Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Products

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant is a smooth, viscous, fragrance-free moisture barrier that helps prevent and protect chafed, chapped, cracked dry skin. Suitable for daily use, Proshield Plus Skin Protectant adheres well to moist and dry skin and is easy to remove.

Pro-Sil Gel

Silicone stick that features patented silicone scar therapy technology, delivering scar management with a glide-on applicator makes treating your scars easier.

Protopic

The mechanism of action of tacrolimus in atopic dermatitis is not fully understood. Whilethe following have been observed, the clinical significance of these observations in atopicdermatitis is not known. Via its binding to a specific cytoplasmic immunophilin (FKBP12),tacrolimus inhibits calcium-dependent signal transduction pathways in T cells, therebypreventing the transcription and synthesis of IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5 and other cytokines such asGM-CSF, TNF-α and IFN-γ. In patients with atopic dermatitis, improvement of skin lesionsduring treatment with tacrolimus ointment was associated with reduced Fc receptorexpression on Langerhans cells and a reduction of their hyperstimulatory activity towards Tcells. Tacrolimus ointment does not affect collagen synthesis in humans.

Psoriderm Cream

Psoriderm Cream is a coal tar preparation. Coal tar has been used dermatologically for hundreds of years and has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis. The precise mechanism of action of coal tar is not understood, largely as a result of it comprising up to 10,000 components. There is evidence that topical application of coal tar improves psoriasis by reducing the excessive rate of mitotic epidermal cell division.

QV Bath Oil

QV Bath Oil

A non-greasy, soap-free bath oil suitable for large areas of dry or sensitive skin. It is fragrance free, lanolin free, colour free, preservative free, dermatologically tested, and hypoallergenic.

QV Cream

QV Cream

A rich, protective cream that replenishes and helps repair dry skin. This 24-hour moisturising cream is also pH balanced, fragrance free, lanolin free, colour free, non-comedogenic, dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.

QV Gentle Wash

QV Gentle Wash

A soap-free, foaming liquid wash. It contains 15% Glycerin. It is formulated for use on dry or sensitive skin, and is pH balanced, fragrance free, lanolin free, colour free, non-comedogenic, dermatologically and Ophthalmologist tested, and hypoallergenic.

QV Intensive Ointment

QV Intensive Ointment

Soothing and non-greasy, this highly emollient balm is suitable for areas of very dry skin. It is fragrance free, colour free, preservative free, water free, lanolin free, and non-comedogenic.

QV Skin Lotion

QV Skin Lotion

A light, 24-hour moisturising lotion to help prevent and relieve dry skin. It is pH balanced, fragrance free, colour free, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and has a dermatological formula.

Red Alert Cleanse

Red Alert Cleanse

Helps prevent the appearance of skin redness by gently cleansing the skin without stripping the natural protective oils. Helps relieve and calm irritated skin and provides environmental protection. Contains Teprenone, a patented anti-redness active ingredient that aids the reduction of skin hypersensitivity; vitamin K, which helps strengthen the capillary wall at the site of damage, reducing the appearance of skin redness; sweet orange oil, which has soothing and anti- inflammatory properties. Helps relieve and calm irritated skin and provides environmental protection.