Hydromol Ointment, 500 g For the Management of Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis and other Dry Skin Conditions

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Gel preparations have consistency between an oil and a cream. As they have high oil content in them, they are also good for hairy areas. Lotions are water-based. Compared to oil-based products, lotions are less moisturising. However, lotions do cool the skin and are easily applied to areas with lots of hair. You should always apply topical steroids as prescribed by your HCP. This includes completing the treatment course and gradually reducing treatment over time. Fragrances are a major cause of skin sensitization, and as a general principle, products containing fragrance should not be When using this preparation in the bath or shower take care to avoid slipping, especially when getting in or out, as this preparation may make the bath or shower more slippery than usual.

Hydromol Ointment, 500 g For the Management of Dermatitis

Paraffin is an occlusive agent, meaning it helps to form a physical barrier over the skin to protect it from damage and irritation, and prevent water loss. It can also help to relieve symptoms of dry skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Registered in England. All Rights Reserved. Humectants include urea, lactic acid, glycerin and sodium pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (Sodium PCA), and are substances that promote/attract moisture from within the skin.Your healthcare professional should discuss appropriate amounts of topical steroids that should be applied with you. Moisturisers are the main treatment for eczema. They maintain your skin integrity which may assist in keeping your eczema flares under control. In eczema, the skin barrier is broken.

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If you're using Hydromol ointment to wash with, use it just as you would soap or shower gel. If you're using it as a bath additive, melt some of the ointment in some warm water in a small container and add this to the bath water. After washing, the skin should be patted rather than rubbed dry to avoid rubbing the oil off the skin. There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. If the ointments are not water soluble, they may leave grease marks on your furniture or clothes. They are most useful on very dry areas of your skin and not practical if your eczema is weeping or wet. Ointments don’t contain any preservatives.Consider using an emollient in the bath or shower as a soap substitute. Air or pat dry – do not rub – and liberally apply the cream/ointment. Yes - Hydromol ointment is not absorbed through the skin and is not known to be harmful if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you're using it on your breasts just make sure you wash any residual ointment off before giving a feed. An FTU is an amount needed to squeeze a line from the tip of an adult’s finger to the first crease of the finger. This is enough to cover both hands with the fingers together. Half a gram is approximately equivalent to one FTU for an adult. In dry skin conditions such as eczema, using moisturisers and moisturising bath oils regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups. Important information about Hydromol emollient