How do I choose from ointment, cream, or lotion?
Rinderon Vs comes in three types of formulations: ointment, cream, and lotion. Each formulation has its strengths and weaknesses. By referring to them, choose the appropriate one according to your skin condition.
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| Ointment | Cream | Lotion | |
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| Base | Oil | Emulsion of water and oil | Emulsion of water and oil (※ it contains more water than cream) |
| Irritating property | Weak | Stronger than ointment | Stronger than ointment. |
| Stickiness | Strong | As it contains water, it spreads well and is less sticky | Less sticky than ointment and cream. |
| Skin absorption | Slower than cream | Easy to be absorbed | More easily absorbed than ointment. |
| Affected areas appropriate for use | Can be applied to all affected areas under any conditions. Can be applied to patients who have sensitive skin because it is less irritating. |
Suitable for application mainly to dry areas. Not suitable to oozy lesions or areas with wounds. |
Suitable for hairy areas such as the scalp, where it is difficult to apply ointment and cream. Not suitable for oozy lesions or areas with wounds |
| Advantages and disadvantages | Keeps the skin moist and protects the skin. | With its fresh and good feeling, often switched from ointment in summer but easily washed off by sweat. | It spreads well and gives a fresh and good feeling when used. It contains a lot of water and easily evaporates, so it is easy to use when your body is sweaty in summer. |
- FAQ about topical steroids
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- 01 About how many times should it be applied a day?
- 02 What should you be careful about at the time of application?
- 03 Can it be applied on pregnant (possibly pregnant) women?
- 04 About how long should the duration of use be?
- 05 What is the minimum age for use of it?
- 06 About how much of the drug should be used?
- 07 How strong is the drug effect?
- 08 Does it have any side effects?
- 09 Are there any areas on which it cannot be applied?
- 10 Are there any areas that need special care for use?
- 11 It is mentioned that “Do not apply it over a large area on your face.” How large is a “large area?”
- 12 It is mentioned that “Do not apply it continuously for a long period.” How long is a “long period?”
- 13 It is mentioned that “Consult a specialist if the affected area is large.” What is considered a large area?
- 14 The symptoms are getting better after 5 or 6 days of use, but they still remain. How long can I keep using it?
- 15 When a moisturizer and a topical steroid are applied together, which should be applied first?
- 16 I developed an itchy/painful/swollen/hot to touch/red skin patch on my arm about a week after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Can I use Rinderon Vs for this rash?
- 17 How do I choose from ointment, cream, or lotion?
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- How to buy
- Rinderon Vs can be bought from a pharmacist or registered seller at a pharmacy/drugstore.
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- For your better understanding
- Rinderon Vs is a designated class 2 OTC drug.
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