pharmachologic effect
The drug is used to treat psoriasis , as well as other skin diseases. All forms of the drug contain zinc pyrithioneate, a substance that demonstrates antifungal and antimicrobial activity. A bacteriostatic effect is noted (preventing the active proliferation of pathogenic bacteria), as well as a fungistatic effect (preventing the proliferation of fungi). The drug is active against bacteria Streptococcus faecalis, Micrococcus pyogenes, Klebsiella, Aerobac-teraerogenes, Escherichiacoli, Pseudomonasaeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris, fungi Trichophyton, Aspergilllis, Fusammi, Candida and others.
The most pronounced activity of the drug is against bacteria belonging to the Pityrosporum group. These bacteria are one of the factors contributing to the development of inflammatory manifestations, accelerated division of epidermal cells during the development of seborrhea , psoriasis and other skin ailments.
In addition, the drug selectively affects cells that are in the stage of hyperproliferation (that is, accelerated division) as a cytostatic (suppressing the division process) agent. However, the medicine does not have such an effect on other cells that divide normally.
Reduces the intracellular ATP content, stimulates the process of death of bacteria and fungi, depolarization of cell membranes.
Thus, the drug has an anti-inflammatory effect, reduces the degree of inflammation and peeling.
Pharmacodynamics
Activated zinc pyrithione has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activity. Antifungal activity is especially pronounced against Pityrosporum ovale and Pityrosporum orbiculare, which support inflammation and excessive flaking in dandruff, seborrhea, psoriasis and other skin diseases.
The antibacterial activity of zinc pyrithione is manifested against a number of pathogenic microorganisms (including streptococcus, staphylococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, Proteus).
Zinc pyrithione reduces the intracellular level of ATP, promotes depolarization of cell membranes and the death of fungi and bacteria.
The mechanism of anti-inflammatory action has not been studied.
Indications for use
Aerosol Skin-cap is used for the following conditions and diseases:
- various forms of psoriasis (with the exception of severe forms, for example, articular psoriasis, etc.);
- neurodermatitis (skin disease associated with dysfunction of the central nervous system);
- dermatitis of various origins (inflammatory processes of the skin);
- manifestations of skin itching ;
- dandruff , seborrhea ;
- lichen versicolor ( fungal disease).
Skin-cap cream is recommended as an additional remedy for the main treatment of psoriasis, as well as for neurodermatitis, in particular with severe manifestations of dryness and irritation of the dermis, with common forms.
It is used to stimulate the resorption of dense plaques in psoriasis and infiltrates under occlusive dressings.
The shampoo is recommended for use for seborrhea , psoriasis of the scalp, as well as for itching , dandruff , seborrhea , and atopic dermatitis .
Instructions for use of Skin-cap (Method and dosage)
Aerosol Skin-cap, instructions for use
The spray should be sprayed onto the area affected by the disease. Spray from a distance of approximately 15 cm, this should be done 2-3 times a day. Spraying should be carried out until there is a noticeable improvement in the condition, after which - for another week. To treat the scalp, you need to use a special attachment.
Instructions for Skin-cap cream
The cream is applied daily 2-3 times a day. For psoriasis, you need to apply the ointment for five weeks. If there is an exacerbation, you need to repeat the course. Regular use of the cream by patients with psoriasis can lengthen periods of remission and gradually reduce the severity of signs of the disease. If the patient is diagnosed with seborrhea, treatment continues for two weeks. For other diseases, the drug should be used until the symptoms disappear completely.
Instructions for Skin-cap shampoo
You need to use shampoo for two weeks, wash your hair 2 or 3 times a week. Before using shampoo, you need to shake the bottle of product well. Apply a little shampoo to wet hair, after which the skin must be thoroughly massaged. After washing your hair for the first time, apply the shampoo a second time and leave it on the skin for five minutes. Next, the head is washed very thoroughly.
Analogues of Skin-can
Level 4 ATX code matches:
Badyaga Forte
Badyaga
Rogaine
Capsiol
Vulnuzan
Petrolatum
Generolon
Alerana
Apilak
Solcoseryl
Tsinocap
Silocast
Analogues of the cream, as well as drugs that replace the Skin-cap aerosol, are Pyrithione Zinc , Zinocap , Friederm Zinc , which contain the same active substance.
Russian analogues of Skin-cap, as a rule, have lower prices. At the same time, the price of analogues varies depending on the volume and form of release of the drug.
Release form
Aerosol for external use, 0.2%. 35, 70, 140 g of the drug in an aluminum aerosol can, which consists of a valve and a cap. The cylinder along with an additional nozzle is placed in a cardboard box.
35 g of the drug in an aluminum aerosol can, which consists of a valve and a cap (free sample).
