Contains 25% urea, as well as other skin-nourishing ingredients that penetrate deeply into the skin for intense moisturisation and hydration. pH-balanced, non-fragranced moisturising cleanser suitable for use on moisture-associated skin damage. The foam helps to gently break down dried stool or hard to remove debris and is formulated to eliminate odour (Ling, 2011). With a gentle pH balanced formula Proshield Foam and Spray fits with best practice guidelines whereas the use of soap and water can contribute to the development of pressure ulcers and associated costs.

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant isa smooth and fragrance-free moisture barrier,to protect and maintain skin integrity from exposure to faeces and urine. PROSHIELD Plus Skin Protectant protects skin for moisture related skin damage and can also be used to moisturize and protect severely damaged skin.Helps to reduce inflammation, prevent maceration, excoriation and irritation resulting from effects of incontinence and diarrhoea.

Request a prescription from your GP by using the product PIP code displayed after you have selected your required options. Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) occurs when the skin is exposed to urine and/or faeces (Beeckman et al, 2015).Formulated to provide an effective, breathable barrier for intact skin from bodily fluids such as faeces and urine. PROSHIELD PLUS Skin Protectant is a smooth and fragrance-free moisture barrier *9,10 to help protect and maintain skin integrity from exposure to faeces and urine, when used as part of the PROSHIELD System. Place and smooth Proshield Plus Skin Protectant over the area of intact or injured skin; do not rub in as this may cause friction. Smith and Nephew (2019b) Verification Testing Report of Usability and Transparency for PROSHIELD PLUS Skin Protectant.

Will not affect the absorbency of incontinence pads or the adhesion of dressings or adhesive appliances. The wipes contain 3% dimethicone and are biodegradable, pH balanced, perfume- and paraben-free, soft and hypoallergenic. Proshield Plus Skin Protectant is simple to apply and remove, and it aids in the prevention and treatment of chafed, chapped, or cracked skin, as well as peri-wound skin.In the management of heavily exuding wounds, PROSHIELD ◊ PLUS Skin Protectant can be used around the periwound area to help prevent skin damage (Hoggarth et al, 2005; Meuleneire, 2010; Flynn and Williams, 2011; Ling, 2011; Maxwell and Sinclair, 2012). The skin does this by maintaining a slightly acidic pH which deters micro-organisms from establishing infection and by producing natural oils that keep the skin healthy and supple so that it can function as an effective waterproof barrier (Beeckman et al, 2015).