FIRST LINE CHOICE of emollient cream for Vale of York / Scarborough andRyedaleCCG (see medal ranking document, above). CHOICE of emollient cream/gel (but 1st line gel formulation) for Vale of York / Scarborough andRyedaleCCG (see medal ranking document, above).

at System.Web.Mvc.Html.PartialExtensions.Partial(HtmlHelper htmlHelper, String partialViewName, Object model) The dm+d data must be used by systems when information about medicines used in the care of NHS patients is transferred electronically from one system to another. This is to ensure compliance with the SCCI0052 standard. The Standardisation Committee for Care Information (SCCI) has approved the NHS dictionary of medicines and devices ( dm+d) as the NHS standard for communicating medicines information. The dm+d StandardAproDerm 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 are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis. Barnsley Self-Care Guidance: Guidance on conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care Paediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity from equivalent doses due to their larger skin surface to body mass ratios. As the safety and efficacy of Elocon in paediatric patients below 2 years of age have not been established, its use in this age group is not recommended. CHOICE of emollient cream for Vale of York / Scarborough andRyedaleCCG (see medal ranking document, above). It may help to apply an emollient before and after swimming. Leave enough time for it to be absorbed into your skin before you swim.Your doctor or pharmacist will talk to you about which type of emollient will work best for your skin condition. The NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d) was developed as a stand-alone product which could be implemented in systems independent of the strategic clinical terminology solution the NHS was committed to - SNOMED CT® (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms). Once you have submitted your application, we will review your request to be appointed as a Trust Administrator on behalf of your trust. We will use the information to verify your identity and obtain consent for you to be appointed as a Trust Administrator from within your trust. If that verification process is satisfactory we will confirm your appointment to this role.

You may need to experiment with different emollients or try a combination. For example, you may decide to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night. How to wash with emollients If your skin stings after using an emollient wash product and does not settle after rinsing, ask a pharmacist to recommend a different product. Using emollients with other skin treatments

When to apply emollients

Should an infection develop, use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favourable response does not occur promptly, the corticosteroid should be discontinued until the infection is adequately controlled. In selected circumstances, may be useful for application to hairy areas, skin folds, face or scalp.

Certain activities, such as gardening, can irritate the skin. It may help to apply an emollient before doing these. Very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100, <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000, <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000, <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10 000,); not known (cannot be estimated from available data) 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. Be careful to make sure that the paraffin does not soak into chairs, seating or other furniture by covering them with a throw that can be daily washed Individual programme requirements may provide more detailed information. Primary care implementation guidanceIt's a good idea to protect babies' hands and cheeks with an emollient before mealtimes to stop them getting sore from food and drink. Local adverse reactions reported infrequently with topical dermatalogic corticosteroids include: skin dryness, irritation, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, maceration of the skin, miliaria and telangiectasiae. Secondary care guidance on mapping to 'Specials' in dm+d v2.0 (Word: 218KB) explains how local and system supplier drug dictionary ‘Specials’ descriptions can be mapped to the dm+d. Health Education England's elearning programme CHOICE of emollient cream/gel (but most cost effective gylcerol containing) for Vale of York / Scarborough andRyedaleCCG (see medal ranking document, above).