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Can Bepanthen Be Used In Treating Dermatitis On The Face?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015
Question: Does Bepanthen treat face dermatitis well?
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Answered by Dr. Riyanka Chail (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes bepanthen 5%ointment containing Dexapanthenol can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
Thanks for writing in to us at hcm.
This is Dr.Riyanka and I am glad to be helping you with your query.

The main ingredient in Bepanthen 5% ointmenti( Emollient cream) is Dexapanthenol whic is used to treat dry skin conditions. Hence , it can be used in dermatitis of the face.

Hope this answers your query. Don't worry .
Do write back if you have any further doubts.
Get well soon
Dr.Riyanka


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Riyanka Chail (15 hours later)
The dermatitis is along my bottom lip line and fleers up after I eat any meal. I went to the doctor and was told to use CORTIC-DC 1% Cream but used this for 3 weeks and there has been no change. My doctor also told me to get the Bepanthen to help with dry lips, this worked and I don't have dry lips anymore so I thought I would try the Bepanthen on the rash along my bottom lip line?
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Answered by Dr. Riyanka Chail (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please use bepanthen and consult a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing in.
This kind of dermatitis is usually caused due to constant habit of lip licking or usage of different lipsticks or tooth pastes/mouth wash and other allergens.

Since its been three weeks. I suggest kindly consult a dermatologist. If it is indeed dermatitis then the steroid cream may need to be stopped. Instead macrolide group of topically applied medications like Topical Erythromycin ointment( twice daily) gives speedy recovery. Donot lick your lips. Keep your lips always hydrated with Bepanthen cream. Most perioral dermatitis heal by itself in few months.

Hope this answers your query.
Do write back for more doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Riyanka
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Can Bepanthen Be Used In Treating Dermatitis On The Face?

Brief Answer: Yes bepanthen 5%ointment containing Dexapanthenol can be used Detailed Answer: Hello Madam, Thanks for writing in to us at hcm. This is Dr.Riyanka and I am glad to be helping you with your query. The main ingredient in Bepanthen 5% ointmenti( Emollient cream) is Dexapanthenol whic is used to treat dry skin conditions. Hence , it can be used in dermatitis of the face. Hope this answers your query. Don't worry . Do write back if you have any further doubts. Get well soon Dr.Riyanka