Cream for external use, 0.2%. 5 g in a sachet made of laminated foil. 15 and 50 g in a plastic tube. Each tube is placed in a cardboard box
Shampoo, 1%. 50 ml, 150 ml, 400 ml in a plastic bottle. Each bottle is placed in a cardboard pack. 5 g in a sachet made of laminated foil. 5 sachets are placed together in a cardboard pack. 5 g in laminated foil sachets (free sample).
Reviews about Skin-cap
Reviews of Skin-cap cream indicate its effectiveness for psoriasis, dermatitis and other diseases. There are also numerous positive reviews about Skin-cap shampoo and reviews about Skin-cap aerosol. The shampoo quickly gets rid of dandruff. According to users, the spray is very convenient to use and can easily cope with unpleasant symptoms of skin diseases.
The product is often used even for infants. As a negative point, users write about the high price of the drug; some patients report a lack of effect even with long-term use.
There are also conflicting reviews from doctors about the ointment. Users often have questions about whether Skin-Cap cream is hormonal or not. Most experts are inclined to believe that the drug is not hormonal, but there are still opinions that traces of hormones were found in the product.
Skin cap price, where to buy
The price of Skin-cap cream is on average 1,000 rubles per 15 g tube. The price of Skin-cap aerosol is approximately 1,700 rubles per 35 g bottle. The price of Skin-cap shampoo is on average 1,350 rubles per 150 ml bottle.
You can buy Skin-cap in Moscow at any pharmacy. In Ukraine and Belarus, ointment, spray and other forms of the drug are sold in pharmacies and online stores. You can buy the cream in Kyiv for an average of 450 hryvnia (50 g tube). In Minsk, the cost of the drug depends on the place of sale, volume, and form of the drug.
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
- Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan
ZdravCity
- Skin-Cap cream 0.2% 50g Cheminova/B. Brown Medical S.A
RUB 2,584 order - Skin-Cap shampoo 1% 150 ml Cheminova/B. Brown Medical S.A.
1804 RUR order
- Skin-Cap cream 0.2% 15g Cheminova/B. Brown Medical S.A.
RUB 1,195 order
- Skin-Cap shower gel 150ml Cheminova
RUB 1,271 order
- Air. d/nar. approx. 0.2% Skin-cap 70gCHEMIGROUP FRANCE
RUR 4,189 order
Pharmacy Dialogue
- Skin-cap (shampoo 150ml)B.Braun
RUB 1,930 order
- Skin cap cream (tube 0.2% 15g) Cheminova/B.Braun
RUB 1,202 order
- Skin-cap cream tube 0.2% 15gB.Braun
RUB 1,237 order
- Skin-cap cream (tube 0.2% 50g) Cheminova
RUB 2,649 order
- Skin-cap (aer. 0.2% 35g) Cheminova
RUB 2,334 order
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PaniPharmacy
- Skin cap aerosol Skin cap aerosol 2 mg/ml 100 ml Spain, Cheminova
739 UAH. order - Skin cap liquid Skin-Cap shampoo 1% 75ml Spain, Cheminova
291 UAH order
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Compound
Aerosol for external use | 100 g |
active substance: | |
zinc pyrithione activated | 0.2 g |
excipients: isopropyl myristate - 48.37 g; polysorbate 80 - 0.32 g; trolamine - 0.04 g; ethanol - 34 g; water - 0.5 g; propellants (isobutane - 76.2%, propane - 23.29%; butane - 0.51%) - up to 100 g |
Cream for external use | 100 g |
active substance: | |
zinc pyrithione activated | 0.2 g |
excipients: glyceryl mono- and distearate (Tegin M); capryl caprylate (Tegosoft EE); methyldextrose and macrogol 20 ether (Tegosoft E20); isopropyl palmitate (Tegosoft R); methyldextrose polyglyceryl distearate (Tego Care 450); butylated hydroxytoluene; glycerol; propyl parahydroxybenzoate (Nipagin); sucrose and coconut oil fatty acid ester (Tegosoft LSE 65K); stearyl alcohol (Tego Alkanol 18); ethanol; flavoring (citronellol, phenylethanol, geraniol, terpineol, cinnamyl alcohol); cyclomethicone (Abil K4); water |
Shampoo | 100 ml |
active substance: | |
zinc pyrithione activated | 1 g |
excipients: Tego Perli C-96 (sodium lauryl sulfate + coconut oil fatty acid monoethanolamide + ethylene glycol monostearate); Tego Betaine L-7 (propyl betainamide fatty acids of coconut oil); Tego sulfonate 2427 Bondesurf NL 228E (sodium lauryl sulfate); Abil B 88183 (dimethicone, macrogol and polypropylene glycol copolymer); disodium edetate, sodium chloride, levomenthol, ethanol, Antil 141-Liquid (propylene glycol + macrogol-55-propylene glycol oleate); flavor (Binea 10680) (citronellol + phenylethanol + geraniol + terpineol + cinnamyl alcohol); water - up to 100 ml |