Lac-Hydrin

The generic name for Lac-Hydrin is Ammonium Lactate. If you have dry skin, then you should be administered with Lac-Hydrin. This is because Lac-Hydrin is used in treating scaly skin, as well the condition termed as ichthyosis vulgaris. Ichthyosis vulgaris is actually a genetic condition. And Lac-Hydrin is one of the most effective options in treating such a condition.

Lac-Hydrin actually comes in two forms. There’s the lac-hydrin cream and the lac-hydrin lotion. No matter what form you’re prescribed to use, Lac-Hydrin works the same way: the drug simply moisturizes the patient’s skin, and ultimately breaks up the scaling that occurs on the patient’s skin. On the side, Lac-Hydrin can also be used to stop itching and skin irritation.

Ammonium Lactate is actually a mixture of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. When combined, lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide becomes a very effective moisturizer. Being the topical drug that it is, this is supposed to be for external use only.

There are also other things to remember when administering or using lac-hydrin cream and lac-hydrin lotion. For starters, one is not supposed to use Lac-Hydrin if an allergic reaction had occurred in the past. So, if you’ve experienced such, don’t attempt to use Lac-Hydrin anymore. You will only worsen your condition.

Take precaution when using Lac-Hydrin during pregnancy. Ammonium Lactate belongs to the FDA pregnancy category C. This indicates that it has not been fully established if Lac-Hydrin could cause any complications during pregnancy. It’s better to consult your physician before even considering using lac-hydrin cream or lac-hydrin lotion. One of the dreaded complications here is that Lac-Hydrin might seep into the mother’s breast milk. And this is something you definitely want to avoid. Also, Ammonium Lactate is not something children of 12 years or younger should use.

Applying Lac-Hydrin entails a clear-cut following of your physician’s instructions. These instructions may vary from one patient to another, as it’s important to have a case-to-case basis point of view here. But these are the general instructions.

First off, like any medication, you should wash your hands before and after using Lac-Hydrin. Shake the lac-hydrin cream or lac-hydrin lotion well before you apply it on the affected area. Usually, Lac-Hydrin is applied two times a day. But this depends on your physician’s instructions as well.

Lac-Hydrin is rarely used on the face because Ammonium Lactate is quite a strong drug. And it can very well cause irritation when administered on any area that does not need it. So, take extra care when applying it, to avoid contact with the eyes, nose, or other parts of the face.

There may be times when you just might miss applying the prescribed Lac-Hydrin dose. When this happens, you should apply the missing dose right away. But if it’s very near time for your next one, then just forget about missed dose. Don’t administer double dosages, unless prescribed by your doctor.

Lac-Hydrin can also be used in handling stretch marks. In fact, many people have been talking about lac hydrin and stretch marks for quite some time now. This is because when Lac-Hydrin is paired with a rebuilding collagen, such as Tretinoin Cream, a person’s stretch marks can indeed disappear. The treatment takes time though, roughly 9 months to a year. But the treatment has been proven safe and effective.

But, just like any other drug, Lac-Hydrin does have its own share of side effects. Severe itching and stinging of the skin are the most serious side effects Lac-Hydrin would have. The less serious effects would be peeling, swelling, darkening of the skin, and bruising. If these conditions persist, consult your physician right away because you might need to stop the treatment.

And when you have Lac-Hydrin in the house, always remember to keep it out of reach the children. This is not something children should be playing with. And if you have any questions about Lac-Hydrin, do not hesitate to ask your physician to explain the drug to your further.