Yellow Soft Paraffin BP (Petroleum Jelly), 15g, Pack of 2

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In a histology or pathology laboratory, paraffin wax is used to impregnate tissue prior to sectioning thin samples. Water is removed from the tissue through ascending strengths of alcohol (75% to absolute), and then that is cleared in an organic solvent such as xylene. The tissue is then placed in paraffin wax for several hours, then set in a mold with wax to cool and solidify. Sections are then cut on a microtome. No new patients to receive prescriptions in primary care. Patients already receiving Red Medicines in primary care should be handled on a case by case basis with the support of the Medicines Optimisation team. Rowe, J., McCall, E. & Kent, B. (2008) “ Clinical effectiveness of barrier preparations in the prevention and treatment of nappy dermatitis in infants and preschool children of nappy age.” International Journal of Evidence Based Healthcare, vol. 6, pp. 3-23.

Emollient Formulary - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS

First choice - Dermol ® 500 Lotion (less greasy than Dermol ® cream). Recommended for aditional use as soap substitute. Nield, L.S. & Kamat, D. (2007) “ Prevention, diagnosis and management of diaper dermatitis.” Clinical Pediatrics, vol. 46(6), pp. 480-486.

Emollients

Adam, R., Schnetz, B., Mathey, P., Pericoi, M. & de Prost, Y. (2009) “ Clinical demonstration of skin mildness and suitability for sensitive infant skin of a new baby wipe.” Pediatric Dermatology, vol. 26(5), pp. 506-513. Potent topical steroids carry the risk of destabilising psoriasis and side-effects from prolonged use - regular review is required by prescribers. Scalp - application of olive or coconut oil to scalp; leave overnight to remove scale and wash out with tar based shampoo. Short-term intermittent potent steroidscalp preparationor a combination potent steroid and vitamin Danaloguescalp applicationis recommended. Coal tar shampoos may be used but not alone for severe scalp psoriasis. If hairline affected, topical steroids can be helpful, although caution with more potent steroids is required. For further information on self-care & the NHS, please refer to https://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines/conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed/ extensive disease (for example > 20% skin involved) orthose who do not respond to topical therapy and score 6 or above on DLQI assessment or where topical therapy is ineffective, such as nail disease or stubborn guttate (to consider phototherapy).

Medicinal forms | Emollient creams and ointments, paraffin

If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and breastfeeding Dithranolscalp application0.4% w/w('dithranol pomade'; dithranol 0.4% w/w, salicylic acid 2% w/w, emulsifying wax BP 25% w/w, liquid paraffin to 100%) 100g Prior agreement must be obtained by the specialist from the primary care provider before prescribing responsibility is transferred. The shared care protocol must have been agreed by the relevant secondary care trust Drugs and Therapeutics Committee(s) (DTC) and approved by the Nottinghamshire APC.

In conditions such as eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups of this condition. Important information aboutyellow soft paraffin Refer patients to secondary care if psoriasis fails to respond adequately to above topical treatment strategies.