Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to reduce water loss and cover it with a protective film. Sedating antihistamines can cause drowsiness into the following day, so it may be helpful to let your child's school know they may not be as alert as normal. Bandages and wet wraps you can choose whether to apply your emollient or corticosteroid first, but ideally wait around 30 minutes until it has soaked into your skin, or apply the corticosteroid at a different time of day (such as at night) If this is the case, you may find another product suits you better. You can speak to a pharmacist about other options. Be careful to make sure the skin cream does not get onto the fabric of armchairs or other furniture, cushions and blankets. Be aware that the cream can transfer from your skin onto the fabric of furniture when you are sitting or lying on it. Tell relatives and carers

where available, the Patient Information Leaflet or Instructions for Use and the Summary of Product Characteristics should be updated to include warnings about the risk and how best to minimise it redness or darkening of skin colour, which can affect a larger area of skin than the area you treatedAntimicrobials (antiseptics) are found in some leave-on lotions, creams and assorted wash products. They destroy bacteria. Some people become sensitised to the leave-on forms if they use them for a long time. The CHM advised that, taking into account the very rare risk, the modifiable risk factors, and their important therapeutic role, the benefits of these products outweigh the risk. However, CHM advised that the following was needed to protect public health: 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 so can be applied to skin prior to bathing to prevent it from drying out even further, whilst protecting it from the irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing products such as soaps, shower gels and shampoos.

Many people find it helpful to keep separate supplies of emollients at work or school, or a tub in the bathroom and one in a living area. You should be prescribed the weakest effective treatment to control your symptoms. Speak to your GP if you have concerns about any side effects. Antihistamines Hydrating gels are formed, scientifically speaking, from molecules that make a three-dimensional network, which then traps other molecules in the spaces of the network. They are relatively light and non-greasy, despite having a reasonably high oil content.Julie Van Onselen, Dermatology Nurse Adviser to NES, says: For people on the autistic spectrum or with sensory processing issues, managing eczema can be a real challenge. It is not uncommon for children and adults alike to have heightened or reduced sensitivity to sights, sounds, taste, smells, textures and touch. Adults with sensory issues have said that even a gentle touch can feel like fire or barbed wire, so it’s important to find the best solution. Deep scratching also causes bleeding and increases the risk of your skin becoming infected or scarred. I was advised to use this by a consultant dermatologist. It is recommended for very dry irritated eczema - not only does it make the skin more comfortable, but it helps remove some of the dry skin. Its one of the few products recommended for dry skin conditions because of the limited number of ingredients in it. Therefore it is unlikely to contain irritants. Its not too good for your clothes, so wear some old PJs or other old clothes after use. I use this when I have a flare up, works wonders Change and wash your clothes and bedding frequently to reduce the build-up of skin cream. However, remember that whilst washing your clothing and bedding even at high temperatures might reduce the build-up, it does not remove it completely and the danger may remain. Keep cream off furniture

Additionally, MHRA is setting up a specific stakeholder group to make proposals for measures to promote education and awareness of this risk. AproDerm Emollient Cream is slightly richer than AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, however, is still light and easily absorbed, whilst being cooling and moisturising. It can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further. If you have been using a particular emollient for some time, it may eventually become less effective or may start to irritate your skin. These can either be used over emollients or with topical corticosteroids to prevent scratching, allow the skin underneath to heal, and stop the skin drying out. Corticosteroid tabletsIf you use an emollient or skin cream to treat a dry skin condition, please follow this advice. Avoid smoking In response to the more recent evidence, MHRA convened an ad hoc Expert Group to advise the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) on the benefits and risks of these products and the appropriate regulatory action to minimise risk and protect public health.

Do not put your fingers into an emollient pot – use a spoon or pump dispenser instead, as this reduces the risk of infection. And never share your emollient with other people. If you're breastfeeding a baby with atopic eczema, get medical advice before making any changes to your regular diet. Emollients It may not be healthy to cut these foods from your diet, especially in young children who need the calcium, calories and protein from these foods. AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, 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.Emollients can build up on clothes and bedding and can be a fire risk. Do not smoke or go near naked flames. Topical corticosteroids emollients are an important and effective treatment for chronic dry skin conditions and people should continue to use these products. However, you must ensure patients and their carers understand the fire risk associated with the build-up of residue on clothing and bedding and can take action to minimise the risk an overheating, burning sensation or stinging that does not settle after a few days of treatment – usually caused by a reaction to a certain ingredient in the emollient Ceramides are found in some leave-on lotions and creams. They aim to re-establish the balance of fats necessary for the appropriate functioning of the skin barrier. changes in skin colour – usually, skin lightening after many months of using very strong steroids, but most lightening after eczema is a "footprint" of old inflammation and nothing to do with treatments