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

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If you are using medicines which are also to be applied to the skin you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Hydromol Ointment as it might not be suitable to apply other topical preparations at the same time. There are no known interactions with this preparation. Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

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Liquid paraffin and isopropyl myristate work by replacing lost water within the skin, and by forming a waterproof barrier over the skin surface. This prevents water within the skin from evaporating and keeps the underlying skin hydrated. 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. If you're using Hydromol ointment as a moisturiser you can apply it as often as needed to relieve dry skin. It can be applied to any part of the body but avoid getting it in your eyes. Smooth the ointment into the skin in the direction of the hair growth. In eczema, oral steroids can be prescribed to offer symptomatic relief to patients with a severe flare-up of their eczema or those waiting for a referral to a dermatologist.If you prefer the cream/ointment warmer or cooler, you can either warm it in your hands or store in a cool place prior to application (however it should not be heated or chilled). Topical calcineurin inhibitors do not contain steroids but are anti-inflammatory and interfere with the process of inflammation. Hydromol cream is Active Emollient Therapy. It also replenishes the natural moisturising factor to actively hydrate the skin.

Hydromol Ointment, 500 g For the Management of Dermatitis

Humectants include urea, lactic acid, glycerin and sodium pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (Sodium PCA), and are substances that promote/attract moisture from within the skin. Cetomacrogol emulsifying wax (contains cetostearyl alcohol and macrogol cetostearyl ether), yellow soft paraffin and liquid paraffin. 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.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. A new campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk and the precautions that need to be taken by users of skin creams has been Topical calcineurin inhibitors can give a sense of warmth, heat or burning for the first three days. This is considered quite normal and the skin typically adjusts. It is like the product is drawing the inflammation from the skin. They have limited adverse reactions, such as mild stinging and discomfort, which typically doesn’t last very long. Always test new products on a small area of unaffected skin for 48 hours, just in case you have a reaction.