If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. However, burning, stinging, redness, or irritation may occur. Most emollients can be used safely and effectively with no side effects. If your condition lasts or gets worse, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention. Long, hot, or frequent bathing/washing can worsen dry skin. For very dry skin, your doctor may instruct you to soak the area before using the product.
#Moist ointment imeme skin
Apply the product after bathing/showering while the skin is still damp. Most moisturizers need water to work well. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Check the label for directions about any areas or types of skin where you should not apply the product (such as on the face, any areas of broken/chapped/cut/irritated/scraped skin, or on a recently shaved area of the skin). Avoid sensitive areas such as your eyes, inside your mouth/nose, and the vaginal/ groin area, unless the label or your doctor directs you otherwise. If you are using this product to help treat radiation skin burns, check with radiation personnel to see if your brand can be applied before radiation therapy.įollow all the directions on the label for proper use. If you are using this product to help treat diaper rash, clean the diaper area well before use and allow the area to dry before applying the product. To treat dry hands, you may need to use the product every time you wash your hands, applying it throughout the day. How often you apply the medication will depend on the product and your skin condition. Apply to the affected areas of the skin as needed or as directed on the label or by your doctor. Check the label to see if you should shake the bottle well before using. Some products need to be shaken before use. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Follow all directions on the product package.
Some products require priming before use. This helps the dead skin cells fall off, helps the skin keep in more water, and leaves the skin feeling smoother and softer. Many products also have ingredients that soften the horny substance (keratin) that holds the top layer of skin cells together (including urea, alpha hydroxy acids such as lactic/citric/glycolic acid, and allantoin). Humectants, including glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol, draw water into the outer layer of skin. Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil and dimethicone are common emollients. Emollients/moisturizers work by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin that traps water in the skin. Dry skin is caused by a loss of water in the upper layer of the skin. Some products (such as zinc oxide, white petrolatum) are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (such as from wetness). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (such as diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy).
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