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Skin lesions such as psoriasis cause discomfort and are not aesthetically pleasing. In addition, they can be accompanied by severe inflammation and pain. To solve such problems, pharmaceutical companies produce many drugs.

One of the effective drugs is Skin-cap. Due to the fact that it is available in the form of cream, spray and shampoo, you can choose the form that is convenient for you. In addition, various pharmacological forms of “Skin-cap” make it possible to provide complete treatment on each affected area of ​​the skin.

Psoriasis and its symptoms

Psoriasis is a non-infectious chronic disease that affects the skin. Most often it manifests itself as rashes and peeling. Typically, the first formation of plaques occurs around the age of 20 years.

The first sign of psoriasis is red, dry plaques. As the disease progresses, they unite with each other, forming a red crust on the surface of the skin.

If treatment is not started on time, the disease will spread to healthy areas of the body. At the first signs of psoriasis, you should immediately consult a dermatologist.

Causes of the disease

To date, psoriasis and its causes have not been fully studied. There are 2 different theories about this.

According to the first theory, the disease has 2 types. Psoriasis, defined by the first form, is caused by hereditary changes in the immune system. This type of disease is typical for younger people under 25 years of age.

The second form of the disease affects patients after 40 years of age. This type of disease is not transmitted genetically, and is also not associated with the functioning of the immune system. In addition, this form more often affects the nail plates and joints.

The second theory is based on disturbances in the functioning of the immune system that may appear:

• After a strong nervous shock;
• Against the background of infectious diseases;
• As a result of improper, unbalanced nutrition.

Experts note that drinking strong alcoholic drinks, as well as beer and champagne, can cause an exacerbation of the disease.

In addition, patients with psoriasis should avoid using:

• Vinegar;
• Pepper;
• Chocolate.

If you do not exclude them from the diet, the course of the disease can worsen significantly and cause a serious exacerbation.

Based on the data from this theory, scientists have concluded that psoriasis is a systemic disease. Consequently, if the immune system is malfunctioning, the infection process can spread to healthy organs, tissues, and joints. In this case, psoriatic arthritis may develop. This disease is characterized by damage to the small joints of the feet and hands.

"Skin-cap" against psoriasis

In order to prevent infection of healthy cells, treatment must be started promptly. An effective product that can restore the skin is Skin-cap. It goes on sale in the form of cream, aerosol and shampoo.

The cream is used to treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis. The drug is approved for use in children over 1 year of age. Before using the product, you need to clean and dry the skin. Apply Skin-Cap cream to the affected areas twice a day.

Analogue – "Zinocap", "Pyrithione-zinc". The active ingredient is zinc. The products have antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. These drugs have the same properties as Skin-cap, but they are cheaper.

Aerosol "Skin-cap" has the same indications for use as the cream. A distinctive feature of the drug is the convenient way of applying it. In order to treat the affected area, you need to spray an aerosol on it. Carry out the procedure three times a day. To consolidate the result and prevent re-infection, you need to continue treating the skin for a week after recovery. Skin-cap spray should be sprayed from a distance of 10-12 cm from the surface of the skin.

An analogue is the Zinocap aerosol. The active component of the spray is zinc pyrithione. The product has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiproliferative properties.

Shampoo is used in the treatment of affected scalp located under the scalp. Effectively fights psoriasis, atopic and seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, dry and oily seborrhea. It is recommended to use the shampoo 3-4 times every 10 days. The head must be treated with the medicinal composition in two stages in one procedure.

The first time use the shampoo as a regular cleanser, the second time apply and leave on the hair for 6-8 minutes to work. Then rinse thoroughly. After the course of treatment, “Skin-cap” is recommended to be used once a week for prevention.

An analogue is Friederm Zinc shampoo. The product has antimicrobial and antifungal effects. Effective for the treatment of streptococci, fungi, staphylococci. Helps get rid of seborrhea and dandruff. Friederm Zinc shampoo is cheaper than its popular competitor.

It is important to remember that ointment or cream with hormones will not bring a positive result in treatment. They create the illusion of a quick effect, but it is not long lasting. Using such an ointment or cream can aggravate the situation, which will lead to an exacerbation of the disease and serious consequences.

