ointment, gel and dental paste) - although they have a similar list of active ingredients, the ointment form of this drug should not be used on the oral mucosa. This is due to the fact that the fatty substance of the ointment does not adhere well to the moist mucous membrane and is instantly swallowed. To speed up the healing of the oral mucosa, it is better to use Solcoseryl dental paste.

Rules of application

Have you decided to use Dimexide and Solcoseryl to combat age-related changes and prepare a cosmetic product from them? Then you definitely need to know how to do it correctly. Neglecting the recommendations will, at best, leave you without the expected effect, and at worst, will harm your skin.

1. The concentrated drug cannot be used. "Dimexide" must be diluted with water. You can only use distilled or boiled water. Proportions: 1 part of the drug to 10 parts of water. If your skin is oily and has low sensitivity to various types of influences on it, you can change the ratio to 1:5.
2. Dimexide has two dosage forms - ointment and gel. To prepare a mask, it is better to take the first option. I'll explain why this is so. The gel contains no auxiliary softening ingredients. Therefore, it will dry out the skin, causing an unpleasant feeling of tightness.
3. Before using Dimexide in any form, it is necessary to conduct an allergy test. To do this, apply a small amount of the drug to your wrist and leave for half an hour. After that, wash it off. If even minimal irritation, redness or burning occurs, remove the product immediately. If no suspicious symptoms are observed within the next 24 hours, you can safely use the medicine to prepare a mask.
4. To avoid an allergy to Solcoseryl, it must also be tested. Do the same with it as with Dimexide.

Solcoseryl ointment – ​​price in the pharmacy, composition analysis

You will not like the cost of this drug. If 1-2 years ago it could be bought for 500-700 rubles, now the price for Solcoseryl ointment in a pharmacy will be from 2600 to 3000 rubles. This cost is indicated for January 2022 (and the drug is not available in many pharmacies), but below we will also talk about cheaper indirect analogues of this drug. Solcoseryl in the form of an ointment is available in aluminum tubes of 20 g and is sold in pharmacies without a prescription.

Solcoseryl ointment: composition

Composition analysis - the main and only active component of this drug is a deproteinized dialysate from the blood of dairy calves. This substance is very rich in low molecular weight organic compounds - amino acids, glycolipids, as well as oligopeptides and nucleosides. All these components, acting on damaged tissues, accelerate the healing processes in them. Studies have shown that the rate of regeneration when using this drug increases by approximately 30%.

Due to the large amount of organic components in the composition, the use of preservatives is also required. These are E 218 and E 216 (methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate), which can be classified as parabens. You need to pay attention to this point if you have allergic reactions to cosmetics or oral hygiene products, or if you have increased allergies in general.

Solcoseryl: analogues

It is impossible to find analogues for Solcoseryl ointment in Russian pharmacies, because the only drug with a similar composition, Actovegin ointment, is no longer imported into Russia. But there are several drugs with a completely different composition that can also speed up the healing of skin damage. We are talking about scratches, abrasions, cracks, cuts, wounds, minor burns, bedsores, etc. If there are wounds, a doctor should prescribe such drugs (after examining the wound and determining the risk of infection).

Among drugs for external use that accelerate wound healing (drugs from the “regeneration stimulants” group), we can recommend the following drugs:

• OLAZOL – the drug is made on the basis of chloramphenicol, sea buckthorn oil and benzocaine (anesthetic), and it is produced in a convenient aerosol form. It not only accelerates wound healing, but also has an antimicrobial and analgesic effect (hence Olazol is also suitable for wet, infected wounds). In turn, Solcoseryl ointment does not have an antimicrobial effect, and therefore it can only be applied to clean, dry wounds. The cost of the drug is only about 220 rubles.

