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Boils, carbuncles, folliculitis, paronychia and staphylococcal whitlow - Management
Mild folliculitis: antiseptic-emollient products
Age from 1 month onwards
Dermol 200 Shower Emollient
Dermol 200 shower emollient
Use as a soap substitute and wash the affected area(s) once a day.
Supply 200 ml.
Dermol 600 Bath Emollient
Dermol 600 bath emollient
Add to the bath water and use to wash the affected area once a day.
Supply 600 ml.
Emulsiderm bath emollient
Emulsiderm emollient
Add to the bath water and use to wash the affected area once a day.
Supply 300 ml.
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