To alleviate the course of the disease, you can combine Skin-Cap with non-hormonal agents.

These ointments include:

• "Salicylic";
• "Salicylo-zinc";
• "Zinc";
• "Zinocap";
• "Colloidin";
• "Davonex";
• "Psorkutan".

All these products have softening, drying, and antibacterial properties.

Skin-cap components and their effect

The basis of the drug consists of zinc pyrithione. It prevents the development of pathogenic fungi and microbes, streptococci and staphylococci. The skin becomes red and itchy.

Pyrithione, which is part of Skin-cap, has anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial effects. Thanks to its active molecular formula, the component quickly and deeply penetrates the inner layers of the dermis. At the same time, pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses are destroyed. Such properties of pyrithione make it possible to eliminate the cause of the development of pathology.

For a long time, Skin Cap ointment was almost a panacea for many skin diseases. The instructions for the drug stated that zinc pyrithione acts as the main active component. At the same time, the content of other hormonal components was carefully hidden.

The debate over whether this ointment is hormonal or not ended with a WHO examination, which found that this product contains a certain amount of clobetasol, an aggressive corticosteroid with a lot of adverse reactions. But there are still situations when you still cannot do without this medication.

Composition and release form of the drug

Skin Cap is available in several forms, the components of which are slightly different:

Aerosol (0.2%) contains:

• zinc pyrithione;
• ethanol;
• purified water;
• polysorbate;
• trolamine;
• propellants;
• isopropyl myristate.

You can find cylinders of 35, 70, and 100 ml. Each of them is equipped with a special nozzle and spray head.

Cream (ointment) 0.2%, which, in addition to the main substance, includes:

• mono- and disterate glycerol;
• capryl caprylate;
• glycerol;
• methyldextrose ether and macrogol-20;
• isopropyl palmitate;
• butylated hydroxytoluene;
• methyldextrose polyglyceryl distearate;
• propyl parahydroxybenzoate;
• stearyl alcohol;
• ester of sucrose and fatty acids of coconut oil;
• ethanol;
• cyclomethicone;
• purified water;
• flavorings.

The cream is packaged in plastic tubes of 15 or 50 ml, as well as in sachets with a capacity of 5 g.

Attention! Sometimes, instead of the name “cream” in a medical prescription, you can see the word “ointment”, which is more familiar to medical terminology.

These dosage forms are somewhat different in their structure, but with regard to the drug Skin Cap, such confusion does not matter, since in this case both of these terms refer to the same drug.

Shampoo. Zinc pyrithione is supplemented here:

• sodium lauryl sulfate;
• coconut oil fatty acid propyl betainamide;
• macrogol copolymer;
• propylene glycol copolymer;
• dimethicone copolymer;
• Tego sulfonate 2427;
• Tego Perley S-96;
• aromatic substances.

You may notice that the composition declared by the manufacturer does not indicate anywhere whether this or that form is hormonal or not.

Note! You should not self-medicate and choose a drug for yourself based on the fact that it suits someone else. Even with the same problem as someone close to you, a different dosage form may be required, which is determined only by your doctor.

Pharmacological effects of Skin Cap

Regular use of the cream promotes its gradual accumulation in the epidermis and the same gradual absorption, which allows you to effectively fight pathogenic microflora and stop the process of further proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms and fungi, without affecting healthy skin cells. The important thing is that Skin Cap does not just eliminate the clinical manifestations of the disease, but at a deep level eliminates its root cause.

Indications and contraindications for use

This product is intended for external use for:

• seborrheic or atopic dermatitis;
• various forms of dermatosis;
• eczema;
• neurodermatitis;
• psoriasis;
• excessive dry skin.

The instructions for using Skin Cap ointment, which is attached to the product, states that the only contraindication to its use is individual sensitivity to the stated components. In fact, given the presence of clobetasol in this medication, it cannot be used during pregnancy or lactation (some of the drug penetrates the systemic bloodstream), children under six years of age, as well as patients with perioral dermatitis, acne, skin neoplasms of various etiologies, bacterial, fungal and viral infections of the skin. If for any reason the patient is already undergoing glucocorticosteroid therapy, then the simultaneous application of this ointment is strictly prohibited.

