Plaster for herpes (colds) on the lips - the effectiveness of antiherpetic drugs

What is it and how does it work

Externally, the special treatment plaster is similar to a regular adhesive plaster. It has a fabric base that is sticky on one side and protected by a film stopper.

There is material without impregnation with drugs. The patch is applied to the nose in a special way, which allows the nasal passages to widen. Thanks to this, the swelling of the nasal sinuses subsides, and breathing becomes easier.

The impregnated material acts as an inhalation, reduces neuralgia, and frees breathing.

Only warming patches are applied to the nose. The rest are applied to clothing or other areas of the head.

In cosmetic medicine, the material is made of a fabric or paper base with a special coating on one side. When used, it helps to soften dirt deposits in the pores of the skin, and the adhesive base is removed from them.

Advantages and disadvantages of antiherpetic masking patch

Pros of the remedy against herpes on the lips:

1. Compactness. Doesn't take up much space in your medicine cabinet and can be easily stored in your purse or purse.
2. Action. The medicinal substance begins to work almost immediately after attaching the patch to the affected area.
3. Eliminates symptoms of the disease. Relieves inflammation, pain, itching, swelling and redness.
4. Protects against infection and moisture entering the wound.
5. Minimizes the risk of infection of a healthy person.
6. Use of decorative means. You can apply cosmetics over the patch.
7. Elasticity. The product is made of material with sufficient density, you can smile and talk calmly.

Foundation or lipstick is applied on top of the film

Clinically proven: fast healing and masking effect.

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• price – costs more than other pharmaceuticals intended to combat the virus;
• inconvenient to stick;
• painful sensations when removing the adhesive plaster.

Indications and contraindications

Application is indicated in the following cases:

• inflammatory course of the respiratory concept;
• for diseases of the throat and nose;
• neuralgia;
• acne exanthema;
• clogged pores;
• easier breathing during physical activity.

Contraindications:

• allergic reaction to components;
• skin sensitivity;
• difficulty breathing not due to a cold;
• heat;
• problems with the vascular system;
• suppuration on the surface;
• deep impetigo;
• biting midge.

Magikoplast patches for inhalation

Products of the Magikoplast brand have become an excellent help for parents in treating their child. The patch “to ease breathing during colds” operates on the principle of an inhaler. It is attached to clothing, after which the baby inhales gradually evaporating vapors of eucalyptus, menthol essential oil and menthol.

Thus, an antimicrobial, antiviral, immunomodulatory, expectorant, antitussive and relaxing effect is achieved. The child's breathing is gradually restored.

A patch from the same company called “For a runny nose” differs in composition from the previous one, in the presence of patchouli essential oil, which has a pronounced antiviral effect. It is glued to the child’s nose, using scissors to adjust the size.

This nose sticker has a pronounced vasoconstrictor and cooling effect, so its use is especially recommended if the child has severe difficulty breathing.

Varieties

The types of patches depend on their purpose. There are:

• with a cleansing effect;
• with a warming effect;
• with a cooling effect;
• with inhalation effect.

Warming

This type of action is based on the long-term influence of temperature on the body, has a warming effect, expands capillaries, and improves blood circulation.

Available in a special shape that follows the curves of the nose. The action is aimed at an eight-hour period. After which, it is easily removed, then a break is taken or immediately replaced with a new one.

Cooling

In the production of such patches, light oils are used, which are used to impregnate a special layer in contact with the skin. These oils include: menthol, eucalyptus, pine, chamomile. Mainly has a flesh tone. An allergic rash rarely occurs.

Thanks to the use of natural ingredients, it helps reduce fever, headaches, and swelling. Applicable for any age.

The action lasts for 8 hours. Attached to the frontal part of the head, cheeks, neck, temples.

Fastening process:

• if present, remove makeup;
• clean the epithelium with special means or water and baby soap;
• dry the surface well;
• remove protection from the material;
• attach to the cleaned area.

If the cleaning procedure is not followed, the patch will not stick.

