Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Products

Phenergan
Sanofi

Phenergan

Phenergan is a potent, long-acting antihistamine with additional anti-emetic central sedative and anticholinergic properties.
Piriton
GSK

Piriton

Piriton contains chlorphenamine maleate which is a potent antihistamine (H1-antagonist)
Pro-Banthine
Kyowa Kirin

Pro-Banthine

Tablets containing 15mg of the antispasmodic propantheline bromide
Pro-Sil Gel
Biodermis

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.
Propecia
Organon Pharma

Propecia

Propecia contains finasteride 1mg, which is a competitive and specific inhibitor of type II 5α-reductase. It inhibits a process responsible for miniaturisation of the scalp hair follicles, which can lead to reversal of the balding process
Proshield Foam & Spray
Smith+Nephew

Proshield Foam & Spray

Proshield Foam and Spray Incontinence Cleanser is a gentle, pH-balanced, no-rinse cleanser to minimise irritation and dryness of the patient’s skin. The product is formulated to help eliminate odour and break down dried stool, reducing the need to scrub delicate tissue. Contains glycerin which may help to moisturise.
Proshield Plus Skin Protectant
Smith+Nephew

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

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.
Protopic
LEO Pharma

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
Dermal Laboratories

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.

Psoriderm Scalp Lotion
Dermal Laboratories

Psoriderm Scalp Lotion

Shampoo containing coal tar that has a mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory that helps to relieve itching.