Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Products

Viticolor Gel
BAP Medical

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.
Zeroderm Ointment
Thornton & Ross

Zeroderm Ointment

Zeroderm Ointment is a rich three-in-one emollient that can be used as a leave-on moisturiser, soothing bath treatment and as a moisturising soap substitute. Zeroderm Ointment is free from additives, preservatives, colours and sodium lauryl sulphate
Zerodouble Emollient Gel
Thornton & Ross

Zerodouble Emollient Gel

Double the moisturising action. A non-greasy gel to soften, smooth and rehydrate dry skin conditions. Contains 30% emollient and 10% humectant.
Zeroguent Emollient Cream
Thornton & Ross

Zeroguent Emollient Cream

A rich emollient cream and wash that contains soya bean oil for protecting and hydrating dry scaly skin. It also offers symptomatic relief of dermatitis, ichthyosis, eczema, nappy rash, protection of dry skin areas, pruritus.