Inhalation

In the production of this type, not only light oils are used, but also medicinal herbs. The patch is used for adults and children, unless there are contraindications.

Its action is aimed at eliminating the signs of a runny nose, making coughing easier, sputum more easily cleared and removed from the human body (cleansing the respiratory tract).

It is attached only to the surface of cotton clothing, closer to the nasal passage. Cannot be used on the surface of the skin.

If the composition gets into the eyes or mouth, quickly rinse under running water.

It is also recommended to use before bed to eliminate an annoying cough that prevents you from falling asleep.

Patches of this type have antibacterial and antiviral properties.

It is not recommended to carry out treatment only using a patch. There must be an integrated approach.

Pepper plaster for runny nose

When using pepper plaster, you need to be careful. It contains red pepper, which may cause pain. Therefore, the drug is used only by adults and children over 14 years of age.

Use for a runny nose can relieve inflammation and reduce pain. To do this, you need to cut 2 strips from a large piece of adhesive plaster for the area from the forehead to the end of the nose, on the sinuses. For additional impact, you can stick it on your feet, back, chest.

Use should begin at the first manifestations of the disease, otherwise further development of the disease will occur.

Correct use of a nasal patch for a runny nose:

• use in combination, since one patch may not cope and a complication may occur;
• the epidermis must be without damage;
• treat the nose with alcohol before applying the material;
• in case of severe burning, to avoid burns, immediately remove and apply a rich cream or baby cream;
• observe the time period specified in the instructions;
• Before removing, soak the top with vegetable oil, after a while you can remove it painlessly.

Do not use in hot weather!

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The best cold patches for children

A runny nose is a very unpleasant symptom of a cold or viral disease.
If it is accompanied by a cough, headache, or fever, then the condition becomes simply unbearable. A small child feels many times worse than an adult. At the same time, the arsenal of medicines is much smaller. All medications have contraindications and side effects. Therefore, I want to find the safest, but at the same time effective remedy. One of them is cold patches for children. The essential oils in the composition help improve the condition during illness.

The most popular anti-cold patch has become Sopelka - it penetrates the nose well. The Breathe patch with a good aroma composition is no less in demand. The list includes cough plaster for children Extraplast and antipyretic MagicoPlast.

A small child feels many times worse than an adult.

Terms of use

Transdermal products for the treatment of runny nose look like ordinary adhesive plasters. Despite the naturalness of the drugs, before use, you must read the instructions and strictly follow the recommendations of the manufacturer and doctor. All patches are intended for external use.

Quite easy to use - just remove the protective film and attach it to the desired location with the sticky side.

For a runny nose, doctors recommend applying pepper adhesive plaster to the skin in the chest area. First, the attachment site is wiped with alcohol or cologne and blotted dry. Can be applied to the face (maximum sinus area, forehead, bridge of the nose). The healing properties last for two days, but how long to keep it for a runny nose is an individual question. After removal, the skin is lubricated with Vaseline.

Stickers Breathe, Nozzle, according to the instructions for use, are stuck on the child’s clothes in the area of ​​the upper chest, on any dry objects located close to the respiratory tract. It is important that the fabric of the clothing is natural. Valid for up to 8 hours. Applications can be made no more than 2 times a day.

Depending on the specific type, Magikoplast children's patches are glued as follows:

• “For a runny nose” - on the baby’s nose (the protrusion should be directed towards the bridge of the nose, and the notch towards the tip of the nose);
• “To ease breathing during colds” - on clothes.

The effect lasts for 8 hours. You can use two stickers alternately during the day.

Chinese preparations Yukang Zhitong, Tunze Bite are glued to the bridge of the nose on both sides, in the area of ​​the maxillary sinuses, on the upper point of the nasolabial triangle. For chronic rhinitis, it can be used on the wings of the nose. The duration of action varies from 2 minutes to 12 hours (determined by the doctor). Before applying the product, you need to wipe the skin with lotion or wash it with warm water without soap and pat dry.

