Easy-to-use weekly bandage to soothe your skin.
Ichthopaste is a medicated bandage you can wear for a whole week. It’s used to treat skin conditions like lichen planus — providing relief from swelling, irritation, redness and itching.
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Ichthopaste is a medicated cotton bandage that you can wear for an entire week. It’s made of a breathable cloth impregnated with a paste containing two active ingredients: zinc oxide and ichthammol. You can use Ichthopaste as the main dressing for your wound or skin condition. And to give it extra protection, you can cover it up with an occlusive bandage, a garment or even try compression therapy.
Ichthopaste offers topical treatment for leg ulcers and skin conditions like chronic eczema, dermatitis, or lichen planus. Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, mouth, genitals and other areas of your body. It can cause itchy, flat-topped, purple-coloured bumps or patches on your arms, legs or body, and may also appear as white patches on your gums, tongue, or inside your cheeks.
Ichthopaste is a topical treatment that helps heal and alleviate various skin conditions. Its oily formula keeps your skin hydrated by preventing moisture from evaporating. So that when you apply Ichthopaste to your skin, it creates a moist environment, helping your skin heal and providing relief from irritation and itchiness. The bandage contains ichthammol and zinc oxide, which soothe the skin and create a protective barrier.
Ichtammol has antimicrobial activity, reduces inflammation and relieves pain. It also helps control itching and boosts blood flow to your skin, which helps speed up the wound healing process.
Zinc oxide is a very old remedy for treating wounds — it’s been used for about three thousand years. When you apply it to your skin, it fights germs, reduces inflammation and promotes healing. It's great for soothing redness and irritation, clearing out debris and boosting the healing process by replenishing zinc levels in the affected area.
Ichthopaste is available in either individual bandage packs or cases of 12, and each pack contains bandages measuring 7.5cm x 6m. Each cotton bandage contains zinc oxide at 6.32 percent and ichthammol at 2 percent. You can wear the bandage for a full week.
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There are two methods you can use to apply the bandages safely. Here are a few tips to follow:
The “pleating” method:
The “cutting” method:
Once you've applied the Ichthopaste bandage, it's important to cover it with another bandage or dressing. This helps keep your clothes clean and prevents any staining.
During the healing process, swelling can occur as part of your body's natural response. So keep this in mind when applying Ichthopaste bandages, by allowing room for swelling to happen without it becoming too tight. This helps ensure proper healing and reduces discomfort.
To make sure the product is safe for you, it’s best to do a patch test before using it. Simply cut a small piece of the bandage or stocking and place it on your back. Cover it with a dressing and leave it there for 48 hours. If you don't notice any negative skin reactions during this time, then the bandage is safe for you to use.
It's important to listen to your clinician's advice on how to use your treatment, as the duration can vary depending on how severe your symptoms are. You can keep one Ichthopaste bandage on your skin for up to 7 days, but it depends on your treatment plan. Sometimes you might need to change the bandage more often. Each bandage is meant for single use, so use a new bandage every time you change the dressing.
How we source info.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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Ichthammol revisited. International Journal of Dermatology, 49(7), pp.757–760.
Zinc in wound healing: Theoretical, experimental, and clinical aspects. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 15(1), pp.2–16.
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