Bepanthen Scar Treatment contains pro-vitamin B5, which helps to moisturise the scar. After regular application of Bepanthen Scar Treatment, redness, itching and inflammation will be reduced, and the scar may become less visible.
To help the injured skin heal, use petroleum jelly to keep the wound moist. Petroleum jelly prevents the wound from drying out and forming a scab; wounds with scabs take longer to heal. This will also help prevent a scar from getting too large, deep or itchy.
Bio-Oil helps to improve the appearance of new or old scars; whether from surgery, accidents, burns, insect bites, scratches or conditions such as acne or chickenpox. Although younger scars will have a greater chance of improvement, studies have shown that older scars also benefit from regular use of Bio-Oil.
The presence of debris, bacteria or other impurities in open skin can trigger infection and extend the inflammation period. Hultman says prolonged inflammation enhances scar formation. That's why it's essential to clean the wound carefully, with professional help if necessary.
Q13: Can I use Bepanthen Ointment on the face/face of my baby? Bepanthen can be used for dry, chapped and cracked skin. It is recommended to apply only a thin layer of Bepanthen Ointment especially on the face, apply when your baby is sleeping and have your baby wear mittens or gloves to avoid accidental ingestion.
Bepanthen® Antiseptic Cream is a multi-purpose antiseptic cream that helps protect damaged skin from infection and also assists in the treatment of cuts, abrasions, insect bites, stings, and sunburn.
Side effects of Bepanthen Cream have only rarely been observed to date. Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you notice any unusual skin reactions.
Shockwave Therapy to Break Up Scar Tissue
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, also called ESWT, sends impulse pressure waves deep into injured and scarred tissue to break up damaged tissue on a cellular level.
Treatments can reduce a scar's size or appearance, but the scar will never completely go away. Some treatments prevent a scar from forming as a wound heals. Scar treatments include: Dermabrasion: A common acne scar treatment, dermabrasion removes the top layer of skin by gently “sanding” the skin.
To help your scar mature it is recommended that you massage and moisturise your scar.
Sudocrem works hard in healing skin but it can also aid to reduce the appearance of scars as well as those that choose to mask their stretch marks (although we must always remember that stretch marks are perfectly normal and that its very much a matter of personal choice if you are keen to reduce their appearance.)
The product helps to stabilize the protective barrier of the skin, to reduce the skin irritation, to stimulate the skin regeneration and to promote the wound healing. In an in-vitro study Bepanthen® "Wund- und Heilsalbe" triggered wound closure significantly faster compared to Vaseline.
Bepanthen - Wound and Healing Ointment promotes the healing of skin and mucous membranes in the case of minor injuries (including minor burns and abrasions) and skin irritations (e.g. as a result of sunburn). For nursing mothers, Bepanthen - Wound and Healing Ointment is used to prevent and treat sore nipples.
Bepanthen® Plus Wound Healing Cream is a colourless antiseptic cooling cream. Applied to superficial wounds, it prevents or combats infection and promotes healing.
Bepanthen moisturizing cream is used for daily routine use, but can also be used to help rehydrate skin after sunburns.
Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment, which is recommended by permanent make-up artists and used to help care for and heal the skin after PMU and micro-pigmentation procedures.. Clinically-proven, Bepanthen works by forming a breathable transparent layer over the skin, which helps protect it from irritants.
Possible side effects
Allergic skin reactions, such as contact dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, itchy skin, redness, eczema, rash, hives, skin irritation, and blisters have been reported. There have been cases of hypersensitivity; anaphylactic reactions; anaphylactic shock with concomitant symptoms (incl.
Factors that can slow the wound healing process include: Dead skin (necrosis) – dead skin and foreign materials interfere with the healing process. Infection – an open wound may develop a bacterial infection. The body fights the infection rather than healing the wound.
The scar will appear to become more lumpy and redder at first. This process will take between two and six weeks. Between approximately four and eight weeks the scar will look much wider and redder than it did initially. This is usually the worst the scar will look, and this is a natural part of the healing process.