Official instructions do not allow the use of such drugs for children under one year of age.

Pepper patch for adults

Warming patches are used for children and adults when they have a cold. The main component of these products is capsaicin - hot red pepper extract. Additional substances differ depending on the country of production:

Russian “Doctor Pepper” contains tincture of mountain arnica, belladonna extract, lanolin, natural rubber, and vaseline oil. These components dilate blood vessels, causing increased blood flow, and relieve bronchospasm.

The Chinese-made pepper patch is supplemented with camphor. By improving cardiac activity, it stimulates tissue microcirculation. The mechanism of action is due to the effect of capsaicin. It irritates nerve receptors, causing increased blood flow. The complex effect of active components causes a feeling of warmth on the skin.

Therapeutic effects of the drug Doctor Peretz:

• pain reliever;
• anti-inflammatory;
• warming up.

Pepper patch for colds and bronchitis is applied between the shoulder blades and on the chest. The warming effect relieves bronchospasm, increases sputum discharge, and reduces pain during coughing. Hot tea with linden or raspberry enhances the healing effect of the patch.

Pepper plaster is applied to the feet for a runny nose. The drug acts in the same way as dry mustard in socks - it warms up the body. In addition, it affects the biological points of the sole responsible for the activity of the nasopharynx. How do you apply a patch to your feet when you have a runny nose? To do this, cut 2 strips - one shorter, the other longer. The smaller part is glued to the sole in front of the toes. Long - along the foot, so that the letter T is formed.

Rhinitis plasters for children

To make breathing easier for children, special children's materials containing natural ingredients are used. Mainly eucalyptus and camphor. The first helps to disinfect the body, and camphor improves respiratory movements.

It is mainly used for children aged 2 years and older, but according to the recommendations of a doctor who takes into account all the positive and negative aspects, it is also prescribed at one year of age.

Available in individual packaging, the quantity in the pack varies. There are those that are applied exclusively to clothing, closer to the nasal passages, and there are those for gluing to the nose.

Directions for use when sticking to the nose:

• Without removing the protective layer, apply the material to the child's nose. If the shape exceeds the size of the spout, carefully trim to the desired size.
• Remove the protective covering.
• Apply to the skin with the projection towards the forehead.

Do not use for more than eight hours.

Magicoplast for runny nose

Children's plasters for runny nose Magicoplast

, produced by the Russian company, can be glued to both clothing and skin: these are different types of product. The nose sticker is easy to use, hydrogel based, can be removed and applied easily, without discomfort; can be adjusted with scissors. Vapors of essential oils, including patchouli oil, suppress the proliferation of viruses and bacteria, soothe, constrict blood vessels and relieve swelling of the nasal mucosa. It is even possible to use it up to 2 years of age, with the permission of a pediatrician, under the constant supervision of parents.

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There are more positive reviews about this patch: “really works”, “convenient and effective”, “pleasant smell”, “quickly eliminates congestion”, “reduces temperature”. Parents also like the price of Magikoplast better, although some are unhappy that there are few patches in the package.

Another option is the Akvion Dyshi inhaler patch

, with five essential oils (mint, eucalyptus, fir, lavender, turpentine) and levomenthol. Used from 2 years old, glued to clothes. Parents note that the use is easily tolerated. A small minus is the sticky marks on clothes, but after 2-3 washes they disappear.

Homemade patch for runny nose

In order not to run to the pharmacy for a medicine, you can make it yourself. To do this, you will need eucalyptus, camphor oils, and a bactericidal patch.

Cooking method:

• Mix two oils in a ratio of 3 to 1.
• Saturate the base of the adhesive plaster.

Homemade materials are attached to clothing in the same way as store-bought ones. For beauty, you can decorate with various stickers.

Before using homemade material, consult a doctor.

The use of low-quality oils can cause allergic reactions.

Types of adhesive plasters for herpes and rules of use

The patch is intended for the treatment of rashes on the face and lips; it is strictly not recommended to use the product to combat herpes on the genitals and oral mucosa.