• BEPANTEN –This line of drugs contains 5% dexpanthenol - a precursor of vitamin B5, which stimulates skin regeneration. If you have an uninfected dry wound under a crust (without a wet discharge), then any of the following forms of the drug will suit you - Bepanten cream or Bepanten plus cream. These drugs are usually applied 2 times a day - rub in with gentle massaging movements.
  But if we are talking about wet wounds, which always have a risk of infection, only Bepanten Plus cream is suitable for you (the same version of the drug is preferable for cuts, scratches and abrasions). The cream contains dexpanthenol + antiseptic chlorhexidine 0.5%, which provides a pronounced antimicrobial effect. On wet wounds, the drug is applied on turundas under a bandage - 2 or more times a day, but shallow cuts and scratches can be treated openly. The cost of the Bepanten line of drugs ranges from 400 to 470 rubles per 30 g tube (there are also tubes of 50 and 100 g).
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• METHYLURACIL ointment - this drug is also capable of slightly accelerating the regeneration processes of wounds on the skin, but much weaker in comparison with Solcoseryl ointment.
  The only advantage of the drug is its very low price (a 25 g tube costs only 50 to 100 rubles). For dry, uninfected wounds, apply and rub in the product using gentle movements. If we are talking about moist, uninfected wounds, then the drug is applied on the wounds under a bandage. The frequency of changing dressings will depend on the depth/area of ​​the wound surface, the amount of wet discharge from the wound, etc. Methyluracil ointment does not have an antiseptic effect and therefore there is a risk of suppuration of wet wounds when using it (to reduce the risk of suppuration, it is necessary to pre-treat the wound with antiseptics).

Getting rid of pigmentation

Due to changes in the skin associated with age, as well as exposure to direct sun, problems in the distribution of melanin may occur. As a result, age spots are formed.

They cannot add aesthetics to the face. To make the stains less noticeable, we’ll make a mask at home.

• half a teaspoon of dimexide diluted;
• 2 tablespoons chamomile (infusion);
• aspirin in tablet form (1 pc.);
• white coal in tablet form (1 pc.);
• rosehip oil (1 tbsp).

Expert opinion

VERY HELPFUL!

Mix all the ingredients, apply the composition with your hands with elements of a circular massage around the eyes.

The exposure time of the mask varies. It all depends on the type of human skin. If the epidermis is oily, then the exposure time of the composition is 10 minutes, if it is dry - 4 minutes. After removing the mask, the skin should be wiped with lemon balm infusion and cream should be applied to the epidermis.

With age, the oval of the face leaves much to be desired. There are several types of masks ready to cope with the problem.

The most effective mask against nasolabial wrinkles is the following:

• 1 ml diluted dimexide;
• 10 ml water (boiled, purified);
• 10 g Solcoseryl;
• almond oil (1 teaspoon).

The mask exposure time is approximately 15 minutes, we relax for a while. After this, we wash our face and apply cream or vitamin E in the form of cosmetic oil to the skin.

Expert opinion

TRY IT!

Mask option: it is simpler. We dilute dimexide in water (purified or hot). Proportion – 1:10. It turns out to be a kind of lotion: we wipe the skin with it.

The causes of microinflammations on the skin are clogged pores

A cleansing face mask is an important component of facial care. Pores become clogged with fat and stratum corneum cells

The epidermis does not breathe and becomes inflamed. We need to fight this phenomenon. And facial care should be regular, regardless of whether the skin is problematic or clean. Ingredients:

• half a teaspoon of dimexide diluted;
• 4 tablespoons of chamomile in the form of a decoction;
• green or yellow clay (1 tablespoon).

Mix all the ingredients. Before applying, steam your face. The pores must be ready to accept beneficial substances: only under this condition is the mask applied. Exposure time is 25 minutes. After rinsing, you can apply cosmetic oil to the skin, which contains vitamin A and E.

Expert opinion

WE RECOMMEND!

With age, the epidermis loses moisture. Therefore, it needs to be moisturized. In addition, even non-aging facial skin needs to be cared for in this direction.

Its dryness is associated with unfavorable environmental factors and poor ecology in large cities.

Ingredients:

• 1 ml diluted dimexide;
• 10 ml water (boiled, purified);
• 10 g Panthenol;
• olive oil (unrefined, 1 tablespoon).

The ingredients connected together are applied to the skin. If a woman has problems with her lips (dry, cracked), then the composition can be applied to them.

We sit in a comfortable position, the exposure time of the composition is from 35 to 40 minutes. After rinsing, apply cleansing lotion to the skin.

