Cold sore remedies: ointments, sprays and tablets

Cold sore remedies: ointments, sprays and tablets

Cold sore remedies, such as triamcinolone acetonide, hydrocortisone acetate or hexamide isethionate with tetracaine hydrochloride, can be used in the form of an ointment, spray or oral solution and help to reduce pain, facilitate the healing process or eliminate the bacteria that grow in the wound. Cold sores can appear due to minor local trauma, […]

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Ointments and remedies for cold sores in babies

Canker sores in babies, also known as stomatitis, are characterized by small sores in the mouth, generally yellowish in the center and reddish on the outside, which can appear on the tongue, roof of the mouth, inside the cheeks, on the gums, at the bottom of the baby’s mouth or throat. Normally, canker sores disappear […]

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Callus remedies: ointments, gels and topical solutions

Callus remedies: ointments, gels and topical solutions

Remedies for calluses are mainly ointments, gels or liquid solutions, to be applied directly to the skin with the callus, as they help to promote deep hydration of the skin, soften and promote peeling of the skin, facilitating the removal of the callus. Calluses are a hard region that forms in the upper layer of […]

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10 ointments for itchy vagina (and how to use)

10 ointments for itchy vagina (and how to use)

Ointments for vaginal itching, such as miconazole, nystatin or isoconazole, may be recommended by the gynecologist for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis, helping to relieve intense itching, irritation and white discharge. However, depending on its cause, other ointments may be recommended, such as dexamethasone, metronidazole or estrogen, to relieve vaginal itching due to vulvovaginitis, bacterial […]

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10 diaper rash ointments (and how to use them)

10 diaper rash ointments (and how to use them)

Diaper rash ointments, such as zinc oxide ointment, dexpanthenol or calendula, help reduce skin irritation and redness, promote healing and increase the skin’s protective barrier, and may be indicated for the treatment or prevention of diaper rash. Diaper rash is more common in babies, and may arise due to skin contact with the diaper, feces […]

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Baby dermatitis: symptoms, ointments and treatment

Baby dermatitis: symptoms, ointments and treatment

Baby dermatitis, popularly known as diaper rash, happens when the baby’s skin is in contact with irritating substances for a long time, such as urine, saliva or even some types of creams, resulting in inflammation that leaves the skin red, flaking, itchy and painful. Although dermatitis is not a serious condition and can be cured […]

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Ointments and remedies for cold sores in babies

Ointments and remedies for cold sores in babies

Canker sores in babies, also known as stomatitis, are characterized by small sores in the mouth, generally yellowish in the center and reddish on the outside, which can appear on the tongue, roof of the mouth, inside the cheeks, on the gums, at the bottom of the baby’s mouth or throat. Normally, canker sores disappear […]

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Treatment for vulvovaginitis (medicines, ointments and more)

Treatment for vulvovaginitis (medicines, ointments and more)

Vulvovaginitis can be treated using medicines in the form of tablets or ointments, such as metronidazole, amoxicillin, fluconazole or clotrimazole, for example, which varies according to the cause of vulvovaginitis. Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation and infection in the vulva and vagina caused by allergies, bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoa, as in the case of bacterial […]

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Stye treatment: ointments, homemade options and care

Stye treatment: ointments, homemade options and care

In most cases, a stye can be easily treated by using warm compresses at least 4 times a day for 10 to 20 minutes, as this helps to reduce inflammation and alleviate the symptoms of a stye. However, if the stye does not go away within 8 days or increases in size, it is recommended […]

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