Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Products

Vibramycin-D
Pfizer

Vibramycin-D

Vibramycin is primarily bacteriostatic and is believed to exert its antimicrobial effect by the inhibition of protein synthesis. Vibramycin is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and certain other micro-organisms.
Vichy Normaderm Double Correction Daily Care Moisturiser
Vichy

Vichy Normaderm Double Correction Daily Care Moisturiser

A daily care for blemish-prone skin enriched with dermatological ingredients from natural origins. Visible efficacy on blemishes, blackheads and scarring. In addition to protecting the skin barrier and controlling the appearance of excess oil, Normaderm Phytosolution Double-Correction Daily Care leaves skin looking smoother and more radiant whilst providing up to 24 hours hydration. A daily care for blemish-prone skin enriched with dermatological ingredients from natural origins. Visible efficacy on blemishes, blackheads and scarring. In addition to protecting the skin barrier and controlling the appearance of excess oil, Normaderm Phytosolution Double-Correction Daily Care leaves skin looking smoother and more radiant whilst providing up to 24 hours hydration.
Viscopaste PB7
Evolan

Viscopaste PB7

Zinc paste (10% zinc oxide) bandage.

Viticolor Gel
Espère Healthcare

Viticolor Gel

Viticolor is a gel that has been designed to give a gradual, semi-permanent colour to depigmented skin in vitiligo. Viticolor contains a combination of 3 approved colouring agents, which give immediate but temporary colour to the skin with a pigmenting base containing DHA and erythrulose to give long-lasting colour. Viticolor Gel may be used during the treatment period and particularly during phototherapy
Wynzora 50 micrograms/g + 0.5 mg/g Cream
Almirall

Wynzora 50 micrograms/g + 0.5 mg/g Cream

Cream for plaque psoriasis containing calcipotriol 50 mcg/g and betamethasone 0.5 mg/g equivalent.
Xclair
Sinclair Pharma

Xclair

Lubricant that restores moisture and prevents friction or abrasion
Xepin Cream
Cambridge Healthcare Supplies

Xepin Cream

Cream with the active ingredient doxepin hydrochloride 5% w/w. that, when applied topically to the skin, can relieve itching/pruritis. Clinically proven to reduce itch after 15 minutes in 75% of patients. Doxepin is thought to work by blocking histamine receptors, therefore reducing some of the reactions that cause itching associated with eczema. The medicine is also absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream and may cause some drowsiness, which may help relieve eczema itch at bedtime, allowing the patient to sleep more easily.
ZeroAQS Emollient Cream
Thornton & Ross

ZeroAQS Emollient Cream

An SLS free, 2-in-1 leave on emollient and wash that adds moisture to the skin for the relief of flaking dry skin conditions.
Zerobase Emollient Cream
Thornton & Ross

Zerobase Emollient Cream

Emollient and skin cleanser.

Zerocream Emollient Cream
Thornton & Ross

Zerocream Emollient Cream

An emollient cream with 27% paraffins for the relief of symptoms of flaking, dry skin, ichthyosis, dermatitis, dry stage of eczema and dry cases of psoriasis. It can be used as an alternative to soap.