Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Products

ScarSil
Medigarments

ScarSil

Quick-drying topical liquid silicone gel that provides a transparent, odourless, water-resistant, non-sticky and velvety smooth finish. Suitable for children and allows application of facial cosmetics.
Sebco
Derma UK

Sebco

An ointment containing coal tar solution 12% w/w, salicylic acid 2% w/w and sulfur for external use 4% w/w in a coconut oil base. The mixture of coal tar, salicylic acid and sulfur reduces itch, helps remove scaly skin and has antiseptic properties. Sebco is used in the treatment of skin diseases which cause dry scaly skin on the scalp. These include psoriasis, eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis and dandruff. It has mild antipruritic, antiseptic and keratolytic properties and is based on an ointment called Unguentum Cocois Co.
Secukinumab (Cosentyx)
Novartis

Secukinumab (Cosentyx)

Secukinumab is a fully human IgG1/k; monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to and neutralises the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-17A (IL-17A). Secukinumab works by targeting IL-17A and inhibiting its interaction with the IL-17 receptor, which is expressed on various cell types including keratinocytes. As a result, secukinumab inhibits the release of proinflammatory cytokines, chemokines and mediators of tissue damage and reduces IL-17A-mediated contributions to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Clinically relevant levels of secukinumab reach the skin and reduce local inflammatory markers. As a direct consequence treatment, secukinumab reduces erythema, induration and desquamation present in plaque psoriasis lesions.
Sensi-Care Sting Free Adhesive Releaser
Convatec

Sensi-Care Sting Free Adhesive Releaser

100% silicone sting-free adhesive releaser.
Sensi-Care Sting Free Protective Skin Barrier
Convatec

Sensi-Care Sting Free Protective Skin Barrier

100% silicone sting-free skin barrier.
SilDerm Dual Action Scar Gel
SilDerm

SilDerm Dual Action Scar Gel

Dual action silicone scar treatment, with a Dual Action roller ball head massages the scar as it applies a very thin layer of gel. The Scar Spray is excellent for larger scars and burns and dries very quickly.
SilDerm Scar Gel
SilDerm

SilDerm Scar Gel

SilDerm Scar gel is a unique blend of naturally occurring silicones. It is an easy to apply product that dries quickly to form a barrier that helps heal the scar.
SilDerm Scar Spray
SilDerm

SilDerm Scar Spray

SilDerm Scar spray is a unique combination of medical grade silicones that have been designed to dry quickly on the skin. It’s best to use when the scar is too painful to touch, where large areas need to be covered and where people would prefer to apply a spray, rather than a gel.
Silesse Sting Free Skin Barrier Wipes and Spray
Convatec

Silesse Sting Free Skin Barrier Wipes and Spray

100% silicone sting-free barrier. Available in a spray or a wipe.
Silflex
Advancis Medical

Silflex

Soft silicone wound contact layer.