Difference???

2023-10-22 11:40:14
Hello doctor, what is the difference between ointment and cream?? Can either be used interchangeably? Asking in reference to a medicated one.
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Ointment has Medical connotation. Cream has a wider meaning . It may be for a beauty job or for lubrication or as a part of Fruit cream.

Answered2023-10-22 17:07:58

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Answered2023-10-22 11:51:10

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The primary difference between the two lies in the ratio between oil and water. While a cream has equal parts oil and water, ointments contain about 80 percent oil. It depends of the preparation and area of application usually choosen different ointment or Cream .can be us3d interchangeably if the core chemical content is same .

Answered2023-10-22 11:50:26

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2023-10-24 17:21:35

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Answered2023-10-23 18:31:11

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and • keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Answered2023-10-22 12:11:26

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2023-10-22 11:59:27

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Can use interchangeably

Answered2023-10-22 11:53:54

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