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Alleviating
After-effects : Overview of
methods in relieving inflammation. |
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Erythromycin
: Topical
antibiotic used to prevent the excessive after-effects associated with
infection. |
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Phenolated
Calamine : Drying agent used in the prevention of after-effects. |
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Antihistamines
: Used to
counteract the body's heightened reaction to trauma. |
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Erythromycin
Purpose:
Antibiotic agent applied to skin following treatment to prevent the
excessive after-effects associated with low grade infection.
Erythromycin
is a antibiotic that is often taken orally. Its topical use is
normally associated with the treatment of acne. We have found the
use of topical erythromycin (2%) to greatly enhance electrology
outcomes. We have attributed much of the excessive after-effects
commonly seen with extensive electrolysis treatment to be associated
with localized infection. Much of the long-term inflammation and
extended periods of visible tissue damage are a result of the hundreds
of electrolysis insertions (more aptly, intrusions) being left untreated
with an antibiotic.
The
topical application of erythromycin to the treated skin area is done
immediately following the electrolysis session. We have found two
applications daily for ten days following treatment to greatly minimize
these associated after-effects. Results are heightened when erythromycin
is used in concert with a drying agent such as phenolated calamine.
Topical
erythromycin is available in to forms: an applicator bottle or
pledgets. A pledget are a flat, cotton or
other absorbent pad that is
pre-soaked with the medication. Pledgets are usually packed in
quantities of 60 in a single container, or are individually
packaged. We prefer individually packaged pledgets, since a
multi-use container or applicator bottle can be contaminated through
repeated use.
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