An antiherpetic agent can be bought in pharmacies. The shelf life of the product is up to 4 years. Storage conditions: in a dry place at room temperature.

Compact packaging of a set of Compid patches

Instructions for use:

• wash your hands first;
• disinfect the problem area with Chlorhexidine or Miramistin;
• do not apply ointments before using the patch;
• make sure the area with the rash is dry;
• remove the protective strips and try to stick the patch without touching the adhesive side;
• after removing the protective strip, fix the patch for a minute so that the adhesive does not dry out;
• smooth the edges.

The paper strip keeps the film sticky.
How to remove the herpes patch on the lips:

• if the adhesive plaster stays on the skin, it can be left on for up to 12 hours;
• replace with a new one when it starts to come off;
• when removing, pull along, but not up;
• It is prohibited to reuse the antiherpetic agent.

While using the patch, you can eat and drink without removing the treatment from your lips.

If herpetic rashes do not disappear or their number increases, consult a therapist; in the future, you may need to consult an infectious disease specialist and an immunologist.

How to apply a patch for a runny nose

Patches for a runny nose are applied in two ways, which depend on the manufacturer and composition. Some manufacturers have provided for gluing directly onto the skin of the nose itself, others only onto clothing, closer to the nasal passages.

If gluing occurs on the epidermis, then adhere to the following sequence:

• If the material has a special shape for gluing and is the right size, then the protective film is removed and glued with the protrusion to the forehead.
• If it is necessary to cut from a large piece, then make a pattern from paper of the appropriate size and use it to cut out the material itself. Or cut two strips and place them in the form of a cross: one from the tip of the nose to the forehead, the second on the sinuses.
• If gluing is necessary for a child, then attach the finished form and trim the edges. After removing the film, stick the protrusion to the forehead.

Gluing it to clothing is not difficult: the protection is removed and attached to clothing.

How to shoot?

Removal from clothing will be painless, which cannot be said from removal from the skin.

Specially designed children's adhesive plasters do not have a strong adhesive effect. Some patches, due to long wearing or due to the quality of the material, can strongly adhere to the epidermis and cause pain when removed.

There are several ways to make removal easier:

• Saturate the surface of the material with oil, leave for several minutes and remove.
• Apply a swab soaked in water and wait until it soaks.
• Soak the surface with lotion or alcohol, leave for a few minutes and remove.

Use alcohol with caution as it can cause burns or get into your eyes.

For more information on how to remove the plaster and get rid of traces of glue, read our article - “9 ways to remove glue from adhesive plaster from the skin.”

Composition of pepper patch

The drug is based on pepper, which causes irritation. During the entire period of use, the composition does not change. Sometimes pharmacists add various additives: petroleum jelly, rosin, rubber, and other substances. The drug is obtained by impregnating special fabrics with a solution.

How does it work? The patch irritates skin receptors. Due to this, the reaction is transferred to the desired areas. This way you can get rid of pain and improve the condition of tissues. With the help of the drug you can cure various diseases: rheumatism, osteochondrosis, radiculitis, relieve inflammation from the joints.

The pepper mixture acts as an analgesic and slows down the inflammatory process. Some people are known to use it to combat cellulite. It affects subcutaneous fat and completely gets rid of it.

Pepper patch is suitable for the treatment of back diseases and cervical myositis. In addition, this remedy perfectly treats neuralgia. For advanced chronic back diseases, the patch helps to quickly get rid of the problem.

Using patches for blackheads

Adhesive patches for acne and blackheads:

• Before gluing, you need to thoroughly clean the skin. You can wash your face with a special product and use a light scrub.
• Steaming the skin will improve the quality of the procedure.
• Read the instructions carefully, as products are sold that are used on a damp surface. And there are those that are wetted from above after gluing.
• After the specified time, the patch is removed with a sharp movement of the hand.
• It is advisable to use cream to reduce skin irritation.

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