Sulfur+and+Salicylic+Acid+Cream

=Sulfur and Salicylic Acid Cream=

How it works
Contains two active ingredients, both of which soften the skin cells, making it easier to be removed. Sulfur also has some antifungal action //Salicylic acid - keratolytic, weak antifungal and antibacterial actions Sulfur - keratolytic, weak antifungal//

Questions to Ask
- medical conditions? //diabetes, peripheral vascular disease (due to keratolytic action and peripheral neuropathy)// - allergies? //salicylic acid or sulfur//

How to take
1. Comb wet hair and part to expose affected area 2. Massage cream into scalp 3. Part hair to expose next section and repeat to cover extent of dermatitis 4. Leave on overnight 5. Rinse off thoroughly or shampoo off to remove

Side effects
Infrequent - skin irritation //if this occurs, skin irritation usually gets worse rather than subsiding. However, go back to the doctor if no signs of improvement after 4-5 days//

Other advice?
- do not apply to broken skin, avoid the eyes and mouth (wash hands after application - possible to wash off using sorbolene cream to avoid dryness of affected area with cosmetic soaps - wear a shower cap during the night to avoid staining pillow/bed sheets (use old pillow slips) - stress, alcohol and extreme temperature can aggravate the condition (avoid hot showers) - sun exposure is beneficial - expect improvements within 4-5 days - scaling may increase initially (ungluing of cells)