What is Doublebase used for?
It helps treat dry or chapped skin conditions that may also be itchy, red and sore. Common examples include: psoriasis (scaly, pink patches of skin), elderly pruritus (itchy skin due to ageing), ichthyosis (abnormal scaly skin), various forms of eczema, dermatitis and other dry skin disorders.
Is Doublebase a good Moisturiser?
They are highly moisturising and protective hydrating gels suitable for use in the management of dry skin conditions.
Is Doublebase good for your skin?
Products such as Doublebase Gel contain active ingredients like Isopropyl Myristate and Liquid Paraffin, these are both known as emollients. These ingredients help to soften, moisturise, and protect your skin by trapping moisture in and restoring the normal protective function of the skin.
Is Doublebase a steroid cream?
It is for daily treatment for dry skin prone to flare ups. Containing nicotinamide, a vitamin B derivative with proven anti-inflammatory properties, this clinically effective formulation has been specially designed to help reduce redness and inflammation and does not contain any steroids.
Can you buy double base cream over the counter?
Doublebase Dry Skin and Flare Relief Emollients Doublebase emollients are available from the Dry Skin & Eczema fixture in Boots, or from the healthcare section of all good supermarkets, pharmacies and retailers.
Can you wash with Doublebase Gel?
Doublebase Shower and Doublebase Wash should be used to wash with, in the same way as ordinary shower gels and soaps.
Can I get Doublebase flare relief on prescription?
From Diomed Developments, a family company with over 55 years’ experience in providing prescription solutions for dermatological conditions, Doublebase Diomed Flare Relief Emollient is a unique, dual-action moisturising and anti-inflammatory daily treatment for dry skin prone to flare ups.
Can Doublebase be used as soap?
Soap substitutes such as Doublebase Shower, Doublebase Wash and Doublebase Bath contain emollient oils and are able to gently cleanse the skin without foaming or stripping the skin’s natural oils, providing an effective alternative to foaming shower gels, soaps and bubble baths.
Is sudocrem good for eczema?
Research has shown that Sudocrem can be an effective treatment for diaper rash and eczema, as well as a protective barrier for people with incontinence.
Does Doublebase have steroids?
Can you shower with Doublebase?
Doublebase Emollient Shower Gel may be applied before, during or after showering, with or without a normal cleanser (according to personal preference), to help prevent the drying and irritant effects of normal showering.
Can you use E45 on eczema?
E45 emollients can help rehydrate your skin and support its natural barrier, to stop moisture getting out and irritants getting in. E45 Cream is effective for dry skin conditions like eczema and suitable for use in adults and children over the age of one month.
Is Bepanthen good for eczema?
Bepanthen® Sensiderm Cream is intended for the relief of itch and redness caused by skin irritations on non-wounded skin of babies, children and adults. Such skin irritations occur in conditions like dry skin, atopic dermatitis, eczema, allergic reactions. Bepanthen® Sensiderm Cream can be applied as needed.
Is Doublebase gel a steroid?
Where can I buy doublebase emollients?
Doublebase emollients are available from the Dry Skin & Eczema fixture in Boots, or from the healthcare section of all good supermarkets, pharmacies and retailers. Also available online.
Where can I buy doublebase?
Any local independent pharmacy can obtain Doublebase. Just ask your pharmacist. Clinically proven Dry Skin from Doublebase has been specifically designed to replace oils in the skin, reduce moisture loss and provide highly effective protection against dryness.
What does doublebase gel do for the skin?
The two oils in the Doublebase Gel formulation help soften, moisturise and protect the skin by trapping moisture and restoring the normal protective function of the skin. Doublebase Gel is designed to deliver the emollient ingredients into the skin to make it non-greasy despite its high oil content.
What is doublebase dayleve gel?
Doublebase Dayleve Gel is a long-lasting, highly moisturising and protective hydrating gel to help treat dry or chapped skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis or elderly dry skin.