Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Products

AproDerm Emollient Starter Pack
Fontus Health

AproDerm Emollient Starter Pack

Pack containing four types of emollient, which vary in greasiness, consistency and ingredients. AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream is a light, paraffin-free emollient which has all the benefits of colloidal oat including protecting and restoring the skin barrier, soothing the itch, irritation and redness associated with dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, as well as having humectant properties and maintaining the skin’s normal pH; as well as being a moisturiser it can also be used as an effective soap substitute to prevent the skin from drying out further. AproDerm Emollient Cream is slightly richer but still light and easily absorbed, while being cooling and moisturising; it can also be used as an effective soap substitute to prevent the skin from drying out further. AproDerm Gel is a highly moisturising gel, without the greasiness of an ointment, which actively draws and retains moisture within the skin and provides a protective barrier to help reduce dryness and irritation; it is also an effective pre-bathing emollient which can be applied to skin prior to bathing to prevent it from drying out even further; it protects skin from the irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing products such as soaps, shower gels and shampoos. AproDerm Ointment, the most intensely moisturising emollient within the pack, provides long-lasting hydration, soothes, moisturises and enhances the skin barrier and is especially good for overnight use and on hand eczema. All these emollients are suitable from birth, SLS free, parabens free, fragrance free, colour free, cruelty free and vegan certified. Patients can try all four before deciding which they prefer, taking into account the dryness of their skin, lifestyle, personal preference and age.

AproDerm Gel
Fontus Health

AproDerm Gel

A highly moisturising, occlusive, leave-on emollient gel without the greasiness of an ointment which actively draws and retains moisture within the skin and provides a protective barrier to help reduce dryness and irritation. The gel is suitable from birth and can be used as a pre-bathing emollient, and also before swimming to help counteract the drying and irritating effects of pool chemicals. Vegan certified, cruelty free and free from SLS, parabens, triethanolamine, fragrances and colours, it contains isopropyl myristate 15% and liquid paraffin 15%. Available in a pump bottle made from 25% less plastic.

AproDerm Ointment
Fontus Health

AproDerm Ointment

An intensely moisturising, occlusive, leave-on emollient that is suitable from birth and free from preservatives, common sensitisers and irritants. Providing long-lasting hydration as a result of its high oil content, the ointment soothes, moisturises, protects and enhances the skin barrier. This vegan certified and cruelty free ointment can be used throughout the day, however if a patient finds the greasy formulation cosmetically unacceptable, it can be applied at nighttime and complemented with another emollient during the day. Particularly suited for overnight use and for hand eczema, it contains white soft paraffin 95% and liquid paraffin 5%. The 500g ointment pot now comes with two free handy spatulas (dishwasher-safe) to decant the ointment, so that patients do not use their fingers to remove it from the pot and potentially contaminate the contents.

AquaDerm Hydrous Ointment
Bell Sons and Co

AquaDerm Hydrous Ointment

Oily cream emollient and moisturiser that softens dry flaky skin and soothes irritated skin
AquaDerm Liquid Paraffin 50% in White Soft Paraffin
Bell Sons and Co

AquaDerm Liquid Paraffin 50% in White Soft Paraffin

Moisturising emollient ointment containing 50% w/w liquid paraffin BP and 50% w/w white soft paraffin.
Aquadrate
Alliance Pharmaceuticals

Aquadrate

Smooth-textured, unperfumed, white-to-off-white cream, containing 10% w/w urea in white soft paraffin.
Aquamax Cream
Esteve

Aquamax Cream

Leave-on emollient that quickly softens, protects and moisturises dry, cracked and sore skin
Audavate RD Ointment
Accord Healthcare

Audavate RD Ointment

Audavate RD is betamathason valerate RD. Topical corticosteroids act as anti-inflammatory agents via multiple mechanisms to inhibit late phase allergic reactions including decreasing the density of mast cells, decreasing chemotaxis and activation of eosinophils, decreasing cytokine production by lymphocytes, monocytes, mast cells and eosinophils, and inhibiting the metabolism of arachidonic acid.
Aveeno Cream
Johnson & Johnson

Aveeno Cream

Formulated with naturally active colloidal oatmeal and fragrance free. This cream is proven to restore the epidermal barrier and is clinically proven to soothe and relieve dry, irritated skin from day one. It is also suitable for adults and babies from 3 months who may be prone to eczema.
Aveeno Lotion
Johnson & Johnson

Aveeno Lotion

Formulated with naturally active colloidal oatmeal, this easily absorbed, fragrance-free, non-greasy lotion relieves dry and sensitive skin. Regular use provides long-lasting protection. It is suitable for adults and babies from 3 months who may be prone to eczema.