AproDerm ® Gel is free from SLS, parabens, triethanolamine, fragrances and colours, these excipients are recognised potential irritants and sensitisers as listed by MIMS 2. They can be found in many emollients and can aggravate already sensitive skin causing reactions that result in the development of skin inflammation and itchiness. This would encourage a patient to scratch their skin preventing it from repairing and could cause further damage which is why these excipients are absent from AproDerm ® Gel hence it can be considered that the risk of a reaction to a patient will be greatly reduced thus aiding compliance.

Apply AproDerm ® Gel regularly, liberally and frequently using gentle strokes and following the direction of hair growth to keep your skin soft and moisturised. Patients should also be reminded to continue applying AproDerm ® Gel once their skin has improved to prevent the risk of flare-ups. AproDerm ® Gel can be used before bathing (known as pre-bathing) to protect the skin from the drying effects of bathing, as well as after bathing to skin that is almost dry to trap in moisture. AproDerm ® Gel should not be prescribed if the patient has a known allergy or sensitivity to any of the listed ingredients or be used on infected areas of skin. Has humectant properties and so actively draws and retains moisture within the skin and provides a protective barrier thus helping to reduce dryness and irritation.Frequency of application will be determined by severity of the condition and whether more than one emollient is being used. As a general guide it is recommended that AproDerm ® Gel should be applied liberally to the affected areas of the skin on a regular basis and as often as required. The gel can also be used before and after bathing to alleviate the drying effects of bathing. A highly moisturising emollient gel without the greasiness of an ointment. Some patients may find ointments unpleasant to apply as they can make clothes greasy and therefore they may be less likely to continue using them.

Apply AproDermGelregularly,liberallyandfrequentlyto the affected area, smoothing onto the skin usinggentle strokesand following thedirection of hair growth.

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Information on eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions. View or print Eczema, Psoriasisand other Dry Skin ConditionsPDFs for patients. AproDermGel can be used before bathing to protect the skin from the drying effects of bathing, as well as after bathing to skin that is almost dry to trap in moisture. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unlikely to have any ill effects when the product is used as directed.