Dermacool Plus 2% Menthol Aqueous Cream – 100g

Product Information

They help prevent patches of inflammation and flare-ups of these conditions. Types of emollients Lotions

The menthol within Dermacool triggers the cold receptors in the skin to provide a cooling and soothing relief. It also works to restore natural moisture levels in the skin to prevent it from becoming dehydrated and dry. Your doctor or pharmacist will talk to you about which type of emollient will work best for your skin condition. It may help to apply an emollient before and after swimming. Leave enough time for it to be absorbed into your skin before you swim.If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to a GP, nurse or pharmacist. Safety advice when using emollients Fire safety

If you're using a steroid cream or another treatment for your skin condition, wait 20 to 30 minutes between using an emollient and using the other treatment. Ask a doctor which one to use first. This product can make skin and surfaces slippery after use. As a result, patients should be advised to take care following use, especially when entering or leaving the bath/shower. It should be used with care in children under 12 years, Dermacool recommend using Dermacool LITE on those under 12 years of age. It is specially formulated for those with irritated skin and differs from other aqueous creams thanks to its 2% menthol content. Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis.Emulsifying ointment (contains emulsifying wax which itself contains cetostearyl alcohol and sodium lauryl sulfate) 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.

Dermacool Menthol in Aqueous Cream 5% 100g cools & soothes dry, irritated and very itchy skin often associated with several medical conditions, especially in the elderly. Treatments Find every kind of best treatment near you, We British Chemist UK online pharmacy retailer and registered pharmacy with the MHRA and GPhC. You may need to experiment with different emollients or try a combination. For example, you may decide to use a cream during the day and an ointment at night. How to wash with emollients Certain activities, such as gardening, can irritate the skin. It may help to apply an emollient before doing these.

This avoids diluting the effect of the treatment and spreading it to areas of skin that do not need it. When to apply emollients The emollient should be applied as soon as you have patted your skin dry to make sure it's properly absorbed. Skin reactions