Sorbaderm Barrier Cream 92g

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If this is not possible, you must take steps to ensure you are safe when you smoke or use naked flames. For example, by using a flameless lighter or e-cigarette, and removing long sleeved or baggy clothing before using a gas hob. Change and wash clothes and bedding of the preparations concerned. The dermatology section of the formulary contains a full range of suitable products to meet the Most people only need to use the medicine once or twice a day for 3 to 7 days. Occasionally a doctor may suggest using it less frequently over a longer period of time.

Emollients are used to hydrate the skin. Their effects are short lived and they should be applied frequently. To be effective, adequate quantities of emollients should be prescribed. Suitable quantities to prescribe: see Emollient Prescribing Guidelines These recommended amounts are for twice daily application for an adult. To keep the skin well hydrated, leave-on emollients should be applied in adequate amounts to sufficiently cover dry and inflamed areas. 500g = 1 tub or pump dispenser. Quantities required will vary with the size of the patient, the severity and extent of skin dryness. For children approximately half this amount is suitable. For advice and guidance to help minimise the risk when using emollients, talk to your local Fire and Rescue Service. Patient concordance and compliance with prescribed dermatology treatments is largely dependent on the cosmetic acceptability If you’ve been using topical corticosteroids for a long time, it’s a good idea to ask your doctor to review your treatment. Reporting side effects

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The Yellow Card Scheme allows you to report suspected side effects from any type of medicine you're taking. It's run by the medicines safety watchdog called the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Most adults and children can use topical corticosteroids safely, but there are situations when they are not recommended.

Unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, follow the directions on the patient information leaflet that comes with the medicine. This will give details of how much to apply and how often. The medicine should only be applied to affected areas of skin. Gently smooth a thin layer onto your skin in the direction the hair grows. Wash your hands before and after you've applied the medicine, unless you are treating an area on your hands. not recommended because it may cause stinging in a a high proportion of patients. Advise patients not to dip hands into tubs of

If you're using both topical corticosteroids and emollients, wait 20 to 30 minutes between using them. Fingertip units If potent or very potent topical corticosteroids are used for a long time or over a large area, there's a risk of the medicine being absorbed into the bloodstream and causing internal side effects, such as:

https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/emollients-and-risk-of-severe-and-fatal-burns-new-resources-available stretch marks, which are likely to be permanent, although they'll probably become less noticeable over time

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Very potent topical corticosteroids are not usually prescribed for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for very young children. Sometimes you may be prescribed them under the supervision of a skincare specialist (dermatologist). How to use topical corticosteroids If you stop using topical corticosteroids after using them continuously for a long time (usually over 12 months in adults), you may have a withdrawal reaction. These can sometimes be severe. Your doctor may advise stopping the treatment gradually to avoid this. thinning of the skin, which can make the affected skin more vulnerable to damage; for example, you may bruise more easily