Aqueous Cream

Advantages: Non perfumed, good for sensitive skin
Disadvantages: Very hard to rub in, messy when used as a soap replacement

...the mainstays of these is aqueous cream, which has been prescribed to him ever since he was a baby. ~~~What is eczema?~~~ Eczema is a group of skin conditions which can affect people of any age. 1 in 5 school age children have the condition, along with 1 in 12 of the adult population. Severity can range from at the mild end dry, hot, itchy patches, to the more severe forms where the skin becomes broken, raw, bleeding and infected. Although eczema ...
...getting infected. ~~~What is Aqueous Cream?~~~ Aqueous cream is a light, supposedly non-greasy moisturiser that leaves an oily film over the skin to prevent moisture loss. It's made from a mixture of emulsifying ointment (which contains paraffin oils) and water with a antimicrobial preservative to help keep it fresh and bug free. The tub I have states that it is “for use as a topical cleanser and emollient” and therefore is not only a moisturiser, ... Read review

Advantages: It moisturises and smoothens
Disadvantages: none

I was introduced to Aqueous Cream after a visit to the Doctor. Few years ago, when my daughter was few weeks old, I noticed dry skin patches on several parts of her body. I was not sure what it was. Since she was my first child and a baby I was very concerned about it. I made an appointment to see the local GP. I was told it was mild eczema. She was given Aqueous Cream. She is older now but she still has the mild eczema. Which is not bad as before. ...
...years time. What is Aqueous Cream ? This is a relatively non-greasy cream compared to other creams or ointments used for eczema. The cream is quickly absorbed by the skin. It is white cream and unperfumed. The cream can be used for many different purposes, in the bath instead of soap, soothing cream, an emollient, It is very good for people with dry skin. It is a good moisturiser under make-up and can be used if you have sun burn, it is soothing. ... Read review

Advantages: in most cases it soothes eczema
Disadvantages: none that i can see

...went and he was prescribed aqueous cream and oilatum for his bath. the change in him was terrific not only his skin but also his mood improved almost overnight. it must be horrible to be constantly itchy, no wonder he was an unhappy bunny alot of the time. unfortunately aqueous cream and oilatum were not enough for my little boy. he had been scratching and his skin had become infected so he needed steroid cream aswell. he needs the steroid cream ...
...any pink bits before they get to the red stage. it is the aqeous cream that is the real saviour, oliver is now 1 year old and he likes having his creams put on - especially when mummy sings the 'this is the way we do the cream' song!! infantile eczema is supposed to fade at about 18 months so me and oliver are hoping that this is the case for him. though when it is under control it is no problem at all ... Read review

Advantages: It softens the skin
Disadvantages: Doesnt help Chronic sufferers

...to tell you about is Aqueous Cream. The Packaging ------------- White tub, with screw top lid. 500g. A lot of shops make there own Aqueous cream. Boots and All chemists sell it as a leading product, so its easily available A label on the front in white with black writing on telling you all about the product, which ill go into more in other categories. The Cost -------- This really depends where you buy it from Most places are around £2.50 ...
...is the Co-op Pharmacy at £1.99 which is great for us as we use loads. Be wary of prescriptions for it as i used to pay over £6 on a prescription until the co-op told me how much it is. The Product ----------- Its a white thick cream, like Sudocream that you use for babies, its very thick, you can tip the tub upside down and it wont come out. It has a slighty oily feel to it that soaks into your skin. It doesnt really smell of anything, which is ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic product, rehydrates well
Disadvantages: Reaction in some children

...no difference. However, with the Aqueous cream we noticed a difference straight away. The skin softened up and began to become smooth and regular. The cracks dissappeared and now we have a perfect baby with perfect Skin. All of this happened less than a week after we started using it. Some caution should be issued though. Not everyone can tollerate the Aqueous Cream. In fact, it may cause a reaction in some children and babies with sensitive skin. ...
...on the majority. This is claimed to be due to the use of preservatives in the cream that give it the shelf life. However, we were lucky and Kami is fine with it. Other Uses? Its not only for flakey babies! It can also be used in the adult world as a cure for chapped or dry skin. Handy in the winter when the wind is up and stripping the moisture from your face. For the guys out there you can use it during and after shaving as it helps to remoisturise ... Read review

Advantages: Starts working immediately
Disadvantages: Horrible mustard colour can stain clothing and skin

...My 18 month old daughter is forever getting nappy rash even though I use barrier creams such as Sudocream. The slightest thing will set nappy rash off. Teething, a cough or cold, change of diet, nappy being left on too long, nappy too tight or loose, etc. I tried everything including Fuller Earth Cream and Aqueous cream but nothing worked until I discovered Metanium. It comes in one size which is a 30mg tube. I know this doesn't sound a lot but it only costs ₤3.30 from Boots and it lasts me approx six months. Application is easy. Just make sure babies bum is nice and clean and dry then just apply a pea sized amount to the effected area, making sure to rub it in as you should still be able to see babies bum through the cream. It's a miracle cream as far as I'm concerned as I'd tried loads of cream and ointments all of which... Read review

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Advantages: The one to use for nappy rash
Disadvantages: yellow can stain

...the cream. Apply sparingly, a little goes a long way. However, in most cases will improve the appearance of your nappy rash in just a few hours and has cleared it up in just one day. So the active ingredients are Titanium dioxide, titanium peroxide, titanium salicylate, which in combination keep your baby's skin dry and takes the sting away from the soreness. Advantages Keeps baby's skin dry and takes away the sting Works better than any other cream I have tried, drapolene, sudocrem, aqueous cream, boots nappy rash cream Disadvantages Mustard yellow, can stain clothes Can be difficult to apply, especially if skin is weepy, in that case leave off nappy until dry and then apply Not an everyday cream, sudocrem will keep nappy rash at bay, is cheaper, smells nice and won't stain Overall Wonderful magic cream for severe... Read review

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Advantages: It works, simple to use
Disadvantages: None

...My youngest daughter was diagnosed with atopic eczema when she was 2 1/2 months old. It started with a small rash on her chest, and over the next few months, it developed so much, that it virtually covered her body. Our GP said to use baby lotion (?!) on the original rash. Needless to say, this did not help at all. When it worsened, we went back and this time he suggested trying E45 cream and then aqueous cream. Again, these had very little effect, as did various bath oils such as Oilatum, which we also tried. By now, the eczema was very bad. At its worst, her legs were weeping because of infection. Her face was terrible. One day, there would be the rash. Then, the next day her cheeks would weep with fluid, and then finally crust over. This would drop off, and the whole cycle would start again. As a last resort, our GP... Read review

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