Topical antiseptic drugs in cosmetology

Topical antiseptic drugs in cosmetology

Yu.S. Kovaleva, Y.M. Lukyanova

Altai State Medical University, Barnaul

In the contemporary world, cosmetology is rapidly advancing, and the demand for its services among the population is continuously increasing. Many procedures in this field involve intentional disruption of the integument, as well as the subcutaneous administration of various agents. Complications arising from invasive procedures can be not only infectious but also allergic or of mixed nature. However, the steady increase in the number of microorganism strains characterized by multidrug resistance to antibacterial agents, as well as the ability of bacteria to form biofilms, makes infectious complications a significant concern. The article presents literature data on the most common infectious complications in cosmetology, their causes, and potential methods for prevention and treatment. The pharmaceutical market offers a range of antiseptic agents capable of preventing wound surface infection, including topical antibiotics, antiseptics, reparants, and microbial peptides. Topical application of antiseptics in cosmetology and dermatology offers several benefits: prevention of systemic side effects, reduction in the induction of bacterial resistance, and high local concentration of the antibacterial agent at the infection site. The article describes topical antiseptic agents most commonly used in cosmetology and their mechanisms of action. The antiseptic aerosol, based on benzyldimethyl-myristoyl-amino-propylammonium, is described in detail, including its pharmacological properties, antimicrobial spectrum, and mechanism of action.

Keywords: skin, tattoo, contour plastic surgery, injections, infection, microbiota, antiseptics, regeneration.

For citation: Kovaleva Yu.S., Lukyanova Y.M. Topical antiseptic drugs in cosmetology. RMJ. 2024;7:51–54.