Panthenol: how to use for burns

Instructions for use

The product in cream form is intended for external use. Can be used 4-5 times a day. Apply a thin layer of cream to damaged skin. The surface must be rinsed well with water in advance and allowed to dry completely. You should also wash your hands well with soap. In order for the skin to recover faster, you need to follow regular use until the symptoms disappear.

Before use, it is better to consult a specialist in advance. If you need to treat an infected area of skin, then before applying the cream, you need to treat the dermis with a local antiseptic.

If you follow the instructions, you can achieve quick and effective action at home in the shortest possible time.

Release form and composition

The components are:

dexpanthenol (4.64%, 5%, 10%). It is the main active component taking part in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, moisturizes the skin and improves blood flow;
wax. It contains vitamin A, which promotes tissue healing, protects the injured area, but at the same time allows air to pass through;
vitamin E. Stops destructive processes in shit, promotes regeneration;
glycerol. Has a moisturizing and softening effect;
triglyceride. Participates in skin restoration processes, gives it elasticity and makes it healthy.

Since the drug based on the active substance is produced by different manufacturers, it may contain other components.

The product is available in the form of a spray, balm and ointment.

Due to its composition, the drug has a minimal number of contraindications and side effects; it is allowed to be used by children from 3 years of age.

How to treat a burn with Panthenol

Damage to the skin associated with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or exposure to very high temperatures can cause discomfort on the skin in the form of redness, burning and even pain. You can cope with such symptoms using Panthenol spray. It not only has a healing effect, but is also able to cool the injured area of the skin.

For burns, do not use the drug in the form of an ointment or cream. For burns, it is better to use only a spray.

It is best to treat the skin immediately after receiving a burn. To do this, you need to keep the cylinder in a vertical position. Before use, you need to shake well for 10-15 seconds and spray at a distance of a couple of centimeters. For maximum results, the foam should completely cover the damaged surface. It does not need to be rubbed in, but left to absorb. Repeat the procedure 4-5 times a day. The resulting thin film allows air to circulate and prevents moisture from evaporating in large quantities.

Panthenol: application

Panthenol ointment or cream is applied to the skin (for burns with boiling water, etc.) in a thin layer with previously washed hands. After application, the product must be rubbed in gently. The procedure must be repeated (on average 2–4 times a day, but more often). If panthenol cream, ointment or spray is used for purulent wounds, then an antiseptic treatment must be carried out before this.

The product is also recommended for infants for diaper rash and diaper dermatitis. It is applied to the skin every time after changing diapers and water procedures. Treatment continues until the skin is completely healed.

One of the most common ways to use panthenol moisturizing cream is to treat cracked and inflamed nipples in nursing women. The product is applied to the cracks every time after feeding, without washing it off. Reviews of ointment with panthenol confirm its ability to heal cracks.

Panthenol aerosol with a cooling effect is best suited for healing sun and other burns.

Burns are the main indication for the use of this remedy.

The instructions for the drug provide a precise description of how to apply panthenol spray to the skin. The sooner you use it after damage, the better the treatment effect will be. If you choose which is better - panthenol ointment or spray - to use for the treatment of burns, then you should give preference to the spray because of its convenient application.

To treat the surface of the burn, the can is held in a vertical position, shaken first, and then evenly applied to the skin. It is important to ensure that the entire burn is covered with foam. The spray foam is absorbed and has an analgesic and wound-healing effect. The product forms a thin film on the skin: it prevents moisture loss.

The spray must be applied after burns several times, taking into account the degree of damage.

Expert opinion

The most noticeable results are shown by products containing the original dexpanthenol, which cannot be said about cheaper analogues of this product.

Vascular surgeon, phlebologist

Osipova Ekaterina Yakovlevna

How does Panthenol work?

The main property of the drug is regenerative. Panthenol promotes active healing of the skin in areas of damage. With constant use you can achieve the following results:

the process of healing wounds is accelerated;
inflammatory processes are reduced;
metabolic processes at the cellular level are normalized;
The epithelium is actively restored.

