Quartz overlay

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 28.01.2022

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Definition
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Long known naturopathic procedure, see also overlays, where curd is applied to lesional parts of the skin.

Effects
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analgesic, cooling, anti-inflammatory, decongestant.
Duration and frequency: as soon as the curd cheese has warmed up, turn the envelope over or remove it; maximum 20 minutes. 1 to 3 times a day depending on the clinical picture.

Indication
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Quark dressings have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Indications are highly inflammatory insect bites, dermatitis solaris soft tissue inflammation, thrombophlebitis (I80.9), painful varicose veins, bruises, sprains, tendovaginitis, hematomas, mastitis, also eczema, ulcus cruris, acne.

Implementation
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Materials: Curd, thin cotton cloth, tablespoon, bowl, disposable pad, bath towel.
Procedure:Take curd out of the fridge 30 minutes before use. Place 3 to 4 tablespoons of curd in the middle of the cotton cloth. Wrap the top and bottom of the cloth, spread the curd to a thickness of about 1.0 cm, fold the sides. Then place the package in a bowl and cover the base with a disposable pad. Wrap the envelope around the corresponding part of the body so that there is only a layer of fabric between the skin and the curd.

Follow-up: leave to rest for about 15 minutes, do not wash the skin; then discard the envelope.

Contraindication
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Milk allergy!

Note(s)
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Duration and frequency: 1 to 3 times a day depending on the clinical picture. Duration of application: maximum 20 minutes. Once the curd has warmed up, turn the envelope over or remove it;

Literature
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Beer AM (Ed.) Guide to Natural Remedies for Medical Practice, Urban und Fischer Verlag 2012, p. 43.

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Conditions; Solar dermatitis;