Yellow Soft Paraffin BP (Petroleum Jelly), 15g, Pack of 2

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By smoothing and softening the skin moisturisers can increase the absorption of other medicines that are applied to the skin. This is useful in conditions such as eczema because it improves the ability of other medicines, such as corticosteroid creams, to penetrate the skin and reduce inflammation.

Short term treatment - applied once daily, should not exceed 4 weeks for scalp psoriasis and 8 weeks for mild/moderate plaque psoriasis, unless advised by a specialist. First choice - Dermol ® 500 Lotion (less greasy than Dermol ® cream). Recommended for aditional use as soap substitute. Offer people with psoriasis topical therapy as first-line treatment.Refer to secondary care forsecond-line treatment or third-line treatment options (including phototherapy or systemic therapy) when topical therapy alone is unlikely to adequately control psoriasis, such as:

Yellow Soft Paraffin

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How canyellow soft paraffin affect other medicines? Epimax ®ointment - First line option for severe dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Hydromol ®, Zeroderm ®,Cetraben ®, and Epaderm ®. The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer. The occurrence and severity can be influenced by; age of the infant, volume, consistency and frequency of stooling, diet, medication, underlying disease, existing skin conditions, poor hygiene etc (Longhi et al 1992, Dorko et al 2003, Coughlin et al 1, 2014). Ichthammol in this medicine may stain fabric. A protective covering may be placed over the application area to avoid staining clothes and bed linen.

Gupta, A.K. & Skinner, A.R. (2004) “ Management of diaper dermatitis.” International Journal of Dermatology, vol. 43, pp. 830-834. Only for patients unable to use ointment/creams/lotions, or where application without touching skin is required, as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Moisturisers are helpful for dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. They should be applied frequently to prevent the skin drying out.AproDerm Emollient Cream is slightly richer than AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, however, is still light and easily absorbed, whilst being cooling and moisturising. It can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further. Ichthammol ointment contains three main ingredients, ichthammol, yellow soft paraffin and wool fat. Nield, L.S. & Kamat, D. (2007) “ Prevention, diagnosis and management of diaper dermatitis.” Clinical Pediatrics, vol. 46(6), pp. 480-486. In conditions such as eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups of this condition. Important information aboutyellow soft paraffin Paraffin free / low paraffin products should be reserved for patients who are intolerant/unsuitable for paraffin containing products. As per Nottinghamshire Emollient Formulary.

Potent topical steroids carry the risk of destabilising psoriasis and side-effects from prolonged use - regular review is required by prescribers.

Uses

Hyperkeratotic - salicylic acid preparation, with topical steroid if appropriate, in combination with tar or calcipotriol/calcitriol. There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. 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. See September 2021, MHRA Drug Safety Update on-the-risk-of-topical-steroid-withdrawal-reactionsfor further information.