Note! Many countries have already banned the sale of Skin Cap, but in our country there are no such restrictions yet.

Mode of application

Before each application of the cream, you must shake the tube vigorously - this will allow the components to be distributed evenly. The product can only be applied to previously cleansed and dry skin. A small amount of the product is distributed over the affected area and gently rubbed in with massage movements. The frequency of procedures is about 2-3 times a day, the course of treatment ranges from three weeks to one and a half months.

If after a month of use the skin condition has not improved, then you need to contact your doctor again, who will either replace the drug or recommend taking a break and repeating the therapeutic course. An individual treatment regimen can only be selected by a specialist after a diagnostic examination.

Important! When using the cream, avoid contact with any mucous membranes. If this does happen, then wash the area with cool running water, after which you should consult a doctor.

It is highly undesirable to apply occlusive dressings over the applied product - this increases the likelihood of adverse reactions.

Side effects

After using any dosage form of Skin Cap, the following undesirable effects may occur:

• skin allergic reactions;
• burning at the site of application (this condition does not require discontinuation of the drug).

Long-term (more than three weeks) use is fraught with:

• the appearance of acne;
• hypertrichosis - excessive hair growth on atypical surfaces of the skin;
• discomfort associated with periodic severe itching;
• pigmentation of the treated areas;
• atrophy of the skin space;
• the appearance of stretch marks.

Application of ointment to large areas of skin may be accompanied by:

• gastritis;
• ulcerative lesions of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract;
• fluctuations in intraocular pressure;
• numbness of the limbs;
• folliculitis - a purulent process in the hair follicles;
• development of Cushing's syndrome.

Cost of the drug and possible analogues

The price of Skin Cap ointment in different regions of Russia ranges from 878–2049 rubles. (depending on the pharmacy chain and the volume of the tube).

If this drug is not credible or its price is too high, you should ask the doctor to replace it with a safer and cheaper analogue. Among the medications whose active substance is zinc pyrithione, the most effective are:

• Tsinocap;
• Pyrithione Zinc;
• Friederm Zink.

Any skin disease is a systemic problem, and therefore it is quite difficult to treat. The pharmaceutical industry is constantly producing more and more new drugs to combat ailments, but victory is still only a dream. One of the very popular medicines is Skin-cap. This is a whole series that includes unique anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal drugs designed for external use. All of them are produced for one purpose, namely to treat the skin.

Action of the cream

Our goal today is to find the optimal analogue of the Skin Cap. This cream is, of course, effective, but its price is not the most affordable. However, before moving on to searching for analogues, it would be good to find out what effect can be obtained using the original drug. The active substance is Due to its activation at the molecular level, the antibacterial effect increases, that is, the drug eliminates streptococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and staphylococcus. In parallel with this, the anti-inflammatory and antifungal effect is activated, the product easily eliminates lichen.

That is, the drug ensures the safety of the cells of our body, as well as the death of bacteria and pathogenic fungi. All symptoms are relieved very quickly: itching, redness. The drug is used for neurodermatitis and eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. The cost of one bottle of cream is 1,200 rubles, but the manufacturer promises that it will be enough for a month’s course of treatment. With the exception of severe psoriasis (in this case it takes one and a half months), the disease can be defeated within this period. Now it’s clear what we want when we are looking for an analogue of “Skin-cap”: a cream that would have a more affordable price and the same effectiveness.

Non-hormonal analogues

They are much safer than hormonal drugs, although they cannot help in the most severe cases, but still it is with them that you should begin your course of treatment. Not everyone can afford a drug such as Skin-cap (cream). Analogues are cheaper in price, and their choice is wide enough to satisfy the needs of every person. Kartalin ointment is recognized as one of the best and safest medicines for solving problems such as psoriasis. The composition includes bee honey and extracts of string, chamomile, salicylic acid, lavender and eucalyptus oil are assistants. The cost of this product is 740 rubles; its natural composition and good reviews indicating high efficiency are very attractive.

