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Tsindol is a white suspension made from zinc. The viscous liquid has anti-inflammatory, drying and adsorbing properties. In just a couple of steps, this inexpensive remedy can cope with even the most unpleasant skin problems - acne and cold pustules. The drug begins to act immediately after drying (5-10 minutes after application). Its active components penetrate into the subcutaneous layers and destroy the causative agents of inflammation - harmful microbes. The surface of the skin is disinfected, which prevents the appearance of new acne. Regular use of Tsindol promotes the healing of small wounds, their drying and treatment of tissue from the inside and outside.
Another active property of the drug is its viscosity, which allows it to form a protective layer on a wound or inflamed area. The spread of infection is prevented, and the entry of new harmful bacteria is stopped as long as the product is on the skin. The suspension has a mild analgesic effect; the liquid can act even before the pimple has fully matured.
Properties
Physical properties
- Thermal conductivity: 54 W/(m K)[2].
Zinc oxide is a direct-gap semiconductor with a bandgap of 3.36 eV. The natural shift of the stoichiometric ratio towards enrichment with oxygen gives it an electronic type of conductivity.
When heated, the substance changes color: white at room temperature, zinc oxide becomes yellow. This is explained by a decrease in the band gap and a shift of the edge in the absorption spectrum from the UV region to the blue region of the visible spectrum.
Chemical properties
Chemically, zinc oxide is amphoteric - it reacts with acids to form the corresponding zinc salts; when interacting with alkali solutions, it forms complex tritetra- and hexahydroxocinates (for example, Na2[Zn(OH)4], Ba2[Zn(OH)6], etc. ):
[ Zn ( OH ) 3 ] − + OH − ⟶ [ Zn ( OH ) 4 ] 2 − ⋅ {\displaystyle {\ce {[Zn(OH)3]- + OH- -> [Zn(OH)4]^ 2-.}}}
Zinc oxide dissolves in an aqueous ammonia solution, forming complex ammonia:
ZnO + 4 NH 3 + H 2 O ⟶ [ Zn ( NH 3 ) 4 ] ( OH ) 2 ⋅ {\displaystyle {\ce {ZnO + 4NH3 + H2O -> [Zn(NH3)4](OH)2.} }}
When fused with alkalis and oxides of some metals, zinc oxide forms zincates:
ZnO + 2 NaOH ⟶ Na 2 ZnO 2 + H 2 O; {\displaystyle {\ce {ZnO + 2NaOH -> Na2ZnO2 + H2O;}}} ZnO + CoO ⟶ CoZnO 2 ⋅ {\displaystyle {\ce {ZnO + CoO -> CoZnO2.}}}
When fused with boron oxide and silicon dioxide, zinc oxide forms glassy borates and silicates:
ZnO + B 2 O 3 ⟶ Zn ( BO 2 ) 2 ; {\displaystyle {\ce {ZnO + B2O3 -> Zn(BO2)2;}}} ZnO + SiO 2 ⟶ ZnSiO 3 ⋅ {\displaystyle {\ce {ZnO + SiO2 ->ZnSiO3.}}}
When mixing zinc oxide powder with a concentrated solution of zinc chloride, a hardening mass is formed quickly (in 2-3 minutes) - zinc cement[3].
Tsindol for acne. Reviews
Andrey “I tried a lot of things to cope with these acne, which just got to me. I made a choice - calamine or cindol. And he preferred the latter. Literally after the first use, my condition, including my mental state, improved noticeably.”
Kirill. “For as long as I remember, I always had acne. The struggle was with varying degrees of victorious success, but I bought cheap cindol at the pharmacy and couldn’t believe my eyes - it actually helped me!”
Olga “Excellent product! Recommended by a friend. I tried it. Now I only use it. Cheap and reliable."
Application
Zinc oxide is widely used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It is used in toothpastes and cements in therapeutic dentistry, in cosmetic tanning creams and cosmetic procedures, in the production of rubber, artificial leather and rubber products as a filler. Used in the tire, paint and oil refining industries. Zinc oxide is used in the production of glass and ceramics.
In the chemical industry
- Vulcanization activator for some types of rubbers.
- Vulcanizing agent for chloroprene rubbers.
- Catalyst for methanol production.
- White pigment in the production of paints and enamels (currently (2007) is being replaced by non-toxic titanium dioxide TiO2).
- Filler and pigment in the production of: rubber;
- plastics;
- paper;
- perfumes and cosmetics.
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It is also known that zinc oxide has photocatalytic activity [ source not specified 607 days
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In electronics
Zinc oxide is used for the production of varistors, which are used in modern surge arresters (SPDs) to replace obsolete gas-filled arresters.