Panthenol also has a moisturizing effect, which helps relieve the unpleasant feeling of dryness. This property allows the medicine to be used for psoriasis and other dermatitis.

Due to its complex action, the product is used not only for the treatment of dermatological problems, but also for cosmetic purposes.

Panthenol: indications for use

Panthenol is a universal drug that is used to restore skin for injuries, burns, inflammatory diseases, varicose veins, etc. It helps to quickly heal the skin for all kinds of abrasions and cuts, dermatitis (Dermatitis), cracks, bedsores and trophic ulcers. For cosmetic purposes, the product can be used to protect against dry skin as a result of exposure to wind, frost, etc.

Indications for use panthenol

The ointment can be used on open wounds. It is also used to speed up healing during skin grafting. In addition, panthenol is widely used in cosmetics. Dry skin is treated with products containing it.

Is it necessary to wash off Panthenol ointment before feeding?

Young mothers often face the problem of cracked nipples. Regular use of Panthenol ointment will quickly cope with this phenomenon. You can apply the ointment as soon as discomfort begins to appear during feeding or when the first cracks begin to appear. This will prevent the development of the disease process. The product should be applied immediately after feeding the baby.

Interesting! Before the next feeding of the baby, there is no need to wash off the product, since the components of the drug do not have a negative effect on the child’s stomach.

Panthenol: composition

The active ingredient in panthenol cream, spray, ointment or balm is called dexpanthenol. The drug is available in different forms (cream, ointment, spray).

All these products are suitable for external use only.

Panthenol for dermatitis in children

Due to the high effectiveness of the product, it can be safely used if the baby has diaper rash and other skin problems. You can also achieve good results with diaper dermatitis in newborns. The drug has a slight drying effect, eliminates irritation, redness, and relieves itching. You need to apply cream or ointment after each diaper change for your baby.

Treatment should be continued until the baby's skin is completely healed. Before applying the ointment, it is best to wash the area of skin with soap and water and let it dry completely.

In what cases is it used

The ointment is used in cases of:

scratches, abrasions;
boils;
wounds after surgery;
sun and other burns;
allergic reactions and skin problems;
diaper rash in children;
cracked nipples;
bedsores.

In such conditions, Panthenol is applied externally. There is no specific permissible dose. The entire damaged area should be completely covered with the product, but the layer should not be thick.

Less common indications include:

rhinitis and stomatitis;
inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa;
tonsillitis and laryngitis.

In such situations, the product is also used externally, but it must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 1 and rinsed.

For burns

Panthenol can be used for burns if they are caused by:

prolonged exposure to the sun;
thermal effects of another type;
improper use of chemical elements.

To achieve the best result, you should apply the product immediately after receiving a burn. It is most convenient to use the drug in the form of a spray so that the injured surface does not experience pain upon direct contact. Before application, the can should be shaken and sprayed at a distance of 10 cm.

For hands

For dry and flaky skin on your hands, it is better to use cream, and for cracks, ointment is suitable. The drug can be used several times a day. The last time you need to apply the product is in the evening so that the cream is absorbed into the skin throughout the night. It is also worth using the cream 10-15 minutes before work that needs to be done with your hands (you must wear rubber gloves).

For allergic reactions

In case of allergies, the drug acts as an auxiliary remedy, when a specific source of the allergy is identified, treatment is carried out, as a result of which a rash or peeling of the skin appears. Ointment and cream are able to combat reddened and itchy areas of the skin, have a moisturizing effect, constrict blood vessels, relieve irritation and other damage to the skin.

For healing open wounds

Panthenol for wounds can be used when the damaged area has already healed a little and is not bleeding. You can apply ointment or cream 3-4 times a day. Eventually, the scab should fall off faster as new skin begins to appear underneath.

Open wounds are best treated with a spray. You need to treat it with an antiseptic in advance. It is enough to use the drug twice a day.

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