We will not talk in detail about the other drugs in this group; you probably already know about them if you bought Skin-cap (cream). The instructions give analogs for reference: these are “Davonex”, “Akrustal”, “Antipsor”, salicylic and zinc ointment.

Hormonal drugs

A very serious group of medicines that should not be purchased and used without a doctor’s prescription - by the way, it is also required when prescribing “Skin-cap” (cream, instructions, photos of which are widely presented in specialized printed publications). We will limit ourselves to distinguishing them according to the degree of intensity of impact. The weakest are hydrocortisone and can be used for the mildest symptoms of dermatitis and seborrhea. Medium activity drugs are the well-known Lorinden, Laticort, Lokoid, Fluorocort, Triacort. All of them have anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiallergic effects, that is, they can help no worse than Skin Cap (cream). The composition of the analogues in this group is the same, it is flumethasone, but the dosage may differ, so do not forget to consult your doctor.

There is another group of similar drugs, which are characterized by intense effects. They are united by the active ingredient mometasone. These are “Elokom”, “Avecort”, “Flucinar” and some others. The most powerful drug is Dermovate, which contains clobetasol.

Ointment "Psiricap"

The manufacturer of this drug is the Kievmedpreparat company. This is an excellent analogue of the Skin Cap. The cream is available in 30 g tubes, and the cost of one today is around 300 rubles. The difference compared to the original is quite significant. The drug is used for external use and has antifungal and antibacterial effects. It is indicated for diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, seborrheic eczema. The course of treatment is usually 3-4 weeks.

Ointment "Kamagel"

This time we will talk about the Polish analogue of “Skin-cap”. Cream "Kamagel" is a combination drug that has a pronounced dermatoprotective effect. It is prescribed for various dermatitis, including sunburn and insect bites. The active substance is aluminum acetotartrate, which has a local anti-inflammatory effect and helps form a film on the affected area that will protect the skin from external influences. In addition, the composition contains chamomile extract, which provides anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, wound healing and analgesic effects. The cost of the drug is 220 rubles.

Cream "Psoriderm"

Another wonderful product, an analogue of Skin-cap. Psoriderm cream is produced by a Belarusian company in Minsk and has received a large number of positive reviews. The main active ingredient is clobetasol propionate. It, similar to zinc in the original drug, has antipruritic and anti-inflammatory, as well as vasoconstrictor effects. When applied to the surface of the skin, the active components quickly penetrate into areas of inflammation, removing redness, swelling, swelling and eliminating itching. This drug is prescribed for psoriasis, eczema, lichen erythematosus, and lupus erythematosus. If you have a history of treating a skin disease and have already had experience using less active corticosteroids, and they did not produce a visible effect, then you can switch to this or (at the doctor’s choice) any other Russian analogue of Skin-Cap cream. The cost of this medicine is about 190 rubles, however, unlike the original drug, the reviews about it are not at all so rosy. Apparently, it is necessary to take into account that they are individual, and each case requires a painstaking selection of medications.

Cream "Zinocap"

So far we have been looking at medications that differ in active ingredients, but are similar in their action to the drug “Skin-cap” (cream). However, there are analogues that are completely identical in composition, and “Zinocap” can be considered one of these. It contains the same substance that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects. It covers a range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The drug is available in 30 g tubes costing 335 rubles. It is well absorbed through the skin and is well tolerated; its use is possible in children from one year old and adults. It often happens that doctors prescribe Skin-cap cream. They do not always take analogues into account. In this case, you can ask yourself if there are similar products that you can buy a little cheaper.

Let's sum it up

As you can see, there are a huge number of similar drugs for the treatment of autoimmune skin diseases. Trying to figure them out on your own is very difficult, so you definitely need to choose a competent doctor who will supervise your treatment. However, although they are considered an effective remedy, it is too dangerous for your health, so they are used only as a last resort. Don’t forget to ask your doctor about inexpensive analogues, they exist, and you can save money on this.

