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The term 'antiseptic cream’ is not new to us. In fact, we have been hearing about antiseptic cream uses since childhood, and our mothers used to apply them to our wounds every single time we got hurt. Yes, it was officially the cream for cuts. But, do we really have a complete understanding of antiseptic creams and how they work? Perhaps not. So, let's delve deeper and find out more about antiseptic cream uses. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Antiseptic Cream Uses: Everything You Need to Know


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Antiseptic Cream Uses Everything You Need to
Know
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What is an Antiseptic Cream?
  • An antiseptic is a chemical that people apply to
    their skin. An antiseptic cream soothes and heals
    wounds, protects against infection, and can also
    be used for minor burns and scalds, sunburn, dry
    chapped skin, nappy rash, insect bites, spots,
    and pimples.
  • Using antiseptics can help reduce the number of
    microbes on the skin, in wounds, and on mucous
    membranes. They're frequently used in hospitals
    and other medical settings to reduce the risk of
    infection during surgery and other procedures. In
    addition to being available over the counter,
    some are also available to be used at home.

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Antibiotic Ointments for Wounds vs. Antiseptic
Creams for Wounds
Both antibiotics and antiseptics can treat
bacterial infections. However, antibiotics and
antiseptics differ in some ways. Here is what we
need to know about them
  • Antibiotics can be given parenterally, orally, or
    applied topically to the skin in the form of a
    cream or ointment
  • Antiseptics, on the other hand, are substances
    that are applied to the skin, but dont get
    absorbed as efficiently. They, however, are able
    to reduce the possibility of infection

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What is an Antibiotic Cream Used for?
  • A topical antibacterial agent can be used to
    treat both gram-positive and gram-negative
    infections. This means
  • It can be used on mild skin and soft tissue
    infections
  • It can be used on inflammation and infection of
    the hair follicles
  • It can be used on mild to moderate acne

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Which Is the Best Ointment for Wounds in India?

Minor injuries can turn into bigger problems if
they become infected. You may turn to an
over-the-counter (or OTC) product to help. The
OTC topical antibiotics Bacitracin and Neosporin
antibiotic ointment are used to treat minor
wounds, abrasions, and burns as a first aid
measure. They are the best antibiotic cream for
skin infections at the counter. They are used in
similar ways, but they contain different active
ingredients. One product may be better than the
other for some people. Both Bacitracin and
Neosporin are available as ointments. Bacitracin
is a brand-name drug that contains only
bacitracin as its active ingredient. Neosporin is
a combination drug containing bacitracin,
neomycin, and polymixin B.
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What are Some of the Major Antibiotic Cream Uses?

  • Bacitracin antibiotic cream stops bacterial
    growth
  • Neosporin antibiotic cream stops bacterial growth
    and also kills existing bacteria
  • A wider range of bacteria can be treated with
    Neosporin and with Bacitracin
  • Both products contain antibiotics that prevent
    infection from minor injuries
  • They help treat skin injuries like scratches,
    cuts, scrapes and burns
  • Neosporin antibiotic cream helps wound healing by
    keeping infection at bay and ensuring the wound
    stays clean and moist

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What are the Different Types of Antiseptics?
  • Now that we know about antiseptic cream uses,
    lets talk about the different types of
    antiseptics. While it is safe to use some of
    these products at home, others are only suitable
    for use in clinical and hospital settings.
  • Here are a few examples of antiseptics
  • alcohols, such as isopropyl alcohol and ethyl
    alcohol.
  • chlorhexidine and other diguanides, for use
    before operations.
  • antibacterial dye, to treat burns and wounds.
  • peroxide and permanganate, to disinfect the skin
    or to use as a mouthwash.
  • halogenated phenol derivative, in soaps and
    solutions.
  • In addition to treating wounds, quinolone
    derivatives can also be used as throat lozenges

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How are antiseptics and antibacterials different?
  • While both antiseptics and antibacterial products
    kill microbes, antibacterial products can only
    target bacteria, whereas antiseptics also kill
    viruses and fungi.
  • Common antiseptic types and uses
  • Alcohol and peroxide are two types of
    antiseptics. Depending on the type and
    concentration, these usually have different
    commercial uses, though some are acceptable for
    use at home at lower concentrations.
  • The following are common uses
  • Keeping cuts and other minor injuries from
    becoming infected.
  • Cleaning of skin before an operation
  • Medical institutions and hospitals use it for
    handwashing.
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