Dermol range

Dermol range

Dermol antimicrobial emollients are indicated for the management of dry and pruritic skin conditions, especially eczema and dermatitis.

Dermol breaks the itch scratch vicious circle in two ways:

  • The antimicrobials combat Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus colonisation levels are especially high in atopic skin), and consequently reduce the itchy inflammatory reaction to the bacterial superantigenic exotoxins.
  • The two emollients soothe and rehydrate dry skin, relieving the irritation caused by dryness and helping to restore a normal skin barrier function.

To read more about the link between S.aureus and atopic eczema, please click here.

Formulated for all ages, the Dermol range offers five different presentations:

NEW Dermol Wash, as a wash avoiding soap
Dermol 200 Shower, under the shower
Dermol 500 Lotion, on dry skin as a leave-on lotion or soap substitute
Dermol Cream, on very dry skin as a leave-on cream or soap substitute
Dermol 600 Bath, in the bath water

Infection control, hand washing and irritant dermatitis are unfortunately often linked.

  • Dermol Lotion has been shown to be an effective, well tolerated hand wash. Click here to read the article on MRSA and hand washing.
  • To view and print out hand washing techniques, click here.
  • The difference between antiseptics and antibiotics is often misinterpreted. To find out further information about antiseptics versus antibiotics, click here.

Development of antibiotic resistant strains of S. aureus such as methicillin resistant (MRSA) and fusidic acid resistant (FRSA) can be a problem in Dermatology. Recently, the Dermol range has been shown to exhibit significant antimicrobial activity against MRSA and FRSA, click here to access data from the study presented as a poster plus a brief Dermal summary of its content.

Patient advice leaflets available:

Eczema management - a guide for patients

NEW Dermol Wash
benzalkonium chloride 0.1% w/w, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride 0.1% w/w, liquid paraffin 2.5% w/w, isopropyl myristate 2.5% w/w cutaneous emulsion
200 ml bottle with pump dispenser £3.55 (NHS price ex. VAT) [P]
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Dermol 200 Shower Emollient
benzalkonium chloride 0.1% w/w, chlorhexidine hydrochloride 0.1% w/w, liquid paraffin 2.5% w/w, isopropyl myristate 2.5% w/w cutaneous emulsion
200 ml bottle with hooked overcap £3.55 (NHS price ex. VAT) [P]
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Dermol 500 Lotion
benzalkonium chloride 0.1% w/w, chlorhexidine hydrochloride 0.1% w/w, liquid paraffin 2.5% w/w, isopropyl myristate 2.5% w/w cutaneous emulsion
500 ml bottle with pump dispenser £6.04 (NHS price ex. VAT) [P]
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Dermol Cream
benzalkonium chloride 0.1% w/w, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride 0.1% w/w, liquid paraffin 10.0% w/w, isopropyl myristate 10.0% w/w cream
100g tube £2.86, 500g pump dispenser £6.63 (NHS price ex. VAT) [P]
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Dermol 600 Bath Emollient
benzalkonium chloride 0.5% w/w, liquid paraffin 25.0% w/w, isopropyl myristate 25.0% w/w bath additive
600 ml bottle with measuring cap £7.55 (NHS price ex. VAT) [P]
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PIL