Skin diseases can hardly be considered a rarity, since every year tens of thousands of patients visit dermatologists’ offices complaining of various inflammations and allergic ailments. Of course, the modern drug market offers a huge selection of drugs that can cope with certain diseases. And today many people are interested in additional information about the drug “Skin-Cap”. An analogue of the drug - does it exist? What properties does this medicine have? Are there any side effects, contraindications, complications? Is the product really that effective? This information will be interesting and useful to many readers.

Description of the composition and release form of the drug

Today, this product is available in several forms: cream (small tubes containing 15 g of the drug), aerosol (the bottle has a convenient spray nozzle), as well as shampoo and shower gel.

The main active substance is activated zinc pyrithione. But the list of auxiliary components already depends on the form of release. For example, the cream contains ethanol, glycerol, stearyl alcohol, coconut oil fatty acid ester, butylated hydroxytoluene, purified water, and cyclometics. But the aerosol contains polysorbate 80, isobutane, propane, butane, ethanol, water, isopropyl myristate and troglamine.

What effect does this remedy have on the body?

Zinc pyrithioneate has pronounced bacteriostatic and antifungal properties, so the drug quickly suppresses the activity of microorganisms, which most often cause the inflammatory process. For example, the most active medicine is against bacteria of the Pityrosporum group, which in most cases contribute to the development of inflammation and hyperproliferation of cells in seborrhea, psoriasis and other skin ailments.

This remedy also blocks the activity of fungal microorganisms, including representatives such as candida and aspergillus.

Moreover, zinc pyrithioneate also has cytostatic properties. The substance affects cells that are at the stage of hyperproliferation and suppresses the process of their division. However, this component does not affect healthy cells.

By the way, the cream has hydrating activity and provides the skin with the necessary amount of water molecules. The drug contains methyl ethyl sulfate, which increases tissue permeability, thereby ensuring rapid and maximum absorption of the drug.

Main indications for use

In what cases are patients recommended to use the drug "Skin-Cap"? Spray and cream in modern medicine are widely used to treat atopic dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis and other inflammatory skin diseases. The drug is also effective for psoriasis, as it helps to quickly eliminate inflammation and psoriatic plaques. The medicine can be used to treat seborrheic dermatitis in children under one year of age. The cream also helps to cope with excessive dry skin.

Skin-Cap shampoo can also solve a lot of problems. It is prescribed to patients with severe dandruff and itching of the scalp. The drug also helps with oily and dry seborrhea, atopic dermatitis (when the scalp is affected).

The drug "Skin-Cap": instructions for use

It’s worth saying right away that only a dermatologist can prescribe this drug, as well as determine the dosage and duration of treatment. So how to properly use the drug "Skin-Cap"? Instructions for use depend on the form of the medicine you choose.

For example, a thin layer of cream should be applied to the affected areas of the skin, but only after thoroughly cleansing its surface. Before use, the tube of cream should be shaken thoroughly. The procedure is repeated twice a day. The course usually lasts 3-4 weeks. If we are talking about the treatment of psoriasis, then the duration of therapy can be increased to 1-1.5 months.

But the “Skin-Cap” aerosol should be sprayed onto the affected areas of the skin 2-3 times a day from a distance of about 15 cm. Treatment should be continued for another week after the symptoms of the disease have completely disappeared.

Apply the shampoo to damp hair, massage the scalp thoroughly, leave for 5 minutes, then rinse. You can use it 2-3 times a week.

Are there any contraindications?

Many buyers are interested in questions about whether all categories of patients are allowed to use this medicine. Like any other medication, Skin-Cap has some contraindications, although in fact there are not many of them.

Of course, patients with hypersensitivity to any of the constituent substances of the drug are prohibited from using it, in order to avoid an allergic reaction and other, more dangerous complications.

In addition, the drug is not recommended for women in the first trimester of pregnancy, as well as for nursing mothers. On the other hand, no trials have been conducted on these groups of patients, and to date there is no evidence of negative effects of this drug.

What side effects can the drug cause?

There is another important question: how safe is this drug? In fact, complications associated with therapy are recorded extremely rarely in medical practice. However, the possibility of their occurrence should not be ruled out.

