The professional's guide to product selection
An emollient for the relief of eczema, psoriasis, and other dry skin conditions. It can be used as a bath additive or as a body wash for skin washing. Epimax Ointment contains 40% liquid paraffin and …
Intensive moisturiser specially formulated with 5% urea for daily care of dry skin. Actively helps replenish the urea lost when the skin becomes dry and improves skin’s ability to retain moisture
Cocois is a combination of coal tar, salicylic acid and sulphur, which are widely used in the treatment of hyperkeratotic and scaling skin conditions. Coal tar is antipruritic, keratoplastic and a wea…
Zinc paste (6.32% zinc oxide) and ichthammol BP (2% ichthammol) bandage.
E45 Itch Relief Cream contains urea and lauromacrogols. Urea is a physiological product derived from human protein metabolism. It is found naturally in the skin and, when applied topically, can increase the horny layer’s capacity to retain water. Lauromacrogols act as a topical anaesthetic and have an antipruritic effect
Contains benzalkonium chloride, which is adsorbed on to dry skin scales, these being a feature of pityriasis capitis and other seborrhoeic scalp conditions. The scales are loosened and attain a net positive charge. In the presence of the anionic foaming agent, sodium lauryl ether sulphate, the dandruff scales are then levitated into the negatively charged surface of the foam and washed from the hair. Benzalkonium chloride also acts as a mild antiseptic, which improves clinical performance when the condition is exacerbated by the presence of microbes. The major site of action against microorganisms appears to be the cell membrane, where permeability is altered.
Water-repellent, antiseptic barrier cream containing 22% dimeticone and 0.1% benzalkonium chloride. Active against bacteria and yeasts.
Emollient for the relief of eczema, psoriasis, and other dry skin conditions. It can be used as a bath additive or as a body wash. It contains 38% hydrogenated castor oil and is free from sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), lanolin, parabens, and perfumes.
White concentrated cream that provides the skin with protection from body fluids. Also protects dry, chafed, red or irritated skin by moisturising the skin and providing a long-lasting barrier. Use still allows adhesive products to stick to the skin.