Astringents

Astringents are a class of locally acting topical agents applied to the skin or mucous membranes to induce a mild, reversible coagulation of surface proteins This mechanism precipitates proteins to form a protective barrier, shrink or constrict superficial tissues, diminish capillary permeability, and dry up surface secretions or exudates Clinically, astringents—such as aluminum acetate, calamine, and witch hazel—are widely used in dermatology and anorectal care to relieve irritation, pruritus, ...

Astringents are a class of locally acting topical agents applied to the skin or mucous membranes to induce a mild, reversible coagulation of surface proteins Clinically, astringents—such as aluminum acetate, calamine, and witch hazel—are widely used in dermatology and anorectal care to relieve irritation, pruritus, and oozing associated with acute inflammatory conditions, including plant-induced contact dermatitis, superficial minor burns, and hemorrhoids

This mechanism precipitates proteins to form a protective barrier, shrink or constrict superficial tissues, diminish capillary permeability, and dry up surface secretions or exudates

This mechanism precipitates proteins to form a protective barrier, shrink or constrict superficial tissues, diminish capillary permeability, and dry up surface secretions or exudates

Clinically, astringents—such as aluminum acetate, calamine, and witch hazel—are widely used in dermatology and anorectal care to relieve irritation, pruritus, and oozing associated with acute inflammatory conditions, including plant-induced contact dermatitis, superficial minor burns, and hemorrhoids