Solcoseryl ointment: instructions and application diagram

Pharmacological action of the drug - as we said above: the active substance of the ointment is deproteinized (devoid of protein) hemodialysate, which contains a spectrum of low-molecular components of cell mass and blood serum of dairy calves. Clinical studies have shown that thanks to this composition, Solcoseryl ointment has a wound-healing, regenerating, antihypoxic, membrane-stabilizing, angioprotective, and cytoprotective effect on damaged tissues.

In simple terms, this means that the drug has the following properties -

• accelerates wound healing (by about 30%),
• stimulates the proliferation of fibroblasts responsible for collagen synthesis,
• stimulates collagen synthesis in young growing tissues,
• activates metabolic processes in cells (increases oxygen consumption by cells, stimulates the transport of glucose into cells), which together allows damaged cells of the body to regenerate and recover faster.

Solcoseryl ointment: official instructions for use (download in PDF)

Scheme and features of application –

Solcoseryl ointment should be applied in a thin layer directly to the wound surface 2-3 times a day. Before applying the ointment to the wound, it is necessary to treat it with an antiseptic solution using a clean gauze swab moistened with an antiseptic solution. After this, you need to wait until the wound dries and apply ointment. As antiseptics, you can use 3% hydrogen peroxide or antiseptic solutions -

• Chlorhexidine solution,
• Miramistin solution.

Important : remember that you should not apply the ointment to infected wounds, as well as fresh wounds with wet discharge! For wet wounds, Solcoseryl gel can be used, and after the wound dries and becomes covered with granulations or crusts, you can already switch to the ointment form of Solcoseryl. The latter, in addition, contains fatty components that will form a protective film on the wound surface (24stoma.ru).

After applying the ointment (if necessary), the wound can be covered with a gauze bandage. The use of the ointment should continue until its complete epithelization. If the healing of the wound has occurred with the formation of scar tissue, then in order to reduce the scar and make it more elastic, it makes sense to immediately start using a special cream for scars and scars.

Is it effective in treating wrinkles?

The effectiveness of Dimexide in the fight against wrinkles is due to the following action of the drug:

• improved blood circulation;
• enhancing the absorption of beneficial substances of creams and masks;
• cellular stimulation of processes;
• skin tightening;
• hydration;
• healing of microcracks.

As for the use of Dimexide in the eye area, it is also successfully used in this sensitive area. The drug has a simulating effect on metabolic processes in tissues and helps to cope with swelling, dark circles and wrinkles.

Reviews about the effectiveness of Dimexide are contradictory, but, as a rule, negative experience with the drug is associated with improper use and inability to determine the optimal concentration of the active substance.

To avoid troubles when using Dimexide for wrinkles, you must follow the recommended proportions, apply the product only for the specified time period, and do not overuse the drug.

Some women, trying to get a quick and more pronounced effect, use a pure drug, and the only thing they achieve in this case is a chemical burn.

Solcoseryl ointment: reviews

Reviews of Solcoseryl ointment show that it really helps speed up wound healing. This is especially important for older patients, metabolic disorders and other conditions where the normal rate of healing of injured tissue may be reduced. The fatty components included in the ointment do not allow it to dry out quickly, and therefore the active components of the ointment act for a long time. Also, the fatty film also has a protective effect.

The main guarantee of good reviews is not to apply the ointment to wet and/or infected wounds, and to always antiseptically treat the wound before applying it. For wet wounds (as we said above), only Solcoseryl in the form of a gel is suitable.

Compound

Dimexide is a drug in the form of a clear, colorless liquid or crystals, with or without a slight specific odor of garlic. The main active ingredient, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), makes up 99% of the concentrate. Used to prepare a solution.

The composition of Dimexide gel includes:

• dimethyl sulfoxide – anti-inflammatory component;
• nipazole – antiseptic, antibacterial component;
• nipagin is an antiseptic that provides protection against fungal infections;
• sodium carmellose is a component that affects the rate of penetration and absorption of the drug.

In order to understand how an anti-aging mask based on Dimexide and Solcoseryl works, you need to familiarize yourself with the composition and beneficial properties of the drugs.