In addition, zinc oxide powder is a promising material as a working medium for powder lasers [ source not specified 607 days
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A blue LED was created based on zinc oxide [ source not specified 607 days
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Thin films and other nanostructures based on zinc oxide can be used as sensitive gas and biological sensors [ source not specified 607 days
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Zinc oxide is also included in thermally conductive pastes, for example, KPT-8 paste.
In medicine
Tube with zinc ointment
In medicine, it is used as a component of external medicines used in dermatology. It has anti-inflammatory, drying, adsorbing, astringent and antiseptic effects.
Used in the form of powder, ointment, paste, liniment. It is one of the components of a number of complex dermatological and cosmetic preparations, such as Zinc Ointment, Lassara Paste, etc.
The pharmacological effect is due to the fact that zinc oxide forms albuminates and denatures proteins. When applied to the affected surface, it reduces the phenomena of exudation, inflammation and tissue irritation, and forms a protective barrier against irritating factors.
Can be used for dermatitis, including diaper rash, diaper rash, prickly heat, superficial wounds and burns (sunburn, cuts, scratches), ulcerative skin lesions (trophic ulcers), bedsores, eczema in the acute stage, herpes simplex, streptoderma.
Instructions for use: masks, compresses, ointment, cleanser
Tsindol works great on pimples, but it is very important to use it correctly. It is applied exclusively to problem areas using a cotton swab, left for 15-20 minutes (until dry), and washed off with water. You can also apply cindol before bed and wash it off only in the morning. This method of application is more effective, but can lead to severe peeling and drying of the skin.
In most cases, cindol helps eliminate pimples in just a few treatments. If there are few acne, 3 sessions will be enough, but if a large surface is affected, up to 10 procedures will be needed.
To get rid of acne and other purulent rashes, it is useful to make mask-compresses with cindol. Apply cindol to clean and dry skin with a cotton pad, wait about 8 minutes, then apply another layer. Place gauze lightly moistened with water over the suspension. Leave the compress for 20 minutes and remove. The product remaining on the skin should not be washed off for about 10 hours. The mask can be done no more than a couple of times a week. The course of treatment is 1-2 months.
Often, cindol is used as a cleanser. It is an excellent preventative against acne, relieves inflammation, and regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands. As a cleanser, cindol is applied to the entire face, left for 2 minutes and washed off with gel, milk, foam, etc.
Instructions for use of Tsindol (Method and dosage)
Before using the Tsindol suspension, wash the affected areas of the skin with warm water and then dry thoroughly. After this, you need to take a bottle of Tsindol and shake the suspension thoroughly until the contents acquire a homogeneous consistency. Then the mash is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin (like an ointment) for several hours, after which the drug is washed off the skin with warm water. The skin is treated 4-6 times a day.
The duration of treatment depends on the degree of damage and can range from several days to a month.
Instructions for Tsindol for various conditions
- In case of severe lesions of the skin:
Treatment is carried out using masks with Tsindol. The drug is applied to the skin, then allowed to dry in the open air, after which it is covered with gauze or a piece of cloth and left in this form overnight. - For the treatment of wounds and burn surfaces:
A bandage treated with a Tsindol suspension is applied to the affected area of skin. If necessary, the bandage can be changed to a new one. - For children:
For preventive purposes, you can apply the drug to areas of the skin in contact with wet laundry. - For the treatment of wounds, cuts and scratches, as well as heat and sunburn:
Tsindol suspension is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas. If necessary, you can cover the affected area with a gauze bandage. - For diaper dermatitis in children:
At the first signs of diaper rash, redness or minor irritation of the skin, the baby’s skin is treated with a suspension 3 times a day, or every time after diapers are changed.
When using the drug, do not allow it to come into contact with your mouth or eyes. It is also important to remember that the drug is not intended to treat pustular rashes, so the use of Tsindol suspension should be carried out only on those areas of the skin that are not infected.
Therapeutic properties of zindol
Zinc oxide applied to damaged skin causes anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic effects. The therapeutic effect of the drug depends on the properties of zinc oxide and, in part, on the auxiliary components, especially ethyl alcohol. Tsindol significantly reduces the intensity of pathological phenomena in the skin, exhibits a protective and softening effect. Due to these properties, the drug Tsindol is classified as a dermatotropic agent.
When using zindol, the wound surface dries out, swelling and redness decrease, and the activity of pathogenic microflora decreases.
Protective role
Protein substances play a significant role in irritation and inflammation during acne, dermatitis and other skin lesions. When cindol is applied externally, albumin proteins are denatured and albuminates are formed, creating a protective barrier on damaged skin. The amount of fluid released decreases, the moisture dries out - these factors play a leading role in the inflammatory process. In addition, the suspension protects the treated area of the face or body from harmful environmental influences. Under the layer of cindol, a microenvironment is formed that is most suitable for the proper and rapid healing of acne.
