Yellow Soft Paraffin BP (Petroleum Jelly), 15g, Pack of 2

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Moisturisers are helpful for dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. They should be applied frequently to prevent the skin drying out. Zeroveen is a moisturising cream containing glycerol, liquid paraffin, isopropyl palmitate and Avena sativa kernel flour. Atherton, D.J. (2001) “ The aetiology and management of irritant diaper dermatitis.” Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, vol. 15, supplement 1, pp. 1-4. Agreed GREY non formulary for NEW PATIENTS (APC Jan 2020). Other creams available as soap substitutes and leave on emollients. Although this doesn’t cause issues to the skin, the use of bleach and heating the product to combine the two is not good for the environment. This is because of the nasty fumes that bleach gives off and adds into the air that we breathe. At a time when global warming is a bigger issue than ever, we asked the question: Is the bleaching of the product to purely alter the appearance worth the impact on the environment? Our answer is no. Therefore we have created our take on Petroleum Jelly, called Veil Yellow Soft Paraffin. An unbleached product that is excellent for a wide range of skin conditions

Short term treatment - applied once daily, should not exceed 4 weeks for scalp psoriasis and 8 weeks for mild/moderate plaque psoriasis, unless advised by a specialist. For salicylic acid and topical steroid as a combined preparation, see section 13.04.01 - Topical corticosteroids - Compound preparations - with other agents. Siaw-Sakyi, V. & Mohammed, L. (2012) “ Use of the Proshield system on damaged skin across an acute setting.” Guy’s & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. Poster presentation.

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Use in confirmed staphylococcal infection e.g. recurrent folliculitis and impetiginised eczema as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. AproDerm Emollient Cream is slightly richer than AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, however, is still light and easily absorbed, whilst being cooling and moisturising. It can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further. Management of psoriasis with emollients only may be adequate in mild or asymptomatic cases, as well as for maintenance between exacerbations. Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Specialist is defined by the APC as a clinician who has undertaken an appropriate formal qualification or recognised training programme within the described area of practice and has a working experience and knowledge within a speciality area Veil Cover Cream Registered office Thomas Blake Cosmetic Creams Ltd, Comma House, Napier Road, Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE16 3BS Can be used for existing patients if switching toExocream/Zerocream is not acceptable to the patient.For information on psoriasis management refer to The Dermatology Patient Pathways - Psoriasis and SIGN 121 Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Care Pathway. However, if the moisturiser is applied just before or after applying other medicated creams, ointments or lotions, the moisturiser could dilute the other medicated product. For this reason you should try to leave about 30 minutes between applying moisturisers and medicated skin products, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Other medicines containing the same active ingredient Hyperkeratotic - salicylic acid preparation, with topical steroid if appropriate, in combination with tar or calcipotriol/calcitriol.

Nield, L.S. & Kamat, D. (2007) “ Prevention, diagnosis and management of diaper dermatitis.” Clinical Pediatrics, vol. 46(6), pp. 480-486. For a lot number with a filling-code such as STBB0728K9, enter it as STBB0728 without the filling-code 'K9'.Epimax ®ointment - First line option for severe dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Hydromol ®, Zeroderm ®,Cetraben ®, and Epaderm ®. Lavender, T., Furber, C., Campbell, M., Victor, S., Roberts, I., Bedwell, C. & Cork, M.J. (2012) “ Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the napkin area of newborn babies: assessor-blinded randomised controlled equivalence BMC Pediatrics, 2012. Potent to very potent topical corticosteroids are not recommended for regular use over prolonged periods because of concern over long-term adverse effects. In conditions such as eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups of this condition. Important information aboutyellow soft paraffin