Properties of Dimexide

Dimexide is a drug used in medicine to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system, various inflammatory processes on the skin, dermatological lesions and wounds. The main active ingredient is dimethyl sulfoxide, which has great penetrating power and activates cellular metabolism. The drug penetrates well through the skin and mucous membranes, making them more susceptible to the penetration of other drugs.

Dimexide provides:

• strong anti-inflammatory effect;
• antiseptic and antimicrobial effect;
• local analgesic effect.

Dimexide has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anesthetic effects

The main component of Solcoseryl is hemoderivat (deproteinized dialysate) from the blood of young healthy calves. The drug delivers oxygen to cells, normalizes metabolic processes, has powerful regenerating properties, restores skin and strengthens blood vessels. That is why it is widely used for medical purposes - for the treatment of ulcers, bedsores, healing of burn wounds and frostbite of the skin, and for cerebral circulation disorders.

Solcoseryl is a strong regenerating and wound healing agent

Thanks to its medicinal properties and unique biological composition, Solcoseryl has gained great popularity in cosmetology. The fair half of humanity is increasingly using it as a home remedy to combat wrinkles and premature skin aging. A drug:

• helps the penetration of oxygen and moisture into the skin;
• accelerates metabolic processes at the cellular level;
• restores and strengthens damaged blood vessels;
• activates collagen production;
• stimulates the growth of new cells and renewal of the epidermis;
• promotes rapid regeneration and restoration of damaged skin areas;
• softens rough areas of skin.

In cosmetology, a combination of drugs - Dimexide and Solcoseryl - works very effectively. When using Dimexide as a single agent, there will be no anti-aging effect. Dimexide itself is usually used in the treatment of acne and inflammatory processes on the skin.

With proper use of a combination of drugs, you can achieve a significant reduction in wrinkles, improve complexion, and get rid of dermatological skin lesions. The successful combination of two products is based precisely on the high penetrating effect of Dimexide. Getting deep into the skin, it activates metabolic processes and helps to absorb the beneficial components of Solcoseryl.

To combat wrinkles and skin aging, many women use a combination of Dimexide and Solcoseryl

The effect of the combination of Dimexide and Solcoseryl is:

• strengthening blood vessels, improving blood circulation and microcirculation;
• softening and moisturizing the skin;
• saturation of cells with oxygen;
• strengthening the skin and improving its elasticity;
• significant reduction of wrinkles.

Using homemade masks based on these two drugs will not only help your skin look healthy and get rid of wrinkles, but will also rejuvenate it at the cellular level.

Solcoseryl anti-wrinkle ointment: reviews

Sometimes patients use Solcoseryl facial ointment for cosmetic purposes to get rid of wrinkles.
The logic here is clear - since the drug increases the proliferation and activity of fibroblasts and leads to an increase in collagen production in damaged skin tissues (in wounds), then its regular use should probably lead to an increase in collagen production in healthy, undamaged skin. However, when using Solcoseryl ointment for wrinkles, reviews from cosmetologists indicate the absence of an anti-aging effect. The fact is that the drug affects the production of collagen and the proliferation of fibroblasts exclusively where the skin tissue has been damaged. As soon as the process of tissue restoration ends (and the young granulation tissue that has arisen at the site of damage turns into mature connective tissue), the effect of the drug stops.

However, long-term use of Solcoseryl ointment for the face (given the content of a fatty substance in it) can moisturize the skin, making it a little more elastic. But this does not occur due to an increase in collagen content, but due to a fatty film on the surface of the skin, which prevents the evaporation of moisture and therefore makes the skin a little more hydrated. At the same time, in patients with acne, the ointment can also cause an exacerbation of acne and pimples (due to the Vaseline content).

To stimulate collagen production in aging skin, the following 2 types of products are most effective (for arguments and clinical studies, see the links below) –

• products with retinoids,
• fractional lasers.

Recommendation: if you are looking for a cream both to improve skin regeneration and to significantly increase its hydration, a good option would be the “Bepanthen for dry skin” cream. It contains 5% dexpanthenol (a precursor to vitamin B5, which enhances regeneration), as well as well-moisturizing components such as the emollient “lanolin” + “D, L-pantolactone”. Apply 2 times a day, including on the moving parts of the eyelids. After a single application, moisture remains throughout the day. The cost is only 950 rubles per 100 ml tube.

