If the skin condition is severe, talk to a GP, nurse or health visitor, as you may need a stronger treatment. The risk is greater when this preparation is applied to large areas of the body and clothing or dressings become soaked with the emollient. If the ointment comes into contact with dressings, bandages, clothing, bed linen, towels or other fabrics these can be easily ignited by a naked flame or cigarette, particularly if large amounts of the ointment have been used, or the fabric or dressing have become soaked with the moisturiser. This multipurpose wonder can also be used as a soap substitute for cleansing and it suitable for both the face and body.

Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis. We carry a selection of over-the-counter pharmacy liquids, gels and pastes for domestic and personal use, from Surgical Spiritto Hydrogen Peroxide. Ovelle has strong links with healthcare, and is a longstanding supplier to hospitals and aid agencies worldwide including UNICEF.The emulsifying ointment leaves a thin layer of oil on the skin's surface that stops water evaporating. Epimax ® oatmeal cream and Zeroveen ® cream are additionally recommended for use as a soap substitute.

The shared care protocol must have been agreed by the relevant secondary care trust Drugs and Therapeutics Committee(s) (DTC) and approved by the Nottinghamshire APC. Medicines suitable to be prescribed in primary care / general practice after specialist* recommendation or initiation. Preparations containing emulsifying ointment should not be used before phototherapy or in phototesting procedures. Apply or massage gently in a downward direction (in the direction of hair growth) to the affected areas at least 2 times a day or as instructed by your doctor.Emulsifying wax contains sodium lauryl sulphate and cetostearyl alcohol which may be associated with local skin reactions (e. g. stinging, burning, itching, redness and contact dermatitis) particularly in patients with eczema. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. Medicines that should be initiated by a specialist and prescribed by primary care prescribers only under a shared care protocol, once the patient has been stabilised.

If you have eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once your skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups and reduce the need for topical corticosteroids.Emulsifying wax (which contains sodium lauryl sulphate and cetostearyl alcohol) may cause local skin reactions (e. Rub some emulsifying ointment with water between your palms until it lathers, then apply it to the entire body in a downward direction (in the direction of hair growth).