Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Products

Silkis

Silkis contains calcitriol which inhibits the proliferation and stimulates differentiation of keratinocytes. Calcitriol inhibits proliferation of T cells and normalises the production of various inflammation factors

Siltape

Siltape

Soft silicone fixation tape

Siopel

Siopel

A water-repellent barrier cream with antiseptic properties. It contains cetrimide 0.3% w/w, an effective antiseptic used for wound cleansing. It also contains Dimeticone 1000 10 % w/w, which binds firmly to the skin surface and forms a protective barrier. The cream also contains arachis (peanut) oil.

Skin Prick Test Metal Lancets

Metal lancets with angular shoulders and a small 1mm pricker, without barb so can be used in either orientation. The shaft is 38.1mm long and stiffened by two ridges. Boxes of 200 lancets available.

Skinnies Laundry

Natural laundry product (powder and liquid) containing: vegetable oil soap; aqua; glucose-derived detergent; ethanol; natural anionic detergents; citrates; and citric acid

Skinnies Silk

A clinically proven range of seamless and coloured medical garments designed to be worn continuously for the management of irritated skin caused by mild to moderate atopic eczema, epidermolysis bullosa, palliative care, radiotherapy and as a non-irritant dressing retention. The itch is controlled by using the properties of stretch and seamlessness enabling body temperature regulation and can reduce the frequency and severity of eczema flare-ups

Skinnies Viscose Garments

A range of easy-to-apply, washable garments used in wet and dry wrapping for the treatment of atopic eczema.

Skinnies WEB Garments

A range of easy-to-apply, modular garments for the purpose of dressing retention, where it is necessary for dressing stability and conformity reducing impact damage – enabling improved healing and quality of life

Skinoren

Contains azelaic acid, which inhibits the growth of the Propionibacteria involved in the development of acne and the production of acne-promoting fatty acids. Azelaic acid also reduces the multiplication and keratinisation of keratinocytes, and therefore restricts the formation of comedones.