Synonym(s)
microsilver (engl.)
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Highly porous silver with anti-inflammatory and caring properties for the supportive treatment of inflammatory skin diseases (e.g. atopic eczema).
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- The surface of the pure and very fine microsilver is highly porous, has a sponge-like structure and releases silver ions in small quantities. This is intended to inhibit bacterial cell division and consecutively prevent bacterial reproduction.
- Additives such as provitamin B5 and zinc are supposed to enhance the soothing effect.
- Itching, a feeling of tension and redness should be minimized and the fat and moisture content improved.
- Silver textiles can also be used in the treatment of atopic eczema.
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Antisept Silver, Jomax Silver
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- Medima products (Medima Antisept Silver Cream) are free of preservatives, colourings and perfume.
- Products of the company Taurus (Jomax Silver) are free of perfume, mineral oils and synthetic dyes.
- There are various forms of application which are available in pharmacies: body lotion, hand balm, foot cream.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Keck CM et al (2009) Silver-nanolipid complex for application to atopic dermatitis skin: rheological characterization, in vivo efficiency and theory of action. J Biomed Nanotechnology 5:428-436.
- Chen D et al (2007) Biological effects induced by nanosilver particles: in vivo study. Biomed Mater2:126-128.
- Keck CM et al.(2014) A new concept for the treatment of
- atopic dermatitis: silver-nanolipid complex (sNLC). Int J Pharm 462:44-51.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer