Bayer Korea recently released a Pharm drama on the 12th, which consists of cases of chronic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis patients and pharmacists in the form of a drama.

The Pharm drama(View Video) is designed to provide guidelines for Bepanthen so that skin inflammation can be safely taken care of without worrying about steroid side effects. Pharmacist Lee Seung-hee, who runs Chunsa Pharmacy, appeared to introduce three cases of skin lesions and conducted an interview on the use of the correct ointment. The three mentioned cases include patients in their 30s suffering from chronic dermatitis due to steroid drug use, infants suffering from atopic dermatitis, and patients in their 30s suffering from contact dermatitis due to wearing masks.

The pharmacist first mentioned cases of patients in their 30s suffering from chronic dermatitis, stressing the risk of side effects of steroid drugs. It is explained that stopping after applying steroid drugs for a long time can lead to rebound, which is one of the side effects. Due to the characteristics of steroids, which are immunosuppressants, steroids only improve skin symptoms that are immediately visible, and toxins and heat accumulate steadily in the body. Steroids can be used appropriately depending on the circumstances, but long-term use should be avoided, and it is recommended that the steroid-free ointment be chosen as much as possible.

Moisturizing and skin regeneration are needed to alleviate symptoms of atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. In particular, Bayer Korea recommended Bepanthen (Dexpanthenol 5%) as an external solvent with these conditions and stressed that it should be treated steadily.

Bayer Korea expects the video to help pharmacists consult on medication as more and more patients have skin problems due to wearing masks. In fact, Korean researchers recently announced a study that continued wearing of face masks due to COVID-19 causes skin trouble. It has been confirmed that significant changes in biochemical indicators of the skin are caused by long-term wear of face masks.

Wearing a mask for a long time creates a humid environment inside, and skin irritation can occur frequently, causing inflammation, and frequent hand washing and use of sanitizers can also cause skin drying and itching. Chronic dermatitis symptoms such as atopic dermatitis can worsen as the dry and daily temperature range severe weather unique to the change of seasons continues.

Pharmacist Lee Seung-hee said, "Bepanthen is an ointment that can be used exclusively for mild skin diseases and can be recommended for those who overuse steroid drugs. It is OTC drug that actually works well for dermatitis."

Bepanthen is a non-steroidal ointment that features the effects of skin moisturizers, skin barrier restorants, and wound healing promoters, and ranked No. 1 OTC in the dermatitis treatment category.