Dimexide as a cosmetic product

On what basis is Dimexide recommended as a cosmetic product?

Opinion of supporters of using the drug in facial care

The arguments of supporters of the use of the drug in facial care are based on the following provisions:

• the substances contained in masks, creams and other cosmetic products affect only the upper layer of the skin - the epidermis, while Dimexide is a “conductor” that ensures the penetration of nutritional components into the deep layers of the dermis;
• The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of the drug allow it to be used in the fight against pimples, acne, various rashes, and oily sheen.

Proponents of using Dimexide in facial care believe that the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of the drug will help fight acne

What cosmetologists say

Cosmetologists recommend giving preference in facial care to proven products specifically designed for this purpose. When using any medication not according to instructions, you should be aware of your own responsibility for your health.

Theoretically, using Dimexide in the concentrations recommended in the recipes below will not harm the skin. However, no one has conducted studies to confirm the effectiveness of the funds. But an error in dosage is fraught with burns, the consequences of which will then have to be treated, and the side effects described above cannot be ruled out. And it is difficult to predict how the skin will react to such experiments.

I do not recommend experimenting with your beauty with the help of Dimexide. And those with dry skin types will certainly be better off looking for other rejuvenation methods. The fact is that there is a high risk of encountering complications, since you need to strictly adhere to the correct proportions, which is not always possible at home. In this case, the woman runs the risk of experiencing burns and irritation. In addition, strong rejuvenation is not observed after using the product. It’s better not to injure your skin, but give preference to high-quality cosmetic products.

Irina Dorofeeva, practicing cosmetologist

https://plastichno.com/cosmetology/dimeksid-dlya-litsa

Methods of using Dimexide in facial care

However, whether to use Dimexide in facial care, everyone decides for themselves, at their own peril and risk.

Precautionary measures

For those who decide to use the drug, it is important to take the following precautions:

• Do not apply the concentrate to the skin in its pure form. The maximum concentration of the product is 1 to 10. When first used, it is advisable to increase the volume of water by 1.5–2 times, and if the skin reacts normally, the concentration can be increased.
• Before use, perform an allergy test. Apply a small amount of solution (concentrate diluted with water at room temperature in a ratio of 1 to 10) on the elbow for 10 minutes, after a day there should be no irritation, peeling, burning or other undesirable manifestations on the skin.
• Immediately stop using products containing Dimexide and consult a doctor if any adverse reactions are detected.
• Do not use the product on the skin around the eyes. If the product gets on the mucous membrane, rinse with plenty of running water and consult a doctor.
• Do not use the drug if there are contraindications described in the instructions (see information above), as well as with dry and sensitive skin, rosacea.
• Do not use in combination with essential oils.
• After using the product with Dimexide, apply a moisturizer to the skin, as the drug has a drying effect.

For cosmetic purposes, Dimexide solution is used primarily as the main or sole (less often) component of masks. It is recommended to use masks for medicinal purposes once every 3-7 days, for prevention - once a month. There is no exact information about the duration of use: some sources advise taking a six-month break after a month of using Dimexide, others - after 2 months.

Proponents of the product advise using the drug for oily and combination facial skin, as well as, but with extreme caution, for normal skin.

For pimples and rashes, acne, scars and age spots

For acne, rashes, scars, post-acne, age spots, a one-component mask is recommended:

1. Dilute Dimexide with water in a ratio of 1 to 10.
2. Moisten a napkin made of natural fabric with the composition, after making holes in the material for the eyes, nose and mouth.
3. Apply to face for 10–15 minutes.
4. Wash with cool water.

From the position of supporters of the method, Dimexide in the fight against cosmetic defects is more effective as a conductor that enhances the effect of other components. The following mask can be used:

1. Mix Dimexide solution (2 ml per 20 ml of water) with 10 ml of rosehip oil, 5 g of powdered aspirin, 5 g of white coal.
2. Apply to face.
3. Leave for 4–8 minutes.
4. Wash with cool water.