Softening effect
Irritation of the epithelium occurs due to the action of other negative factors. The use of the suspension allows you to soften the skin, protect it from excessive peeling and dryness.
What is cindol?
Many people know that vitamin A or retinol and zinc are very important for treating acne. We are not talking about that common metal, the sheets of which even cover roofs. The body needs zinc in a biologically digestible form - in the form of an ion in the composition of harmless organic substances.
One should not think that external use of ointments or other dosage forms with zinc oxide provides the skin with a trace element. If such a remark is found in reviews of cindol for acne, then it should be treated with humor. The effect of such drugs is based on the fact that zinc oxide does not dissolve and protects the skin from caustic biological fluids.
Under the protective film of cindol, damaged skin tissues heal faster. In this case, insoluble zinc oxide does not penetrate the dermis and bloodstream.
"Tsindol" is used to treat eczema, dermatitis, eczema, and herpes rashes. Used for diaper rash, bedsores, abrasions and cuts, for example, during shaving. The product is often called “chatterbox,” but according to the instructions for use for acne and reviews, cindol is a suspension. Be sure to shake the bottle of medicine before use.
Each 100 ml of suspension contains:
- 12.5 g of active ingredient - zinc oxide.
Features of the use of the drug
Before starting treatment with Tsindol, a person should consult a specialist, since the use of this drug may differ depending on the diagnosis given to him. Before you start using the product, the area of skin affected by the pathological process should be washed with soap and water under running warm water, then gently blotted with a soft towel. Before applying to the skin, the suspension should be shaken vigorously to ensure even distribution of its components in the bottle. When the medicine acquires a uniform consistency, apply it in an even thin layer to the problem areas of the dermis using a cotton swab or disk. After 4-6 hours, the product is washed off and the procedure is repeated again. The frequency and duration of use of the talker depends on the diagnosis and is determined by the attending physician.
For severe inflammatory processes on the skin, it is recommended to combine the use of Tsindol with bandages. To do this, the mash is applied to the surface of the skin and, after it has dried, cover the treated area with a piece of clean gauze or cotton cloth. The bandage should be secured with adhesive tape and left overnight.
For burns and wounds, the medicine is applied to the affected areas of the body in the form of compresses. To do this, sterile pieces of gauze are soaked in a medicinal solution, after which they are secured to problem areas with an adhesive plaster. When the compress dries, it is recommended to replace it with a new one.
For prickly heat, diaper rash and diaper dermatitis in young children, Tsindol should be used after bathing or changing a diaper.
Using the suspension, the patient must follow the instructions of the attending physician, otherwise a quick recovery will not be achieved. When applying the drug to the skin, care must be taken to ensure that it does not end up in the patient’s eyes or mouth. To avoid getting the mash on food, the dermis treatment procedure should be carried out away from food and drinks. After completing work with the suspension, a person should wash their hands thoroughly with soap.
How to use cindol to fight acne
The action of zinc oxide should be directed against the fluids that are released when the skin is damaged. Water remaining on the face and body after washing or showering may reduce the effectiveness of treatment. This is one of the most important rules on how to use cindol for acne, which is easy to remember. To do this, you just need to focus on the properties of the drug, its instructions and reviews.
Immediately before using cindol, wash and dry the affected skin area with a soft towel. When the water is completely dry, you can apply cindol. First, shake the entire bottle, then take a little of the suspension onto a cotton pad and distribute the contents in a thin layer on the skin.
Be sure to ensure that cindol does not get on the mucous membranes of the eyes or mouth.
If the area to be treated is small, then the product can be applied locally - lubricate only the pimples with a cotton swab. Leave it like this for 2-4 hours, then wash the skin with warm water. The frequency of such treatment should be 4–5 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the degree of damage and the properties of the skin. Typically, therapy lasts no more than a week, but can last for a month.
Ointment Tsindol
When examining reviews, there are cases when consumers describe Tsindol ointment instead of chatterbox. In fact, the only form of release of this drug is a suspension, and its sediment, which forms after long-term storage, has a thicker consistency, which some call an ointment. For greater thickness, add baby cream to the resulting sediment in a 1:1 ratio and smear it on moderate to severe problem skin. It is a mistake to believe that this sediment has more pronounced properties and will help get rid of acne during the first days. In addition, doctors do not advise conducting this kind of experiment. It is better to buy a ready-made dosage form - Zinc ointment or Desitin.
Important! Tsindol is a drug exclusively for external use, and therefore it is necessary to treat the skin in such a way as to avoid getting it into the eyes and mouth, especially for children and pregnant women.