So what side effects can the drug Skin-Cap cause? Aerosol and cream at the initial stages of treatment can lead to a feeling of skin tightness and a slight burning sensation. These reactions are considered completely normal and go away on their own after a few days, although sometimes the dose of the drug may need to be reduced.

Less common complications include allergic reactions, which are accompanied by redness, itching, hives, and slight swelling of soft tissues. If you have such symptoms, you should stop treatment and consult a doctor as soon as possible. Perhaps the specialist will decide to discontinue the drug “Skin-Cap” - an analogue of the drug is not difficult to find. In any case, allergies are extremely rare.

Medicine "Skin-Cap": analogue and approximate cost

The issue of cost is also an interesting one. How much will Skin-Cap (cream) cost? The price of one tube is approximately 800 rubles. The cost of the aerosol is higher: approximately 1600 - 2000 rubles. Shampoo can be purchased for 1,300 rubles, and the price of shower gel ranges from 600 to 800 rubles.

Not all patients are suitable for this medicine, either due to the presence of adverse reactions, or due to the lack of effect or too high cost. So what can replace the drug “Skin-Cap”? The Russian analogue is “Zinocap”, which, by the way, is considered no less effective. It also comes in the form of a cream or an oily spray. By the way, the composition of these drugs is almost the same.

What other drugs have the same properties as Skin-Cap? Cheaper analogues, by the way, also exist. The same “Zinocap” will cost you about 200 rubles. In addition, the drugs Lokoid, Kremgen, Cortomycetin, Carizon and many others are considered good substitutes.

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.

Composition and release form

The biological activity of the drug is based on a complex compound that contains zinc - zinc pyrithione. This is the most well-known and well-studied substance, which has found wide use for the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. The component has a pronounced antibacterial effect and has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microorganisms, in particular staphylococci and streptococci.

Skin-cap cream contains additional components: stearyl alcohol, sterile water, flavorings, glyceryl stearate. They do not in any way affect the pharmacological properties of the main component of the drug.

Skin-cap is a line of drugs that are available in the following forms:

• Aerosol for external use;
• Shampoo for the scalp.

Is Skin-cap hormonal or not? This question is quite difficult to answer, since there is a variety of information available. The manufacturer assures, while the description of the drug contains the same data, that the drug contains no hormonal compounds and is completely safe.

But the World Health Organization said the medicine contains hormones. WHO conducted large-scale studies that revealed traces of glucocorticosteroids in the product. However, the WHO did not make the results of clinical studies publicly available, so it is inappropriate to talk about the presence of hormonal components in Skin-Cap cream.

pharmachologic effect

The medication is prescribed for the treatment of seborrhea, atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and other skin pathologies. The desired therapeutic effect is achieved by the optimal concentration of the active substance in the composition. Due to its effectiveness, the medicine is popular and is often prescribed by dermatologists to patients, but treatment with the cream is not cheap - the drug is quite expensive.

Worth knowing! Skin-cap cream has antifungal and antibacterial effects, demonstrates bacteriostatic (prevents the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms) and fungistatic activity (prevents the proliferation of fungal microflora).

The medication has a detrimental effect on microbes that belong to the group of pathogenic microorganisms Pityrosporum. It is these bacteria that contribute to the occurrence of inflammatory processes, accelerated division of epidermal cells against the background of seborrhea, psoriasis and other skin diseases.

Clinical studies have shown that the cream selectively affects cells that are in the stage of accelerated division. In this case, there is no effect on the cellular structure, which is in the stage of normal division. The use of the drug reduces the concentration of ATP, promotes the rapid death of microbes and fungi.

Thus, the use of the medicine leads to the following result: the severity of the inflammatory process decreases, the degree of peeling of the skin decreases.

Indications for use

Skin cap is recommended for the treatment of psoriasis. Most often, the cream is prescribed in combination with other medications. It is advisable to use it for neurodermatitis, a disease caused by impaired functionality of the central nervous system in humans.

