THE DRUGS IS INDICATED FOR THE BABY’S DIAPER DREAMS; THE INSERT DOES NOT MENTION THE ANTI-WRINKLE ACTION PROVIDED IN A VIRAL VIDEO
What they share: A video on Facebook recommends the use of the “nystatin + zinc oxide” ointment, from the Neo Química laboratory, to rejuvenate facial skin. The contents promise skin without wrinkles or fine lines, even in the elderly.
Estadão Verifica investigated and concluded that: it’s false. “Nystatin + zinc oxide”, shown in the video, is a cream to treat diaper rash in newborns. According to the package leaflet of the drug, the ointment can be used in adults in treatment of irritation in areas of the skin that suffer friction. There is no mention of the promised anti-wrinkle actions in the video.
The Neo Química laboratory, which develops the product, states that the use of the ointment for aesthetic or dermatological purposes not covered by the package leaflet is inappropriate and may cause adverse effects. Experts consulted by Check explain that no ointment alone is able to “erase” deep wrinkles.
Find out more: The controlled content shows the application of the product “nystatin + zinc oxide”, from the Neo Química laboratory, on the forehead of a person. In the audio it is stated that it is enough to apply the ointment only once to leave the “flawless face”, without wrinkles or expression lines. It is said that even by applying it on the wrinkles of the elderly, the promised result is obtained. But none of this is true.
The intended use in the leaflet is for diaper rash
The Neo Química laboratory said so Check that the ointment is indicated for the treatment of diaper rash in newborns, especially associated with the use of diapers. The product can also be used in older children and adults to treat skin irritations resulting from rubbing, such as the genital area, buttocks, between the fingers, armpits and under the breasts.
The laboratory declares that the medicine must be used exclusively according to the instructions on the label and in the package leaflet or under the recommendation of a doctor or pharmacist. “There is no indication of use off label [fora do que está previsto na bula] of the product,” he adds.
The use of the ointment for aesthetic or dermatological purposes not foreseen by the information leaflet, such as application on the face for blemishes or wrinkles, is considered inappropriate by the brand, which also warns of the negative effects of this practice.
According to Juliana Kida, director of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD), one of the possible negative effects is the development of an allergy to some components of the formula. Furthermore, since it is an oily ointment, Kida warns of the possibility of the product causing acne on the skin.
Ointments do not erase deep wrinkles or fine lines
Juliana Kida says that any moisturizer can improve the appearance of wrinkles or fine lines. However, this improvement largely depends on the depth of the wrinkles. According to the SBD specialist, if the expression lines are very superficial, a moisturizer can really improve the appearance of the skin. “Now, if it’s a deeper frown line, already marked on the skin, then no. No cream will be able to improve this wrinkle,” he explains.
According to Lucas Alves, pharmacist and associate professor of pharmacy and medicine courses at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), no ointment alone is capable of “erasing” wrinkles or eliminating skin aging.
According to Alves, cosmetic and dermatological products can improve the hydration, elasticity and general appearance of the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. “But aging is a complex biological process, involving structural changes in the dermis, loss of collagen, and accumulated damage from the sun and time,” he adds.
The pharmacist explains that effective anti-wrinkle treatments often involve combined approaches. Alves cites, for example, the use of sunscreens, cosmetics with proven active ingredients (such as retinoids and hyaluronic acid) and controlled medical procedures such as peels, lasers or botulinum toxin.
Source: Terra
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