AproDerm Gel (500g pump) - Moisturising cream suitable for dry skin, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis – Alcohol Free

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Information on eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions. View or print Eczema, Psoriasisand other Dry Skin ConditionsPDFs for patients. Frequency of application will depend on the severityof the skin condition. In general, it is recommended that AproDermGel should be applied liberally to the affected areas of the skin on a regular basis and as often as required or as directed by your doctor.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unlikely to have any ill effects when the product is used as directed If you have eczema or psoriasis continue using AproDerm ® Gel is recommended to reduce the risk of flare-ups. Safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding as AproDerm ® Colloidal Oat Cream is unlikely to have any ill effects when used as directed, however if you are unsure feel free to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.Apply AproDerm ® Gel regularly, liberally and frequently using gentle strokes and following the direction of hair growth to keep your skin soft and moisturised.

Leave a thin layer of gelon the skin and simply allow it to be absorbed by your skin – this can take about 10 minutes. AproDerm ® Gel is free from SLS, parabens, triethanolamine, fragrances and colours, these excipients are recognised potential irritants and sensitisers as listed by MIMS 2. They can be found in many emollients and can aggravate already sensitive skin causing reactions that result in the development of skin inflammation and itchiness. This would encourage a patient to scratch their skin preventing it from repairing and could cause further damage which is why these excipients are absent from AproDerm ® Gel hence it can be considered that the risk of a reaction to a patient will be greatly reduced thus aiding compliance. A highly moisturising emollient gel without the greasiness of an ointment. Some patients may find ointments unpleasant to apply as they can make clothes greasy and therefore they may be less likely to continue using them. Patients should also be reminded to continue applying AproDerm ® Gel once their skin has improved to prevent the risk of flare-ups.

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Apply AproDermGelregularly,liberallyandfrequentlyto the affected area, smoothing onto the skin usinggentle strokesand following thedirection of hair growth. As with all emollients, before applying AproDerm ® Gel for the first time patients should test it on a small area of skin and leave for 48 hours. If there is no reaction or irritation they can then apply all over the affected area. This limits any potential reaction to a small area.