Emollient 50 Paraffin (Bells), 250 g

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Protect your hands with emollient (and perhaps wear gloves) before handling substances such as sand, certain foods, paint and clay, so they don’t irritate your skin. As emollients are usually applied to the body with touch, this can cause problems. The result of not applying enough emollients can also alter sensation, with the feel of dry and scaly skin. Practically, to try and prevent itch and stop your son’s eczema from flaring, it is important to try and find an emollient he can tolerate. Emollients come in different formulations and have different textures, including greasy ointments, oily creams, lighter gels and even sprays. So, do try a variety – sprays can work well for people who don’t like being touched or dislike the texture of emollient on their skin. topical corticosteroids – creams and ointments used to reduce swelling and redness during flare-ups For advice and guidance to help minimise the risk when using emollients, talk to your local Fire and Rescue Service.

You may need to gradually reduce the amount you use and how often you use it before stopping completely. This reduces the chance of symptoms returning, or causing a reaction if you stop your treatment suddenly. You can store your emollient at room temperature, or in the airing cupboard if you like it warm (but do not put your emollient on a hot radiator as this will encourage the growth of bacteria). Coldness helps soothe itch, so you may prefer to store emollient cream in the fridge (but do not freeze, and do not put emollient ointments in the fridge).When you do apply products, warn your son you are about to touch him and approach him from the front. Gradually introduce different textures to touch (for example, have a box of small pots of Sprays are spray-on ointments, and contain ingredients such as white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin and fractionated coconut oil dissolved in silicone (to enable the spray action). Emollient spray is particularly useful for treating hard-to-reach areas of skin. Skin creams, sometimes known as emollients are used by many people every day to help manage different dry skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis.

This was exactly what I wanted for my son. He has very bad exzema and this cream works wonders to put on in the shower In some cases, a GP may prescribe medicated bandages, clothing or wet wraps to wear over areas of skin affected by eczema. Lotions contain the least amount of oil so are not greasy, but can be less effective. Creams are somewhere in between. For use as bath additive: Dissolve in hot water. Use as a soap substitute. Care should be taken as bath surface can become slippery. After bathing, gently pat the skin with a clean towel.If you have been using a particular emollient for some time, it may eventually become less effective or may start to irritate your skin.

Lotions are good for hairy or damaged areas of skin (such as weeping eczema – where pus is seeping out of damaged areas of skin). This is because lotions are thin and spread easily, but they're not very moisturising. Sprays Topical corticosteroids can be prescribed in different strengths, depending on the severity of your atopic eczema and the areas of skin affected. Julie Van Onselen, Dermatology Nurse Adviser to NES, says: For people on the autistic spectrum or with sensory processing issues, managing eczema can be a real challenge. It is not uncommon for children and adults alike to have heightened or reduced sensitivity to sights, sounds, taste, smells, textures and touch. Adults with sensory issues have said that even a gentle touch can feel like fire or barbed wire, so it’s important to find the best solution.

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Ordinary wash products (soap, wipes, bubble bath and other cosmetic creams and gels for the bath and shower) should be avoided as they are alkaline and contain detergent and fragrance, which have the potential to dry out and irritate the skin. Certain activities, such as gardening, can irritate the skin. It may help to apply an emollient before doing these. 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

changes in skin colour – usually, skin lightening after many months of using very strong steroids, but most lightening after eczema is a "footprint" of old inflammation and nothing to do with treatments Creams contain a mixture of fat and water, and feel light and cool on the skin. They are quite easy to spread over sore and weeping skin and are not greasy, so many people prefer them to ointments for daytime use. Like lotions, creams need to contain preservatives, which can cause sensitivity in some people. Creams need to be used liberally and applied frequently (every 3-4 hours) to effectively repair the skin barrier and stop the skin drying out. Humectant creams (containing natural moisturisers such as glycerine or urea) effectively repair the skin barrier and only need to be applied twice a day. A dermatologist may also offer additional support to help you use your treatments correctly, such as demonstrations from specialist nurses, and they may be able to refer you for psychological support if you feel you need it. Complementary therapies you can choose whether to apply your emollient or corticosteroid first, but ideally wait around 30 minutes until it has soaked into your skin, or apply the corticosteroid at a different time of day (such as at night)This product can be absorbed by dressings, clothing and bedding which can cause them to become easily ignited. an overheating, burning sensation or stinging that does not settle after a few days of treatment – usually caused by a reaction to a certain ingredient in the emollient The risk of severe and fatal burns with emollients containing more than 50% paraffins was communicated in January 2008 and April 2016 via Drug Safety Update, in addition to the National Patient Safety Agency alert in 2007. Emollients are available in different formulations: lotions, creams, gels, sprays and ointments. They are all applied directly to the skin.