Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

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Cocois

Cocois

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 weak antiseptic. Salicylic acid has keratolytic properties. Sulphur is keratolytic, with weak antiseptic and parasiticide properties

Adex Gel

Adex Gel

Simple first-line treatment for dry skin prone to inflammation. It is a highly moisturising and protective emollient, which contains an anti-inflammatory medicinal substance, nicotinamide, to help reduce inflammation and redness. Adex Gel does not contain steroids and can be used all over the body for as long as necessary, whether only occasionally, such as during eczema flares

Doublebase Once

Doublebase Once

Doublebase Once is a once daily, highly moisturising and protective emollient gel for the management of dry skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis. An advanced gel formulation, specially formulated to provide at least 24 hours’ hydration from one application. An effective, easy to apply alternative to ointments for patient convenience.

Dermol Cream

Dermol Cream

Dermol Cream is an antimicrobial emollient cream that can also be used as a soap substitute. It contains 20% of emollient oils in a non-greasy aqueous cream, as well as the well-known and effective antiseptics, benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride. Its antimicrobial properties assist in overcoming infection, whether from Staphlyococcus aureus, which often complicates eczema and associated pruritus, or secondary infection caused by scratching

Dermol 500 Lotion

Dermol 500 Lotion

Dermol 500 is an antimicrobial emollient for direct application onto the skin and is suitable for use as a soap substitute. It contains emollient oils (5%) in a non-greasy aqueous system, together with the well-known and effective antiseptics benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride. Its antimicrobial properties assist in overcoming infection, whether from Staphlycoccus aureus, which often complicates eczema and associated pruritus, or secondary infection caused by scratching. As a non-ionic emollient soap substitute, it cleanses the skin, helping to remove surface debris without removing the skin’s natural oils