TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Important: Therapy notes
Emollients useful for scaly conditions (Formulary)
Refer to guidance on the Use of emollients.
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Dosage:
With very scaly or crusted conditions (eg plaque psoriasis), application of lukewarm olive oil to scaly areas, after bathing and drying, and before applying emollients or other topical treatments, can gently remove scale or crusts and be very soothing.