Linotar Moisturising Cream 250g
code: 871 491
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$17.95
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Linotar is a range of products that have been developed specifically to treat eczema. The active ingredient in Linotar is coal tar. Linotar is prepared using a unique method that makes it very different from other tar preparations you might have tried in the past. Linotar has less odour than other tar preparations and is less likely to stain your skin, clothes or bedding.
How does Linotar work?
Coal tar – the tar found in Linotar – reduces the skin inflammation and itch that occur in eczema, and is also a mild antiseptic. Other types of tar (such as pine tar) do not reduce inflammation and only help with itch.2
When skin has been inflamed for a long period it may also become thicker than usual. Tars can help treat eczema by reducing the thickness of the outer layer of skin. This in turn allows more of the preparation to reach the inner layers of the skin.
Preparations that contain tar are recommended for treating dryness and thickened skin in chronic eczema, or for treating acute eczema after the initial flare has settled.2
Linotar medication is available in three different concentrations.
Two Linotar emollients are available. They can be used as a moisturiser as often as required.
Linotar products are available from pharmacies throughout Australia.
Applying medications, moisturisers and other preparations to the skin is only one aspect of eczema management. It is important that people with eczema take care of their skin by keeping it moist and avoiding situations that can irritate the condition.
Applying Linotar
1 Ensure skin is clean and dry
2 Apply Linotar solution and allow to dry
- If the solution does not dry within 2 minutes, too much produce has been used
3 Apply Linotar Lotion or Linotar Cream as a moisturiser
- Use Lotion for the scalp and face, and Cream for the body
4 Repeat the application of Linotar solution 2-3 times per day
- Linotar Lotion and Linotar Cream can be used as a moisturiser as often as required
