What is an emollient bath?

Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it. They cover the skin with a protective film to trap in moisture. Emollients are often used to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis.

What causes eczema in kids?

Cause of Eczema A type of dry, sensitive skin that children inherit. Flare-ups are from skin contact with soap, shampoo, pollen or other irritating substances. About 30% of babies with severe eczema also have food allergies. The most common is cow’s milk.

How do you use emollient eczema?

Every time you wash or take a bath/shower, pat your skin dry afterwards with a soft towel and immediately re-apply your leave-on emollient. Apply emollient gently in the direction of hair growth. Never rub up and down vigorously as this could trigger itching, block hair follicles and create more heat in the skin.

Can staph cause eczema?

Staphylococcus aureus (Staph. aureus) is the bacterium that is most commonly responsible for secondary infection of eczema. It is often associated with hair follicle infections (folliculitis), boils and abscesses. ‘Impetiginized eczema’ is another label or name given to eczema infected with Staph.

How do you use Oilatum JR bath additives?

Oilatum Junior should always be used with water, either added to the water or applied to wet skin. For adults add 1-3 capfuls to an 8 inch bath of water. Soak for 10-20 minutes. Pat dry.

How do you use Oilatum baby emollient bath?

For Infants: Add 1/2 to 2 capfuls to a small bath of water. Apply gently over the entire body with a sponge. Pat dry.

Can you apply too much emollient?

Creams, ointments and lotions Emollients should be applied by smoothing them into the skin along the line of hair growth, rather than rubbing them in. You cannot overdose, as emollients do not contain active medicines which pass through the skin.

How much emollient should I use?

It is recommended that 250–500 g of emollient be applied every week [NICE, 2007a]. The frequency of application will vary depending on the person’s condition and circumstances, but for very dry skin, application of an emollient every 2–3 hours should be considered normal.

Is eczema fungal or bacterial?

An infection from Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, or other bacteria is just one cause of infected eczema. Others include fungal infections (especially from Candida) and viral infections. People with eczema may be more prone to herpes simplex viruses, so it’s important to avoid others who have cold sores.

Can you use Oilatum junior on face?

Once your baby’s skin is clean and dry, carefully moisturise their face, arms, legs, hands and feet with Oilatum Junior Cream, which is clinically tested to significantly reduce itching so can help to support a good night’s sleep when applied before bed. Pay special attention to very dry areas and apply liberally.