{"id":12587,"date":"2026-04-03T23:35:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T14:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/blog\/is-bepanthen-ointment-truly-gentle-the-additive-lanolin-and-contact-dermatitis\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T00:41:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:41:57","slug":"is-bepanthen-ointment-truly-gentle-the-additive-lanolin-and-contact-dermatitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/en\/blog\/is-bepanthen-ointment-truly-gentle-the-additive-lanolin-and-contact-dermatitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bepanthen Ointment Truly Gentle? | The Additive Lanolin and Contact Dermatitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When asking patients visiting for dermatitis about the ointments they have used, Bepanthen is mentioned very frequently. As it is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug, it is easily accessible, and many people seem to try it with a light heart because it contains no steroids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As many believe, dexpanthenol, the main ingredient in Bepanthen ointment, is indeed a well-researched and safe component. However, it is important to be aware that the additive lanolin can cause issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will explain the principles of how dexpanthenol benefits the skin and why lanolin can be problematic for some patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Category<\/th>Ingredients<\/th>Role<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Main Ingredient<\/strong><\/td>Dexpanthenol 5%<\/td>Skin barrier recovery \u00b7 Moisture retention \u00b7 Promotion of wound healing<\/td><\/tr>
Additives<\/strong><\/td>Purified lanolin, white beeswax, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, purified almond oil, soft paraffin, Protegin X, purified water<\/td>Vehicle for ointment texture, spreadability, and preservation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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