Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

DH
Care Calamine Lotion
Antiseptics Thornton & Ross

Care Calamine Lotion

This soothing antiseptic cream also acts as a mild astringent and has been trusted by families for many years to relieve mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions. Suitable for adults, the elderly and children

Indications

Relieves mild sunburn and other minor skin conditions

Contraindications

A doctor should be consulted before having an x-ray, as the product may mask the x-ray picture

Price

  • 200ml, £1.38

Antiseptics

All Antiseptics
Care Antiseptic First Aid Cream
Thornton & Ross

Care Antiseptic First Aid Cream

Contains cetrimide 0.5% and reduces the possibilities of infection.
Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3%
Thornton & Ross

Care Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3%

A mild disinfectant to use as a mouthwash or gargle for people over 12 years old, or as an effective way to disinfect minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers on adults, children and the elderly. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should only use if advised by the doctor.
Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste BP
Thornton & Ross

Care Magnesium Sulfate Paste BP

A drawing paste for minor skin infections, including boils. The whole family can benefit from Magnesium Sulfate Paste BP.
Care Tea Tree Oil Cream
Thornton & Ross

Care Tea Tree Oil Cream

Care Tea Tree Oil Cream is a simple, non-greasy cream, which is easily absorbed and suitable for most skin types. Tea Tree Oil has many uses and is known for its soothing properties. Suitable for adults, children and the elderly
Cetavlex Cream
Derma UK

Cetavlex Cream

Cetavlex Cream is an antiseptic cream. It contains Cetrimide 0.5% w/w, which has shown to be active against a wide range of bacteria.
Germolene Antiseptic Cream
Bayer

Germolene Antiseptic Cream

Combines an antiseptic action of phenol and chlorhexidine digluconate to help prevent infections, plus a soothing local anaesthetic effect of phenol to numb the pain.