This tool is well known to experienced travelers, young mothers and everyone who is serious about the formation of a first-aid kit. The first - because it helps with sunburn, frostbite and abrasions, and also can easily replace a moisturizer. The second - because this name still appears in the list of supplies for the maternity hospital. We are talking about such an assistant in the care of damaged skin, as "Depanthenol" -cream. Instructions, composition and useful tips for use - all this you will find further.
The drug "Depanthenol" - composition.
This is one of several common dexpanthenol-based drugs. This substance, contained in the cream at a concentration of 5%, belongs to the vitamins of group B and is a derivative of pantothenic acid, into which it passes when interacting with the human body. This acid is involved in the synthesis of corticosteroids, porphyrins, acetylcholine, is included in the metabolism of fatty and carbohydrate. It has the ability to accelerate the regeneration of the skin, as well as the mucous membranes. The action of chlorhexidine bigluconate is also responsible for some anti-inflammatory effect of the drug.
"Depanthenol" cream recommends for the treatment of minor skin lesions, wounds, including in young children. In general, its use in pediatrics is especially widespread, since infant skin has its own characteristics, and not every remedy is suitable for caring for it. The stratum corneum of the skin of babies is quite thin, and the epidermis is more loose than in adults. This means that the slightest friction can lead to irritation of the skin. Such skin is also sensitive to the effects of chemicals. Therefore, so often babies are worried about diaper dermatitis, for the treatment of which "Depanthenol" cream is well suited.
The instruction allows you to apply it up to several times a day, after bathing or hygiene procedures. In addition, it should be borne in mind that even cosmetics intended for child care contain many components that can potentially cause allergies. As for the Depantenol cream, doctors’s reviews of its safety are also confirmed by the parents of the babies. For this reason, it is suitable as a moisturizer for skin prone to excessive dryness and allergic reactions.
As auxiliary substances in the composition are propylene glycol, medical paraffin oil and petroleum jelly, macrogol-20-cetostearate, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and purified water.
How else is Depanthenol Cream used? Instruction manual contains information on its suitability for treating weathered skin and light frostbite in babies and adults, as well as to relieve discomfort with dermatitis, allergic dermatoses. It is recommended for the treatment of postoperative wounds; reduces the risk of infection with small abrasions and insect bites. Another often common way of using the drug is the treatment of cracks in the nipples that often occur in the first months of breastfeeding . In this case, the cream is applied to clean skin so that some time elapses before the next feeding.
What other indications for using the drug does the instruction contain? “Depanthenol” cream (as well as its analogues in the form of an ointment or spray) helps with burns, including sunburn, which makes it indispensable in a home and camping medicine cabinet.
Cream is the most universal form of release of preparations containing dexpanthenol, however, depending on the purpose, an analogue with a higher concentration of the active substance or a different consistency can be chosen.
And finally, we list the possible side effects that develop extremely rarely, but are indicated in the instructions. When using external products based on dexpanthenol, allergic reactions are extremely rare, but still possible. Follow the measure when applying it, and this cream will help you out more than once.