Epaderm
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Epaderm is an emollient used for the treatment of dry skin, including conditions such as Eczema
It contains emulsifying wax
and yellow soft parafin.
Epaderm is a pale yellow ointment containing two active ingredients, Emulsifying Wax and Yellow Soft Paraffin. It also contains Liquid Paraffin. Epaderm’s unique formulation contains no fragrances, colourings or additives. The emulsifying wax
in Epaderm does contain sodium lauryl sulphate. Epaderm provides a film barrier which aids moisture retention within the skin. It is highly versatile – Epaderm can be used on the skin, in the bath or as a skin cleanser. It therefore offers the three stages of atopic eczema treatment, as suggested for complete emollient therapy.
Developed by doctors at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne specifically for eczema sufferers, Epaderm can be used on a wide range of dry skin conditions and is ideal for use in wrapping. Convenient 125g and 500g tubs are available in hospitals, on Drug Tariff and can be prescribed by nurses
Epaderm is made by Mölnlycke Health Care
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Eczema
Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis . In England, an estimated 5.7 million or about one in every nine people have been diagnosed with the disease by a clinician at some point in their lives.The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions...
It contains emulsifying wax
Emulsifying wax
Emulsifying wax is a cosmetic emulsifying ingredient. The ingredient name is often followed by the initials NF, indicating that it conforms to the specifications of the National Formulary....
and yellow soft parafin.
Epaderm is a pale yellow ointment containing two active ingredients, Emulsifying Wax and Yellow Soft Paraffin. It also contains Liquid Paraffin. Epaderm’s unique formulation contains no fragrances, colourings or additives. The emulsifying wax
Emulsifying wax
Emulsifying wax is a cosmetic emulsifying ingredient. The ingredient name is often followed by the initials NF, indicating that it conforms to the specifications of the National Formulary....
in Epaderm does contain sodium lauryl sulphate. Epaderm provides a film barrier which aids moisture retention within the skin. It is highly versatile – Epaderm can be used on the skin, in the bath or as a skin cleanser. It therefore offers the three stages of atopic eczema treatment, as suggested for complete emollient therapy.
Developed by doctors at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne specifically for eczema sufferers, Epaderm can be used on a wide range of dry skin conditions and is ideal for use in wrapping. Convenient 125g and 500g tubs are available in hospitals, on Drug Tariff and can be prescribed by nurses
Epaderm is made by Mölnlycke Health Care
Mölnlycke Health Care
Mölnlycke Health Care is a Swedish medical devices company headquartered in Gothenburg and active internationally. The company manufactures and sells disposable surgical products such as drapes, gowns, facemasks, and headwear and wound and skin care products such as dressings, compression...
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