The active ingredients of this bath oil have emollient and local anaesthetic properties that provide relief to pruritus. A mild formulation that gently moisturises and removes unwanted impurities, without stripping the skin's natural protective oils and emollients, or upsetting the pH balance. A highly moisturising, occlusive, leave-on emollient gel without the greasiness of an ointment, that actively draws and retains moisture within the skin and provides a protective barrier to help reduce dryness and irritation. Note that Oilatum ® Plus is for MRSA treatment at NUH where Octenisan is not appropriate in line with NUH MRSA policy.

This increases as we get older and is made worse by washing, because hot water and soap remove the layer of natural oil on the skin surface. Can be used for existing patients if switching toExocream/Zerocream is not acceptable to the patient.If hairline affected, topical steroids can be helpful, although caution with more potent steroids is required. Short-term intermittent potent steroidscalp preparationor a combination potent steroid and vitamin Danaloguescalp applicationis recommended. Topical steroids should not be stopped abruptly, they can be reduced by reducing the frequency of application or by reducing the potency of preparation prescribed. Keep away from potential sources of fire, such as lit cigarettes or gas/electric fires when using this product.

Suitable for adults, children and babies, it is formulated to help soothe everyday irritations and dry patches and is quickly absorbed leaving no sticky residue. Calmurid contains urea at a concentration of 10% and has keratolytic, antimicrobial, antipruritic and hydrating effects on the skin. Epimax Oatmeal is an emollient cream for the relief of dry skin and eczema, especially conditions that are triggered by allergens. By smoothing and softening the skin moisturisers can increase the absorption of other medicines that are applied to the skin. Unlicensed product, available from NHS Scotland Pharmaceutical 'Specials' Service (previously Tayside Pharmaceuticals).They can result in rebound relapse, development of generalised pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity in adults.