Healthpoint B5 Panthenol Nappy Ointment With Pro-Vitamin B5 30g

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Treating irritation is one thing, but preventing it is another story. And panthenol does both! A study (4) was done to see panthenol’s preventative effects. People applied panthenol and then went on to use an SLS-based formulation, which is a known skin irritant. Panthenol is a compound derived from pantothenic acid, an essential nutrient the body requires for various functions (like converting food into energy). When applied to the skin, it transforms into vitamin B5 and works as a humectant to attract and retain moisture. Just like hyaluronic acid. However, compared to its counterpart, panthenol is also an emollient, which means it works to soften the skin surface, reduce redness, and restore the skin’s barrier function. [1]

Panthenol is present in a wide variety of hair care products, with some evidence suggesting it may help prevent hair loss.https://meridian.allenpress.com/international-surgery/article/100/4/656/115523/Topical-N-Acetylcysteine-Improves-Wound-Healing Vaxman, F., Olender, S., Lambert, A., Nisand, G., Aprahamian, M., Bruch, J. F., Didier, E., Volkmar, P., and Grenier, J. F. Effect of pantothenic acid and ascorbic acid supplementation on human skin wound healing process. A double-blind, prospective and randomized trial. Eur.Surg.Res. 1995;27(3):158-166. View abstract. Panthenol comes from pantothenic acid. These compounds naturally help your skin and hair look and feel better. By using products with panthenol in them your hair might look shinier and feel fuller. Keep an eye on: Look out for the concentration of panthenol in the product, most effective formulations will have around 5% panthenol in their product. What Are Panthenol’s Benefits? Similarly, panthenol may help to protect the new skin when healing. While this may be an added bonus for small cuts and marks for pimples it is not recommended for any open wound or large damaged area.

Rahn R, Adamietz IA, Boettcher HD, et al. Povidone-iodine to prevent mucositis in patients during antineoplastic radiochemotherapy. Dermatology 1997;195(Suppl 2):57-61. View abstract. Davis, M., Thomas, J., van de Velde, S., Boissy, Y., Dawson, T., Iveson, R., & Sutton, K. (2011, December). A novel cosmetic approach to treat thinning hair. British Journal of Dermatology, 165, S24-S30. Retrieved from Kehrl, W. and Sonnemann, U. [Improving wound healing after nose surgery by combined administration of xylometazoline and dexpanthenol]. Laryngorhinootologie 2000;79(3):151-154. View abstract. Products containing panthenol can also help soothe and protect infants against irritant diaper dermatitis. Panthenol is also a common ingredient in nipple creams to treat nipple trauma and pain in breastfeeding individuals. Improves hair healthGulhas, N., Canpolat, H., Cicek, M., Yologlu, S., Togal, T., Durmus, M., and Ozcan, Ersoy M. Dexpanthenol pastille and benzydamine hydrochloride spray for the prevention of post-operative sore throat. Acta Anaesthesiol.Scand. 2007;51(2):239-243. View abstract. Li W, Yu Q, Shen Z,. Effects of a cream containing madecassoside, 5% panthenol, and copper-zinc-manganese on improving postlaser resurfacing wound healing: A split-face, randomized trial. Dermatol Ther. 2020;33(4):e13533. View abstract. Panthenol may have anti-inflammatory benefits to the skin as well. There have been some studies that suggest that it may help reduce the appearance of UV-induced redness and may alleviate the itching associated with dermatitis. What Are The Misconceptions About Panethnol? Egger, S. F., Huber-Spitzy, V., Alzner, E., Scholda, C., and Vecsei, V. P. Corneal wound healing after superficial foreign body injury: vitamin A and dexpanthenol versus a calf blood extract. A randomized double-blind study. Ophthalmologica 1999;213(4):246-249. View abstract. Panthenol is a crystalline, white powder derived from pantothenic acid. Panthenol converts to vitamin B5 when applied to the skin which is why it is also known as Pro vitamin b5.

Webster MJ. Physiological and performance responses to supplementation with thiamin and pantothenic acid derivatives. Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol 1998;77:486-91. View abstract. Brzezinska-Wcislo, L. [Evaluation of vitamin B6 and calcium pantothenate effectiveness on hair growth from clinical and trichographic aspects for treatment of diffuse alopecia in women]. Wiad.Lek. 2001;54(1-2):11-18. View abstract.

Anon. Calcium pantothenate in arthritic conditions. A report from the General Practitioner Research Group. Practitioner 1980;224:208-11. View abstract. Wananukul, S., Limpongsanuruk, W., Singalavanija, S., and Wisuthsarewong, W. Comparison of dexpanthenol and zinc oxide ointment with ointment base in the treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis from diarrhea: a multicenter study. J.Med.Assoc.Thai. 2006;89(10):1654-1658. View abstract. Marquardt, R., Christ, T., and Bonfils, P. [Gelatinous tear substitutes and nonspecific eye ointments in the critical care unit and in perioperative use]. Anasth.Intensivther.Notfallmed. 1987;22(5):235-238. View abstract. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.