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

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Other first line options are Epimax ®ointment and Liquid & white soft paraffin ointment (Fifty:50®). A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant. If you use Epaderm in the bath or shower take care to avoid slipping, especially when getting in or out, as the product may make the bath/shower more slippery than usual.

For a lot number with a filling-code such as STBB0728K9, enter it as STBB0728 without the filling-code 'K9'.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. Eucerin ®UreaRepair Plus lotion can be used if lotion required however it has been registered as ‘cosmetic’ rather than as medicines which means that it is notavailable on prescription. Siaw-Sakyi, V. & Mohammed, L. (2012) “ Use of the Proshield system on damaged skin across an acute setting.” Guy’s & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. Poster presentation.

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. Medicines suitable to be prescribed in primary care / general practice after specialist* recommendation or initiation.Coughlin, C., Eichenfield, L. and Frieden, I. (2014) Diaper Dermatitis: Clinical Characteristics and Differential Diagnosis. Pediatric Dermatology. [Online] Vol.31, pp.19-24.

Epimax ®ointment - First line option for severe dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Hydromol ®, Zeroderm ®,Cetraben ®, and Epaderm ®. Atherton, D.J. (2001) “ The aetiology and management of irritant diaper dermatitis.” Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, vol. 15, supplement 1, pp. 1-4.Discourage parents and carers from bringing in and applying their own preparations (e.g. egg white, lavender oil). Epimax ® original cream - First line option for moderately dry skin as per Notts Emollient Formulary. Comparable to Zerobase ®, Cetraben ® and Diprobase ®. Use in confirmed staphylococcal infection e.g. recurrent folliculitis and impetiginised eczema as per Notts Emollient Formulary.