Introduction
The manufacturer of the well-known Bepanthen® range (Bayer) sells a special scar gel which allows both fresh and older scars to heal and is therefore also intended to make them more inconspicuous. It is freely available in pharmacies and comes in combination with a massage roller, which should be used for an optimal result during the course of the treatment. The active ingredient in the scar gel is, as in all Bepanthen® products, provitamin B5, also called dexpanthenol, which supports the repair of the skin.
When should one use the Bepanthen® scar roller?
The Bepanthen® scar roller is designed to treat scars so that they heal or fade. This can be fresh scars as well as older scars. However, the Bepanthen® scar gel is not suitable for open wounds.
While good results can be achieved with fresh scars, it is virtually impossible to make older scars disappear completely. However, it is possible to make dark, hard scars in particular fade and soften them with regular use. Stretch marks are closely related to scars, as they are caused by overstretching the skin when the tissue underneath increases in volume too quickly.
Stretch marks, especially those that are protruding and hardened, can also be improved by Bepanthen® scar gel. Bepanthen® scar gel is not suitable for the treatment of acne per se. If acne is severe, a dermatologist should be consulted for treatment.
Bepanthen® scar gel can, however, be used to treat the acne scars that frequently occur. Since it does not contain any skin-irritating ingredients, it can also be applied to the face without any problems. User reports speak of very good results.
Application
In the first month after the scar has formed, Bepanthen® scar gel should be applied twice daily, but only AFTER the wound has closed. The scar gel is sold with a special massage roller, which should be used for the treatment of the scar from the second month after its formation. Bayer recommends massaging the scar twice a day to increase blood circulation, as this helps to break down excess skin material, and then applying Bepanthen® Scar Gel.
The treatment should be carried out for at least two months to achieve success. In case of old scars the application of the massage roller can be started directly as described above. The manufacturer of Bepanthen® scar gel, recommends to use the scar roller twice a day and then apply the scar gel.
There is practically nothing to be said against massaging the skin with it more than twice a day. Manual massage is also suitable. However, care should be taken not to over-irritate the skin. Depending on your subjective feelings, three to four times a day should not be a problem. Nevertheless, use the gel only twice a day!