Antiseptics

Antiseptics are substances that destroy or inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms on the surface of the skin or other tissues. They are used to prevent or treat various infections such as skin infections, wounds, burns and others.

Antiseptics can be used externally, that is, on the surface of the body, or internally, that is, inside the body. External antiseptics can be in the form of solutions, gels, creams, ointments or powders. Internal antiseptics may include tablets, capsules, powders or injections.

One of the most common antiseptics is chlorhexidine, which is used to treat wounds, burns and other skin lesions. It can also be used to treat infections of the mouth, nose and throat.

Another common antiseptic is iodine, which can be used to treat small wounds or cuts. It can also be used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.

It is important to remember that antiseptics are not a substitute for properly treating infections. They can help prevent the infection from spreading, but cannot completely cure it. Therefore, if you experience any symptoms of infection, contact your doctor for qualified medical care.

**Antiseptic** **agents** **—** substances of natural or synthetic origin that have a pronounced ability to kill microbes and (or) inhibit their reproduction or growth. Action of A. s. based on disruption of the vital activity of microorganisms due to denaturation of proteins, disruption of the synthesis of nucleic acids, bacteriolysis or other biochemical processes in the microbial cell. This is done by suppressing, first of all, the normal course of the most important biochemical reactions with direct bacteriostatic (sluggish) and bactericidal effects and weakening the viability of bacteria as a result of osmotic losses of water through the membrane and an inhibitory effect on the division and reproduction of microorganisms (bacteriostatic). Bacteriostatic substances cause the death of microorganisms during spore germination, lysis of microorganisms and weaken the viability of spore forms, disrupt respiration, metabolism, respiration, and the synthesis of some cell components. A number of aromatic compounds, especially chloroaromatic compounds, have a toxic effect on the body of animals and humans. A.s. is a necessary element