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✓ Panthenol/ provitamin B5: forms pantothenic acid that helps in skin
regeneration
✓ Beta sitosterol (plant-derived sterol)
Induces cellular proliferation and differentiation
Maintains wound in a physiological moist environment Having
anti-inflammatory effects
✓ Collagen cream: It's the main structural component of the lower layer of the
skin
3) Skin Protectants
Skin protectants are emollients and moisturizers (e.g., petroleum jelly) that protect the
injured area from irritation caused by friction and rubbing, and they prevent
drying of the stratum corneum, thus promoting moist healing.
Skin protectants also are recommended for the prevention of scarring following wound
reepithelialization.
These products should be free of fragrance and potential allergens.
Examples: White petrolatum, dimethicone, lanolin, cocoa butter
4) OTC Oral Analgesics/Anti-inflammatory
Used to alleviate the associated pain and may relief inflammation OTC
paracetamol, Ibuprofen (NSAID; 200 mg only)
5) Local Anesthetics
Benzocaine (20%) and lidocaine (4%) are the OTC topical anaesthetics used most often
for temporary relief of pain from minor burns, and sunburns
OTC topical anaesthetics should not be applied to open wounds

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