Dermol

• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Ichtyosis
• Elderly pruritus

What is an emollient and how does it work?

An emollient is a skincare ingredient that softens and soothes the skin, typically found in creams, lotions, or ointments. It helps to improve the appearance and feel of dry, rough, or scaly skin by reducing flaking and itching and restoring the skin's suppleness. Emollients work by creating a barrier on the skin's surface that helps to retain moisture and reduce water loss, keeping the skin moisturised and preventing it from drying out.

What does it mean that Dermol has antimicrobial properties?

Antimicrobial properties mean that Dermol kills microorganisms or stops their growth on the skin. This can help when treating skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis as it helps combat bacteria on the skin that can worsen the symptoms. The antimicrobial properties can also help prevent inflammation caused by scratching itchy skin.

How do the different Dermol products vary in terms of ingredients?

The ingredients across the Dermol range are identical in terms of what they contain, but the amount varies making them suitable for different types of applications. For example, the bath additive and wash formulations are more liquid than the creams, making the suitable as a soap substitute. On the other hand, the cram and lotion are thicker in formulation making them more suitable as a leave-on application. Common for all Dermol products is that they combine emollients with antimicrobial ingredients to help treat symptoms of dry and scaly or inflamed skin.

How can Dermol products help treat elderly pruritus?

Elderly pruritus, which also sometimes is referred to as senile pruritus, is a skin condition common in elderly people and is characterised by intense itching. In general acute itch lasting less than six months can have a protective function of the body but longer periods than this is referred to as chronic itch. Elderly pruritus can have a significant impact on quality of life, for example causing sleep disturbances or leading to psychological issues such as depression or anxiety. Dermol products can help treat the symptoms associated with this condition as their products help moisturise the skin and treat red, flaky or inflamed skin.

How can Dermol products help treat eczema?

Common symptoms of eczema include:

• Intense itching
• Dry and scaly skin
• Redness and or inflammation
• Rash
• Red bumps or patches
• Crusting or scabbing
• Thickened and sometimes leathery skin

Dermol offers skincare products to help treat these symptoms. The products include emollients that create a barrier on the skin to help lock in moisture and in that way reduce the common symptoms of eczema, and the antimicrobial ingredients help prevent inflammation by killing bacteria on the surface of the skin.

How can Dermol products help treat ichthyosis?

Ichthyosis is a group of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, scaly, and thickened skin. Dermol products can be a symptomatic treatment option for ichthyosis because they help to moisturize and soften the skin, reduce itching and scaling, and improve the skin's barrier function.

How can Dermol products help treat psoriasis?

Dermol products can help treat psoriasis which is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin. Dermol products work by moisturising the skin and creating a barrier on the surface of the skin that helps to reduce water loss.

Do Dermol products contain steroids?

No, Dermol products do not contain any steroids.