Treatment of Dry Skin Conditions Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered
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Treatment of Dry Skin Conditions Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered
Treatment of Dry Skin Conditions Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered This leaflet is designed to help parents understand and treat minor dry skin conditions. Skin Care n Oil based ointments (eg Epaderm, Hydromol Diprobase, emulsifying ointment and 50/50 paraffin mix) are currently recommended for treating dry skin instead of olive or grape seed oil. They can be bought over the counter at your chemist. These are used as a moisturiser, bath additive, and soap substitute for dry skin conditions. n Use a spoon to get the ointment out of the pot to reduce contamination. n The skin care routine needs to be done at least twice daily, more if baby’s skin is very dry or causing distress to the baby. Baby needs a bath once a day and moisturising the other end of the day. Skin care routine 2 n To use the ointment as a bath additive, dissolve 1 teaspoon of the ointment in 1 cupful of hot water, and then add to bath water. n As a soap substitute to cleanse skin, rub a spoonful in your hands to soften it down, it can then be used to wash baby. Be careful that baby will be slippery! After the bath, pat baby dry. n As a moisturiser after/between bath time, rub a spoonful of ointment on your hands. Apply onto baby in single downward strokes. Do not rub in. There should be a visible layer of ointment, dress baby after application. Treatment of dry skin conditions Hints to reduce chances of baby’s skin becoming sore. n Only use water to clean the baby’s bottom, or an emollient cream and water if the ‘poo’ is sticky. n Do not use baby wipes, this will undo all the good you have done during the moisturising routine. n Sometimes baby may have soreness on their face, this could be because baby is sensitive to perfume/ aftershave, air fresheners, perfumed candles etc. n Use non biological washing powder for the whole family. There are many reasons why a baby may develop areas of dry skin and there may not always be a cause. If you see a pattern emerging when your childs’ skin flares up, make a note and discuss it with your Health Visitor or GP. References and further information Atopic Eczema in Children up to 12 Years. NICE Guidance 57 Available at www.nice.org.uk [Last Accessed October 2011] NHS Constitution. Information on your rights and responsibilities. Available at www.nhs.uk/aboutnhs/ constitution [Last Accessed March 2010] Treatment of dry skin conditions 3 How to contact us: www.nbt.nhs.uk/dermatology H If you or the individual you are caring for need support reading this leaflet please ask a member of staff for advice. © North Bristol NHS Trust. First Published December 2011. Review due December 2013. NBT002565
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