Diprobase Cream - For many people with eczema, an emollient cream is the right choice. It helps to soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin and prevent moisture loss. It works by providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface.
Although not as long lasting or simple as an ointment, creams are less greasy and may be more cosmetically acceptable, particularly when used during the day. Diprobase Cream has been soothing, healing and protecting the nation’s sore skin for over 25 years, and is still the most prescribed brand in primary care and the most used brand in secondary care.
How does it work?
Diprobase cream doesn't contain any active ingredients as such. It is made from a mixture of liquid and white soft paraffins and water, to produce a moisturiser that is lighter and less greasy than Diprobase ointment.
Dry skin results from lack of water in the outer layer of skin cells. When this layer becomes dehydrated it loses its flexibility and becomes cracked, scaly and sometimes itchy. The skin dries out when too much water evaporates from its surface. This increases as we get older and is made worse by washing, because hot water and soap remove the layer of natural oil on the skin surface.
Why is a moisturiser such as Diprobase important?
Moisturisers are helpful for all dry skin conditions, particularly eczema and dermatitis, which get worse when the skin is allowed to dry out. Used regularly they help restore the skin's smoothness, softness and flexibility by helping the skin retain moisture. They should be applied frequently, particularly before or after washing, to prevent the skin drying out.
In conditions such as eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once the skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups of this condition.
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