Typically, Dimexide is recommended to be used as an enhancer for other components, for example, rosehip oil

For acne, zinc ointment is used, which has pronounced anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties:

1. Stir 5 ml of Dimexide in 50 ml of water at room temperature and treat the face with the composition using a cotton pad.
2. Apply zinc ointment to the skin.
3. After a quarter of an hour, wash with cool running water.

For wrinkles

In the fight against wrinkles, supporters of radical unconventional methods recommend using the tandem of Dimexide and Solcoseryl:

1. Treat cleansed face with Dimexide solution (5 ml of the drug per 50 ml of water).
2. Apply Solcoseryl to the skin in a 1 mm thick layer, avoiding the area around the eyes. The mask should not be allowed to dry out, so periodically you need to spray the composition with mineral or boiled, or even better, thermal water.
3. After 15–20 minutes, remove the composition with a damp cotton pad and wash with running water.

In medicine, Solcoseryl is used as an anti-bedsore and wound-healing agent. Proponents of using the drug for cosmetic purposes argue that its effectiveness is based on accelerating metabolic processes and skin regeneration.

Here are some more recipes. The described compositions are applied to the face for 15 minutes, then washed off with running water:

• 2 ml of Dimexide, diluted with 20 ml of water, sour cream and white clay (2 tablespoons each), 2–3 drops of liquid vitamin E;
• 2 ml of Dimexide, diluted with 20 ml of water, 20 ml of sea buckthorn oil, blue clay (enough so that the consistency of the finished composition resembles sour cream);
• mix a tablespoon of honey heated in a steam bath with a tablespoon of any cold-pressed unrefined vegetable oil, after the mixture has cooled, add 2 ml of Dimexide diluted with 20 ml of water.

Video: mask with Dimexide and Solcoseryl

Dimexide has no analogues that can be used in facial care.

Contraindications and side effects –

The only contraindication for use is the presence of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug. The ointment has no contraindications depending on age, as well as contraindications for use during pregnancy and lactation.

However, if you are predisposed to allergic reactions (especially to cosmetics or oral hygiene products), you should use this drug with caution. An allergic reaction to Solcoseryl ointment usually develops as urticaria or dermatitis. If an allergy occurs, you should stop using the drug. Please note that when applying the ointment, a short-term burning sensation may appear (this is absolutely normal), but if the burning does not go away, then the ointment should be washed off and further use of the drug should be discontinued.

Special instructions -

• Solcoseryl ointment should not be applied to contaminated, infected wounds, because the drug does not contain antimicrobial components. Also, the ointment is not suitable for treating wounds with wet discharge (here you need a form of Solcoseryl in the form of a gel).

• If you experience pain, swelling, redness, a fistula with discharge near the site where the ointment was applied, or an increase in body temperature, you should immediately consult your doctor, because these are the first symptoms of purulent inflammation.

• If, while using the drug, your wound does not heal (about 2 weeks), you should immediately consult a doctor, because this may indicate the presence of a benign or malignant tumor. We hope that our article on the topic: What is Solcoseryl ointment used for, treatment regimens - turned out to be useful to you!

Sources:

1. Higher medical education of the author of the article, 2. Additional professional education in the field of cosmetology, 3. Personal experience as a maxillofacial surgeon, 4. https://solcolife.ru/.

Cream recipes

There are many different creams. The TOP 3 most popular are presented below.

With care cream

• Description. Suitable for any skin type.
• Preparation. Dilute Dimexide in boiled water at room temperature. For the first use, it is better to dilute the drug in the lowest concentration – 1:10.
• Usage. Soak a swab in the solution and wipe your previously cleansed face with it. Then apply cream according to your skin type.
• Result. Significant improvement in the penetration of the components of the care product into the deep layers of the dermis.

With cosmetic oils

• Description. Suitable for any skin type.
• Preparation. Mix 1 teaspoon of Dimexide pre-diluted in water with rose, tea tree, geranium, eucalyptus or any other cosmetic oil according to your skin type.
• Usage. Apply the mixture to cleansed facial skin with a cotton swab. After half an hour, remove any remaining product by washing with warm water.
• Result. Skin tightening, relief smoothing.

