What is Ugueuntum M Protective Cream 100g
Uguentum M is an emollient cream that smooths and softens dry, cracked and damaged skin. It replaces oils found in your skin and prevents your skin from losing moisture. The protective formula can also be used to treat symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema, pruritus and ichthyosis.
What Causes Dry Skin?
Many factors can cause dry skin including:
- Weather – When temperatures and humidity levels plummet, it can cause our skin to lose moisture
- Heat – Central heating, fireplaces and heaters all reduce humidity and dry your skin out
- Hot baths and showers – Taking long, hot showers or baths can cause dry skin
- Swimming – spending a long time in chlorinated pools can strip our skin of its natural oils and cause dry skin
- Harsh soaps and detergents – Many soaps, detergents and shampoos strip moisture from the skin, as they are formulated to remove oil
Symptoms of dry skin
- Skin feeling tight
- Skin that looks and feels rough
- Itching
- Flaking, scaling or peeling
- Fine lines or cracks
- Redness
- Sensitivity
Conditions that cause dry skin
Dry skin can also be a symptom of a long term skin condition.
Eczema
A skin condition that makes the skin itchy, red, dry and cracked. It can affect any part of the body but most commonly affects the backs or front of knees, outside or inside the elbows and around the neck, hands, cheeks or scalp.
Ichthyosis
There are 20 different types of Ichthyosis. Some types are inherited from birth, whereas others are acquired during adulthood. This condition causes widespread and persistent thick, dry, ‘fish-scale’ skin.
Pruritus
Also known as itchy skin, pruritus is common in older adults as skin tends to become drier with age and can be caused or worsened by dry skin. Common symptoms include redness and skin that is dry, cracked, leathery or blistered
Why is moisturising important?
Moisturising our skin is important to replenish our skin’s protective barrier, which prevents bacteria and germs from penetrating or skin and causing infection. If our skin becomes dehydrated and dry, it compromises the following functions:
- Protection – Providing a barrier against harmful germs that can cause infection
- Preventing dryness – The natural fats that maintain your skin’s protective barrier (known as lipids) regulate moisture and minimise water loss to prevent the skin from becoming tight or dry
- Preventing bacteria growth – Moisture balances the skin which prevents the invasion of bacteria and fungi
- Regeneration – Moisturised skin can generate new skin cells far easier than dry skin
Moisturising our skin regularly helps to keep our skin hydrated and it’s protective barrier strengthened against infection.
What is an emollient?
Dry skin happens when the skin’s natural protective barrier is weakened. This can cause moisture loss and allows irritants to penetrate the skin, which leaves skin itchy and flaky. Emollients are moisturising treatments that are applied directly to the skin to provide hydration and strengthen this natural barrier. They create a protective film across the skin to trap in moisture. Emollients are used to soothe and relieve dry skin conditions such as eczema, pruritus and ichthyosis by keeping the skin hydrated and flexible to avoid cracks and discomfort.
How does Uguentum M work?
Unguentum M is formulated to treat dry, cracked and damaged skin, as well as dry skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, pruritus and ichthyosis. The cream is made with a combination of liquid and white soft paraffin that provides a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss and keep your skin hydrated. It can also be used in place of, soap when washing, to prevent the skin from drying out.
How to use Uguentum
Always use this medicine exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor/pharmacist has instructed.
This medicine is for external use only. It would be beneficial to apply this product after taking a bath, to lock in moisture.
Ensure that your hands are clean and apply a small amount of Uguentum to the affected area. Apply 3 times a day or as often as required.
When using Uguentum as a soap
Wet your skin and cleanse using Uguentum in the same way as you would use soap or shower gel. Rinse with water and pat the skin dry with a towel. Do NOT rub the skin as you might remove the product.
Warnings
- If you have very sore skin, you may experience a short tingling sensation when you use this medicine, but your skin should feel soothed afterwards
- When using this medicine as a protective cream, apply a small amount before or straight after coming into contact with a possible source of irritation (e.g. water, detergents etc
When should this product NOT be used?
Do NOT use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list). Avoid this product coming into contact with eyes or on mucous membranes. Speak to a doctor or a Chemist 4U pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or are taking other medications before taking this product.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. If you experience any kind of skin rash, burning sensation, allergic contact dermatitis or itchiness after using this product, discontinue use. If side effects persist, seek medical advice from a doctor or a Chemist 4U pharmacist.
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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