Dovobet Gel
Contains calcipotriol and betamethasone. Calcipotriol helps to bring the rate of skin cell growth back to normal and betamethasone acts to reduce inflammation.
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Contains calcipotriol and betamethasone. Calcipotriol helps to bring the rate of skin cell growth back to normal and betamethasone acts to reduce inflammation.
Calcipotriol is a vitamin D derivative. In vitro data suggest that it induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. This is the proposed basis for its effect in psoriasis
Drapolene contains benzalkonium chloride and cetrimide, which are both quaternary ammonium disinfectants with properties that are typical of cationic surfactants. This preparation is useful in the treatment and prevention of nappy rash. It suppresses the development of ammonia-producing organisms usually associated with this condition
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
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 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 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 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.
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 contains hypoallergenic lanolin, light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin, all of which have emollient moisturising properties