Bepanthen scar gel

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The Bepanthen Scar Gel helps to reduce scarring. The agent can be used on both fresh and older scars. It helps to relieve redness, itching and feelings of tension, and supports scar healing. Here you can read all the important information about the Bepanthen scar gel.

This active ingredient is in Bepanthen Scar Gel

The active ingredient of the Bepanthen scar gel is dexpanthenol. The alcohol in pantothenic acid is converted into vitamin B5 in the body. The vitamin is an important component of coenzyme A, which is involved in many metabolic reactions. Including the formation of new skin cells.

Another ingredient in Bepanthen Scar Gel is silicone. It prevents fluid from leaking out of the scar and thus reduces the excessive regrowth of connective tissue. In the case of scars, healing is not complete for a long time after the wound has closed. The ongoing inflammation increases the production of collagen, which can lead to raised scars. By regularly applying Bepanthen Scar Gel, the excess collagen is broken down.

When is Bepanthen Scar Gel used?

Bepanthen scar gel is suitable to support scar healing in fresh or older scars.

What are the side effects of Bepanthen Scar Gel?

The Bepanthen Scar Gel contains some ingredients that patients may be allergic to. In this case, the scar gel must not be used.

In the event of an allergic reaction, skin reactions, shortness of breath and swelling can be expected. If symptoms of this type occur, the treatment should be discontinued immediately, the skin washed with copious amounts of water and consulted a doctor.

You should keep this in mind when using Bepanthen Scar Gel

Bepanthen scar gel should be applied to the scar twice a day, morning and evening. A thin film is sufficient, which should dry briefly before getting dressed. After bathing, showering or exercising, Bepanthen Scar Gel should be reapplied. The best result is achieved when treatment with Bepanthen Scar Gel is started early after the wound has been closed and the gel is used regularly for at least eight weeks.

In general, the gel is suitable for all patient groups, with the exception of patients who are allergic to the Bepanthen scar gel active ingredients and ingredients.

The Bepanthen scar gel may only be used externally. It is also suitable for use on the face, but it must not get into the eyes. Should this nevertheless happen, the eye must be rinsed thoroughly with water. Furthermore, the Bepanthen scar gel is not suitable for use on mucous membranes and open wounds.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and children

The active ingredients have no harmful effect on the unborn child. For this reason, regular use in pregnant women and nursing mothers is also possible. Caesarean section scars can also be treated with Bepanthen Scar Gel.

The drug can also be used by children under adult supervision.

Overdosing with Bepanthen Scar Gel is not possible. The Bepanthen active ingredient is a natural product that is also found in the human body. The active ingredient may be excreted through the kidneys and urine. The use of silicones on the skin does not pose a risk either, as they cannot get into the body through the skin.