Exoderil, reviews and application features

Fungal lesions of the skin and nails - an unpleasant phenomenon, it not only creates a visual defect, but also can spread to other parts of the body or nearby people.

One of the drugs intended for the treatment of fungal infection is the drug "Exoderil", reviews about it can be found both positive and negative. And this is due to some features of the application, in which we try to understand.

Description of the preparation

"Exoderyl" is a remedy based on the active substance naphthyfine. It has a harmful effect on some gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, but is most active against dermatophytes, molds and yeast-like fungi. This means that it can be used for skin fungus , including fungal lesions of the scalp (ringworm), and it is also effective in mycosis of the feet. The form in the form of a solution is suitable for the treatment of the fungus of the external auditory canal.

The active substance is well absorbed with deep layers of the skin and is able to exert influence during the day, so it can be applied once a day.

The preparation is produced in the form of a cream and a solution, the solution having a more active effect.

The drug "Exoderil", reviews

On the forums on the Internet you can find a lot of information about this drug. And about the tool "Exodermil Cream" reviews can be both positive and negative. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the remedy may not help if the cause of the damage to the skin or nails is not established. Therefore, it is not necessary to be treated independently, it is necessary to apply to a competent dermatologist (mycologist). Secondly, some improvement in the skin and nails condition is not an indicator of complete cure, after the onset of a positive effect, it is necessary to continue to apply the drug for another 2 weeks. Sometimes the course of treatment can last up to 6-8 months, this concerns fungal nail infection.

It is with the lack of patience and wrong application that the cream and solution of "Exoderil" reviews can be negative. Apply the product to a previously cleaned and padded surface. At the same time, a healthy skin around the lesion should be captured (about 1 cm).

If the treatment of the nails is performed, the affected plates should be cleaned first, and then only treated with a solution. Thus, the maximum permeability of the "Exoderm" is achieved. Reviews say and about an acceptable price, which is also important for long-term treatment.

Some women are happy with the drug because it can be used for prevention purposes. At the first symptoms of fungal nail damage (peeling, stratification, discoloration), they begin to apply to the affected areas the drug "Exoderyl", the instruction, reviews of it say that such an application is permissible.

Some mothers write about the positive treatment of pityriasis in children with the help of this antifungal agent.

Contraindications and side effects

Most often, the drug "Exodermil" is transferred well, but there may be some burning, redness and dryness of the skin. These symptoms usually appear locally, they are typical for most antifungal agents and are not an excuse for discontinuing the drug as a remedy.

About 6% of the drug can be absorbed into the blood in applications, so it is not advisable to use it during breastfeeding, pregnant women and young children.

Contraindications include the intolerance of benzyl alcohol, which is present in the ointment and hypersensitivity to propylene glycol (it is in solution).

Do not apply the medicine directly to the wounds (skin lesions), in addition, avoid contact with the eyes.