Skin care with St. John’s Wort for skin nodules caused by continuous Apomorphine therapy
Nodules are small growths under the skin that can occur at the needle puncture sites in connection with subcutaneous apomorphine pump therapy. Skin care, so massages, with St. John’s wort oil ointment can be considered here as a way to relieve discomfort. The massage with the ointment can help to improve blood circulation and relax the muscles. Additionally, St. John’s wort oil is believed to possess anti-inflammatory properties that could help reduce swelling and inflammation.
St. John’s wort oil ointment is an ointment made from St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) and is traditionally used for external use. It is often used as an herbal remedy to treat minor skin injuries, burns, bruises, or muscle strains.
However, it’s important to note that St. John’s Wort oil can be photosensitizing, meaning it makes skin more sensitive to sunlight and can lead to sunburn. Therefore, the application of St. John’s wort oil ointment should be limited to covered areas of skin and direct sunlight should be avoided.
It is recommended to use a really high-quality oily ointment rich in the ingredient St. John’s wort oil. During the production of the oil ointment, the oil turns dark orange to reddish brown. This is a quality feature of the ointment. Since the ointment is usually very greasy and oily, no needle should be placed in this skin area after massaging the nodules, as the plaster will not have a hold here. Care should also be taken when covering clothing, as the ointment can easily stain clothing and is difficult to remove from fabric. A sparing application by applying with the fingertip is sufficient. The application should be used at the first sign of nodules and repeated twice a day for at least about 3 minutes until the nodules have disappeared.