With butter

• Description. Suitable for dry, aging skin.
• Preparation. Mix 1 teaspoon of Dimexide pre-diluted in water with a teaspoon of butter, add a few drops of lemon.
• Usage. Apply to cleansed facial skin. After half an hour, blot off the remaining product with a dry cloth.
• Result. Smoothing wrinkles, lightening pigmentation, nourishing the skin.

Mask with dimexide and solcoseryl: reviews from cosmetologists

Professional cosmetologists often speak negatively about this mask. Not only its effectiveness is called into question, but also the safety of the procedure.

Many dermatologists consider dimexide a strong allergen for sensitive skin. Some cosmetologists consider the opinion about the anti-aging properties of solcoseryl to be too exaggerated.

Nevertheless, there are doctors who confirm the effectiveness of the combined mask. Obviously, the results directly depend on the individual characteristics of the patient and the degree of withering of her skin.

Features of use at home

It is not advisable to use the solution without first consulting a doctor.

Dimexide helps against acne, but it must be used with great caution. If applied incorrectly, it can cause serious burns. In addition, the product, together with beneficial substances, promotes the absorption of toxins into the tissue.

To prevent this from happening, the skin must first be cleansed. It is enough to wash with warm water with antibacterial gel and baby soap. Regardless of which method of using the concentrate is chosen (as a mask, lotion or compress), you need to test it the first time.

To do this, dilute 1 part of the product with 5 parts of water, moisten a cotton swab in the resulting solution, which is pressed to the crook of the elbow on the inside for 10–15 minutes.

• If after this time no redness, rashes, or burning or itching have appeared on the skin, then Dimexide can be safely used to treat acne on the face.
• But if a burn occurs, the area is thoroughly washed with water and lubricated with any healing agent with panthenol (for example, Bepanten).

During the treatment period, it is not advisable to drink alcoholic beverages. For the reason that Dimexide is able to enhance their toxic effect on the body.

Indications for use of the medication

Dimexide cosmetics are a great chance to strengthen and restore skin health, smooth out wrinkles and slow down aging for just a penny.

It is recommended to use the medication when indicated:

• Acne, inflammatory acne, furunculosis;
• Ulcers and wounds that do not heal for a long time;
• Weakening of tone, looseness of the epidermis;
• The appearance of wrinkles;
• Frequent irritability, inflammation of the integument.

Contraindications

Dimexide is not used in cosmetology in its pure form. This drug has some contraindications, which are indicated in the instructions. These include cardiovascular diseases, kidney and liver dysfunction, pregnancy and lactation, cataracts, glaucoma, and stroke.

Dimethyl sulfoxide is used with caution after 50 years. It is not recommended for use in old age

Side effects of improper use can include nausea, vomiting, an allergic reaction, and general lethargy of the body. If any of these symptoms appear, the use of masks should be stopped.

Experiments can be harmful to health. The mask will not help, but harm the body. A sensitivity test is mandatory to check the skin's reaction to dimethyl sulfoxide.

Description of the drug, purpose

The purpose of dimexide is to relieve pain and relieve inflammation of various etiologies. Its active ingredient - dimethyl sulfoxide - quickly penetrates into the deep layers of the skin and has the desired effect. This substance also promotes accelerated penetration of other substances into the epidermis.

That is why masks with dimexide and solcoseryl have earned positive reviews from women who have tried many anti-aging procedures.

In this tandem, dimexide acts as a kind of conductor for solcoseryl, which has a rejuvenating effect on the deep layers of the epidermis.

The drug is available in various dosage forms:

• concentrated preparation for the preparation of healing solutions. The percentage of concentrate and water depends on the type of skin lesion;
• gel. This form contains from 20 to 50% concentrated product. The gel is effective for treating joint pain, bruises, sprains and acne;
• creams and ointments. Such dosage forms contain 30 and 70% dimexide, respectively. The scope is similar to the previous paragraph;
• suppositories. Suppositories with dimexide are widely used in gynecology. The suppositories additionally include propolis.

The therapeutic effect is due to the fact that its main active component is capable of dissolving various organic compounds: alkaloids, salts, antibiotics, hormones, etc. Thanks to this, the drug successfully copes with both healing and disinfection. A concomitant effect of the drug is the local cleansing of tissues from toxic substances.

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