Lotions are good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema – where pus is seeping out of damaged areas of skin). This is because lotions are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising. Sprays It's a good idea to protect babies' hands and cheeks with an emollient before mealtimes to stop them getting sore from food and drink. Paraffin free, so is suitable for those patients in whom paraffin containing products are contraindicated or for those who want to use a paraffin free emollient If you have eczema or psoriasis continual use of your AproDerm ® emollient is recommended to reduce the risk of flare-ups, even after your skin has improved.

Triple action, protects, moisturises and conditions. Protects the skin against the irritant effects associated with nappy rash and incontinence, promoting healing whilst moisturising and conditioning the skin Use AproDerm ® Colloidal Oat Cream and AproDerm ® Emollient Cream as soap substitutes when washing or bathing as soap can be harsh because it strips the skin of vital lipids and natural moisturising factor. 2 Apply your AproDerm ® emollient after bathing as well, to skin that is almost dry, as this will help trap in moisture and hydrate the skin further. Emollient soap substitutes that are used instead of normal soap in the bath or shower are not usually available on the NHS. How to get emollientsSafe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding as AproDerm ® Colloidal Oat Cream is unlikely to have any ill effects when used as directed, however if you are unsure feel free to talk to your doctor or pharmacist. It’s usually a long-term (chronic) condition, although it can improve significantly, or even clear completely, in some children as they get older. Patients should also be reminded to continue applying AproDerm ® Ointment once their skin has improved to prevent the risk of flare-ups. Leave a thin layer of creamon the skin to soak in (the skin should glisten) – this can take about 10 minutes. Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture.

Apply AproDermOintment regularly, liberallyand frequently(at least 3 times a day) to the affected area usinggentle strokesand following thedirection of hair growth. AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, a light, paraffin-free emollient which has all the benefits of colloidal oat including protecting and restoring the skin barrier, soothing the itch, irritation and redness associated with dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, as well as having humectant properties and maintaining the skin’s normal pH. As well as being a moisturiser it can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further. AproDerm ® Ointment should not be prescribed if the patient has a known allergy or sensitivity to any of the listed ingredients Atopic eczema is more common in children, often developing before their first birthday. But it may also develop for the first time in adults. As with all emollients, before applying AproDerm ® Emollient Cream for the first time, patients should test it on a small area of skin and leave for 48 hours. If there is no reaction or irritation they can then apply all over the affected area. This limits any potential reaction to a small area.

Safety advice when using emollients

You can buy emollients from a pharmacy without a prescription. If the skin condition is severe, talk to a GP, nurse or health visitor, as you may need a stronger treatment. You can safely use AproDerm ® emollients during pregnancy or breastfeeding as they are unlikely to have any ill effects when used as directed, however if you are unsure feel free to talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you or your children need to use an emollient regularly, it's a good idea to keep some in small pots or tubes at home, school or work. How to use emollients How to use emollients on your skin Patients should also be reminded to continue applying AproDerm ® Emollient Cream once their skin has improved to prevent the risk of flare-ups.