What is Biafine Act used for?

What is Biafine Act used for?

Description BIAFINE® Topical Emulsion is a water-based emulsion formulated for the dressing and management of superficial wounds, minor abrasions, dermal ulcers, donor sites, 1st and 2nd degree burns, including sunburns, and radiation dermatitis.

What is Biafine Trolamine?

Trolamine is an oil-in-water emulsion with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory properties that heals wounds by recruiting macrophages to the wound bed and promoting the production of granulation tissue. Biafine has been studied in radiodermatitis.

Can I use Biafine on vagina?

Apply to the skin only. Avoid sensitive areas such as your eyes, inside your mouth/nose, and the vaginal/groin area, unless the label or your doctor directs you otherwise.

Can Biafine help with skin rash?

When applied properly, BIAFINE provides an optimum moist environment for the healing process. BIAFINE is contraindicated for use on skin rashes related to food or medication allergies, or when an allergy to one of the ingredients is known.

Can Biafine be used for acne?

Most voted positive review. Used for excessive rosacea and adult acne. Very good results!

Is Biafine FDA approved?

Available in France for more than 25 years, Biafine earned FDA approval as a 510(k) device in 2006. Its indications include superficial and full-thickness wounds, pressure sores, dermal ulcers, first- and second-degree burns, radiation dermatitis and minor abrasions, its manufacturer says.

How fast does Biafine work?

In the study, wounds treated with Biafine healed significantly earlier – four days – compared to those treated with a petrolatum gauze (IEEE Trans Med Imaging. 2000 Jul;19(7):767-772). “The wounds treated with the Biafine preparation healed in about eight days, as opposed to 12 days with the petrolatum gauze,” Dr.

Can I use Biafine everyday?

Many times Biafine (emollient cream, emulsion, gel, lotion, and ointment) is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor.

Does Biafine help with hyperpigmentation?

Patients should apply antibacterial cream, such as Biafine (Ortho Dermatologics), and cover the affected area until fully healed. Once healed, patients may apply sunblock in order to treat and prevent hyperpigmentation.

Is Biafine good for burns?

In conclusion, Biafine can be considered an alternative topical therapy for full-thickness excisional and burn wounds, owing to its advantageous biologically based wound healing properties.

Is Biafine a moisturizer?

This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy).