Psoriderm Cream 225ml

Understanding Psoriderm Cream 225ml

Psoriderm Cream 225ml is formulated with two key active ingredients: distilled coal tar and lecithin. Distilled coal tar has been recognised for centuries for its beneficial effects on skin. While its exact mechanism is complex, it is understood to offer mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to relieve discomfort associated with irritated skin.

How Distilled Coal Tar Works for Skin

The distilled coal tar in Psoriderm Cream 225ml works by influencing the skin's natural processes. It is thought to help slow down excessive cell division, which can contribute to the thickening and scaling often seen in areas of dry skin. By supporting a more balanced cell turnover, it can help to reduce the build-up of flaky skin. Additionally, coal tar may assist in breaking down keratin, a protein found in skin, further aiding in the shedding of skin cells from affected areas, thus reducing scaling.

The Role of Lecithin

Lecithin, a phospholipid, is included in this formulation to complement the action of coal tar. It acts as a softening agent, helping to moisturise and make hardened, scaly skin more pliable. This also aids in the absorption of the coal tar into the skin cells, enhancing the overall effectiveness of Psoriderm Cream 225ml.

Psoriderm Cream 225ml is a trusted choice for managing persistent dry, thickened, and scaling skin. Always read the label and patient information leaflet. If symptoms persist or you have any concerns, please speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Adults, children and the elderly:

• Apply to the affected area once or twice daily.

Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

This medicine is for external use on the skin only.

• Avoid getting Psoriderm Cream 225ml in contact with the eyes, mouth, inside of the nose, and genital or rectal areas. Rinse with cold water if accidental contact occurs.
• Do not apply the cream to broken, inflamed or infected areas of skin.
• Wash your hands after applying this medicine to avoid accidentally transferring it to other areas.
• If skin irritation or acne-like eruptions occur, stop using this cream and consult your doctor.
• This cream may stain skin, hair or fabric.
• Coal tar increases the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. You should avoid exposing the skin to direct sunlight after applying this medicine.

Not to be used in:

• Sore, inflamed skin conditions
• Infected or broken areas of skin
• Skin conditions where blisters or pustules containing fluid appear on the skin
• Severe skin conditions with a rapid onset and short duration.

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.

If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Active Ingredients: Distilled coal tar 6% w/w and lecithin 0.4% w/w

Other Ingredients: White soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, polyoxyl 40 stearate, glycerol, phenoxyethanol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), butyl parahydroxybenzoate, isobutyl parahydroxybenzoate, purified water.