Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Products

Driclor
GSK

Driclor

Driclor acts locally, in the stratum corneum and the terminal duct to relieve hyperhidrosis. Aluminium chloride hexahydrate is acidic and is thought to act by diffusing into the sweat ducts where on neutralisation it forms gelatinous hydroxides which obstruct the flow of sweat. The antiperspirant effect of aluminium chloride hexahydrate is partly explained by production of mechanical blockage in the eccrine sweat duct. Following application, aluminium is found in the stratum corneum and intra-luminally in the terminal duct
Dry Skin Balm
Dermatonics

Dry Skin Balm

10% urea-based moisturiser with a modern carrier base. It absorbs easily to reduce callus and anhidrosis quickly and effectively. Free of parabens.
Duac Once Daily
GSK

Duac Once Daily

Duac Once Daily gel has a combination of mild keratolytic and antibacterial properties that act against inflamed lesions of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Benzoyl peroxide is mildly keratolytic, acting against comedones at all stages of their development. It is an oxidising agent with bactericidal activity against Propionibacterium acnes, the organism implicated in acne vulgaris. It is also sebostatic, counteracting the excessive sebum production associated with acne. Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic with bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive aerobes and a wide range of anaerobic bacteria
Duofilm
Thornton & Ross

Duofilm

Duofilm is a combination of lactic and salicylic acid. Lactic acid affects the keratinisation process, reducing hyperkeratosis, which is characteristic of warts. It is caustic, which leads to the destruction of the keratotic tissue of the wart and causative virus. Salicylic acid is keratolytic, facilitating desquamation by solubilising the intercellular cement in the stratum corneum
Dupilumab (Dupixent)
Sanofi

Dupilumab (Dupixent)

Dupilumab is a biologic fully human monoclonal antibody against interleukin (IL)-4 receptor alpha that inhibits IL-4/IL-13 signalling, produced in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells by recombinant DNA technology.
E45 Bath Oil
Reckitt Benckiser

E45 Bath Oil

An effective yet gentle bath oil that is clinically proven to soothe and moisturise dry skin. It creates a lasting barrier that protects against moisture loss
E45 Cream
Karo Healthcare

E45 Cream

E45 Cream contains hypoallergenic lanolin, light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin, all of which have emollient moisturising properties
E45 Itch Relief Cream
Karo Healthcare

E45 Itch Relief Cream

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
E45 Lotion
Karo Healthcare

E45 Lotion

An emollient lotion containing light liquid paraffin 4%, cetomacrogol, white soft paraffin 10%, hypoallergenic anhydrous
E45 Wash Cream
Reckitt Benckiser

E45 Wash Cream

E45 Wash Cream is an emollient soap substitute that is clinically proven to wash dry and itchy skin conditions