Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment, 50g, 1 Count

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Usually, our plasters, such as those from the Universalor Elasticranges, are available in different strip sizes or as a dressing length (which can be cut to the desired size), providing the right coverage for your wound. But depending on where your wound is located, there may be better choices, which will offer the ideal shape, size, material or adhesion tailored to your specific needs. Creates optimal, moist wound healing conditions, which promote the natural healing process of the skin. Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment is free of colourants, fragrances and animal-derived substances. The ointment can be combined with Elastoplast standard plasters, such as Fabric, Sensitive, and Water Resistant plasters. A moist healing environment has been clinically proven to aid and speed up the natural wound healing process. Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment creates a breathable film that protects the wound from external influences while preventing the wound from drying out. This is clinically proven to promote faster wound healing and reduce the risk of scarring. Trust us, if something is used for more than 100 years in cosmeticproducts, it hasadvantages. Chemically speaking, cosmetic grade mineral oil is a complex mixture ofhighly refined saturated hydrocarbons with C15-50 chain length.It is not merely a "by-product" but rather a specifically isolated part of petroleum that is very pure and inert.

An ointment to support and speed up the natural healing of minor superficial wounds like cuts, abrasions and scratches as well as first and smaller second degree burns. Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment (50g) can be used at any stage of the healing process on superficial open wounds and damaged skin. Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment is free of colorants, fragrances and animal-derived substances (vegan). The ointment can be combined with Elastoplast plasters such as Fabric, Plastic, Sensitive and kids plasters.If redness, swelling or pain develops, the condition gets worse or the wound healing process does not start within several days consult a doctor. Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number).

It is a great emollient and moisturizer working mainly by occlusivity.Occlusivity is one of the basic mechanisms of how moisturizers work and it means that mineral oilsits on top of the skin and hinders so-called trans-epidermal water loss, i.e water evaporating out of your skin. When compared to heavy-duty plant oil, extra virgin coconut oil, the two of them were equally efficient and safe as moisturizers in treating xerosis, a skin condition connected to very dry skin.

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The pros of mineral oilcan be interpreted as cons if we look at them from another perspective. Not penetrating the skin but mostly just sitting on top of it and not containing biologically active components, like nice fatty acids and vitamins meanthat mineral oil does not "nourish" the skin in the way plant oils do. Mineral oil doesnot give the skin any extra goodness, it is simply a non-irritating moisturizer working mainly by occlusivity. Scabs on the scalp can largely be treated in the same manner as scabs anywhere else on the body. In some cases they can be a symptom of a separate condition that may require further treatment, such as: Do not use in combination with condoms made out of latex as Elastoplast wound healing ointment can reduce the tear strength and therefore the safety of condoms.

Supports the healing of minor superficial wounds such as cuts, abrasions, scratches, 1st degree and smaller 2nd degree burns. Can be used on damaged, dry, irritated or sensitive skin. Suitable for babies. For protection from dirt and bacteria, cover your wound with an Elastoplast plaster or wound dressing.The Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment is very skin friendly. The gentle formula is dermatologically tested* and is suitable for babies, children and sensitive skin. Wound healing ointment supports the healing of minor superficial wounds such as cuts, abrasions, scratches, 1st degree and smaller 2nd degree burns. Ideal for use on dry, damaged, irritated and sensitive skin. Also suitable for use on babies and young children. Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication.