Formulary Chapter 13: Skin - Full Chapter
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Emollients should be applied immediately after washing or bathing to maximise the effect of skin hydration. |
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Emollients - preparations containing urea |
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Emollients - with antimicrobials |
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Emollient bath and shower preparations |
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Emollient bath additives should be added to bath water; hydration can be improved by soaking in the bath for 10–20 minutes. Some bath emollients can be applied to wet skin undiluted and rinsed off.
Preparations containing an antibacterial should be avoided unless infection is present or is a frequent complication. |
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Cytotoxic Drug
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Controlled Drug
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High Cost Medicine
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Cancer Drugs Fund
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NHS England |
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Homecare |
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CCG |
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High Cost Drug Approval System |
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Traffic Light Status Information
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