Skin is only uncomfortable if it has a lack of moisture on the surface , being in contact with skin irritants, for example, soap or deodorants or the affected area has developed scaly itchy patches commonly called ECZEMA.
In all cases, there is constant irritation and a feeling of tightness of the affected area and so cream needs to be applied to moisten the skin and make it more comfortable.
A common cause of skin irritation is if detergents are not washed off completely during the bathing process or harsh highly bleached detergent are added to the person’s clothes.
PARKS MEDICAL SUPPLIES stocks a select range of skincare medication to help with this condition:
MOISTURISERS
• AQUEOUS CREAM. 100gm or 500gm A simple moisturiser non allergenic made from water .
• NELSONS CALENDULA CREAM Homeopathic Cream for dry chapped skin
• Neutrogena Hand cream As unscented or scented moisturiser.
• Vaseline Intensive Cream
• E 45 CREAM Emollient of white soft paraffin and liquid paraffin
• MELROSE STICK ROLL on suitable for gardeners.
• Lotil Cream Water resistance emollient
ECZEMA CREAMS
• AVEENO CREAM Oatmeal based moisturiser.
• CETRABAN CREAM White soft and light Liquid Paraffin
• DIPROBASE CREAM White soft and light Liquid Paraffin
• EPADERM CREAM An hypoallergenic moisturiser and cleanser.
• E 45 ITCH CREAM Moisturiser with Urea Cream
BARRIER CREAMS
This is applied if the parent is constantly having to place their hands in water, and so has developed dry cracked hands.
- CONOTRANE CREAM
A silicone barrier cream containing BENZALKONIUM (antiseptic) and DIMETHICONE (silicone) – Unique in coating the affected area and allowing the skin to re generate.
