Pantothenic acid, which, in fact, is a water soluble vitamin B, is produced by the human body, promoting the regeneration of cells. Ointment D-Panthenol is based on this substance, making up for its deficiency in tissues and allowing to accelerate the healing processes.
Composition of ointment D-Panthenol
The active ingredient of the drug is dexpanthenol, the content of which is 50 mg per gram of the product. Among the auxiliary components: petrolatum, paraffin, lanolin, cholesterol and purified water.
These substances provide good absorption and deep penetration of the ointment into the epidermis and dermis.
The use of D-Panthenol ointment with dexpanthenol
Main indications:
- mechanical damage to the integrity of the skin;
- chemical burns ;
- damage due to temperature factors;
- abrasions;
- scratches;
- pressure sores;
- Sluggish healing during skin transplantation;
- Postoperative sutures and wounds, including - aseptic;
- tracheostomy;
- colostomy;
- trophic ulcers;
- gastrostomy;
- furuncles;
- dermatitis;
- inflammatory elements on the skin;
- peeling;
- irritation;
- dry skin;
- intertrigo;
- diaper dermatitis;
- inflammation and crack nipples of the mammary glands.
The most frequently used D-Panthenol ointment for burns of various etiologies. The natural fats in the formulation and the concentrated content of dexpanthenol allow you to quickly repair damaged skin structures, renew the cells of the dermis and epidermis, and avoid significant scarring of the tissue.
In addition, the drug in question is excellent for skin care in the cold season, especially when the humidity is high, combined with low temperatures. Vitamin B prevents irritation and redness, it serves as a prevention of cracking of the lips.
Method of application - apply a thin layer of ointment on the cleaned damaged skin, if necessary, pre-disinfect. The frequency of use is from 2 to 7 times a day.
Mothers during lactation are advised to treat the nipples after each breast-feeding.
Ointment D-Panthenol for the face
The described preparation is ideal in the care of dry skin, because it intensively moisturizes and nourishes it, without disturbing the activity of the sebaceous glands and leaving no fatty film on the surface of the epidermis. Improvement of blood circulation, regeneration and trophic tissue provides a significant equalization of complexion, relief, even elimination of early wrinkles.
Ointment D-Panthenol is sometimes used and from acne as an auxiliary medicine. This is especially true in the treatment of acne with the use of alcohol tinctures, talkers and drying medicines. In this situation, the ointment perfectly restores the water and fat balance of the skin, prevents the propagation of pathogenic bacteria and the formation of comedones (both open and closed).
Use D-Panthenol with problem skin is necessary regularly and preferably at the same time. Dermatologists recommend applying the product to the cleansed face twice: in the morning and before bedtime. If the skin is constantly present with any medicine, it is worth first studying the mechanisms of its interaction with pantothenic acid.
Analogues of ointment D-Panthenol
Similar in composition and action preparations:
- Bepanten ;
- Panthenol;
- Morale Plus;
- Dexpanthenol;
- Korneregel;
- Pantoderm.
The listed medicines are issued in the form of sprays, foams, gels and ointments. They are also based on the vitamin B group, but contain it in a smaller amount than the drug in question.