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Skin LubricantAka: Emollient, Bland Emollient, Moisturizer, Moisturizing Lotion

Indications
1. Dry Skin Management
2. Pruritus Management
Mechanism
1. Lotions and creams trap existing moisture in skin
2. Moisturizing is a misnomer
  1. Lotions and creams do not add moisture to skin
3. Hypoallergenic agents are preferred
  1. Fragrance free
  2. Dye free
4. Moisture trapping effectiveness
  1. Best moisture trapping: Oils (e.g. Petroleum Jelly)
  2. Moderate moisture trapping: Creams
  3. Least moisture trapping: Lotions
Technique
1. Apply to affected area immediately after bathing
  1. Pat dry and apply lotion or cream
2. Apply periodically throughout day
3. Apply each time skin is washed
Preparations
1. Most effective agents are bland emollients
  1. Mineral Oil
  2. Vegetable shortening (Crisco)
  3. Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline)
    1. Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline)
    2. Oils
2. Moderately effective agents (cream better than lotion)
  1. Vanicream
  2. Eucerin
  3. Lubriderm
  4. Aveeno lotion
  5. Moisturel
  6. Curel
  7. Neutrogena

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