Aerosol Skin-cap is prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis (use is not recommended in severe cases, for example, in the articular form of the disease), dermatitis of any origin, dandruff, seborrhea, and pityriasis versicolor. For psoriasis, Skin-Cap effectively resolves dense psoriatic plaques.

So, Skin cap and instructions for use. The method of application is based on the dosage form of the dermatological drug:

1. The cream is applied in a thin layer on the affected area of ​​the skin. Frequency – up to three times a day. The duration of treatment for psoriasis is several weeks, seborrhea is treated for two weeks. In other clinical situations, use continues until the symptoms of the skin disease are completely eliminated. In case of exacerbation, a repeat course is recommended. Practice shows that Skin-cap for psoriasis allows you to achieve long-term remission, while during the period of exacerbation mild symptoms are observed.
2. The aerosol is used three times a day. The medicine is applied to the hair using a special nozzle, which is included in the kit. After eliminating the clinical manifestations of the disease, the product is used for another week.
3. Skin-cap shampoo instructions: apply 2-3 times a week. Apply to damp hair, rub in, leave for five minutes, rinse with running water (warm).

Important! There is information that Skin-cap contains the substance clobetasol, a glucocorticosteroid. Therefore, it is not recommended to use any form of the drug without consulting a medical specialist.

Contraindications and side effects

According to the manufacturer, the drug has only one contraindication - hypersensitivity to the active substance or additional components. In other cases, the product can be used.
But, since the composition supposedly contains clobetasol, it is not recommended to use the cream in the following cases:

• Acne;
• Manifestations of syphilis on the skin;
• Neoplasms (benign and malignant);
• Tuberculosis;
• Childhood;
• Pregnancy;
• Breastfeeding.

The official instructions indicate that while using Skin-Cap cream, an allergic reaction cannot be ruled out. It is manifested by a deterioration in the condition of the skin - burning, itching, hyperemia, weeping and other symptoms are detected.

With prolonged use due to the presence of clobetasol in the composition, the following side effects are possible:

1. The appearance of age spots on the skin.
2. Stretch marks.
3. Atrophic changes in the skin.
4. The occurrence of acne.
5. Pustular form of psoriasis.

When applied to large areas of the skin, the likelihood of negative consequences increases. These include an increase in intraocular pressure, gastric ulcers, numbness of the upper and lower extremities, and the development of folliculitis.

During pregnancy and lactation, the cream is prescribed only for strict medical indications. Cannot be used alone. If side effects occur, you should consult a dermatologist. The doctor will reduce the dosage or prescribe another drug - an analogue of Skin-cap.

Analogs

Analogs to Skin-cap, which are cheaper, are Zinocap and Psoriderm. They can be purchased at the pharmacy. It is recommended to replace one remedy with another, albeit similar in composition, only after consulting a doctor.

Let's take a closer look at the analogues:

• Zinocap is an analogue of Skin-cap cream. It is produced in two dosage forms - spray and cream for topical use. The active substance is zinc pyrithione. Auxiliary components include polysorbate (80), silicon dioxide, dexpanthenol, ethanol. The drug provides pronounced anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects. Contraindications: hypersensitivity, age under one year;
• Psoriderm ointment is an effective analogue of Skin-cap. Recommended for the treatment of psoriasis, lichen planus, chronic eczema. Not prescribed for children under one year of age, pregnant and lactating women, with a history of acne, chickenpox, herpes and other viral diseases. The medicine belongs to the pharmacological group of glucocorticosteroids, which often leads to the development of side effects, especially with prolonged use of the medication.

Skin-cap, according to some patients, is a good drug that helps get rid of skin problems in a fairly short time. For other people, if you go by the reviews, the remedy did not help at all; on the contrary, it only worsened the clinical picture. Since there is no accurate information that the composition contains 100% hormonal substances, it is not recommended to use the cream yourself - this can lead to complications.

Skin-cap cream and its analogues can be purchased at a pharmacy, pharmacy kiosk, as well as in virtual pharmacies. The product in the form of an aerosol (35 grams) costs $30, the cream will cost $40-50 (the price depends on the manufacturer). Analogs are much cheaper, for example, the price of Psoriderm ointment is $4.