lanolin
Patient Counselling
Patient Education: Lanolin<1-5>
References
1. Hagemeier NE. Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat. In: Berardi, RR, Ferreri, SP, Remington, TL, eds. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 16th ed. Washington, DC;2009:675-688.
2. Sibbald, D. Diaper Dermatitis. In: McLeod PJ, Allen M, Conly J, eds. Patient Self-Care - Helping Your Patients Make Therapeutic Choices. 2nd ed. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Pharmacists Association; 2010: 534-545.
3. Nguyen J, Chesnut G, James W, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis by lanolin (wool) contained in an emollient in three postsurgical patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010;(62)6:1064-65.
4. Kiechl-Hohlendorfer U, Berger C, Inzinger R. The effect of daily treatment with an olive oil/lanolin emollient on skin integrity in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatr Dermatol. 2008Mar-Apr;25(2):174-8.
5. Wakelin S, Smith H, White I, et al. A retrospective analysis of contact allergy to lanolin. Br J Dermatol. 2001 Jul;145(1):28-31.
- During every diaper change, cleanse skin with water and gently pat day or allow it to air dry.
- During a diaper change it is important to leave residual paste on when gently wiping the irritated area after stooling to prevent further skin damage, then reapply petrolatum liberally.
- Lanolin can be used after dermatitis clears to prevent recurrence.
- Apply sufficient amount to cover affected areas – over-application is of minor concern.
- Discard products that are discoloured or whose expiration date has passed.
- See a doctor if dermatitis becomes worse, spreads, develops into blisters or does not resolve after 7 days.
- Preservative and fragrance-free formulations are recommended.
References
1. Hagemeier NE. Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat. In: Berardi, RR, Ferreri, SP, Remington, TL, eds. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 16th ed. Washington, DC;2009:675-688.
2. Sibbald, D. Diaper Dermatitis. In: McLeod PJ, Allen M, Conly J, eds. Patient Self-Care - Helping Your Patients Make Therapeutic Choices. 2nd ed. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Pharmacists Association; 2010: 534-545.
3. Nguyen J, Chesnut G, James W, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis by lanolin (wool) contained in an emollient in three postsurgical patients. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010;(62)6:1064-65.
4. Kiechl-Hohlendorfer U, Berger C, Inzinger R. The effect of daily treatment with an olive oil/lanolin emollient on skin integrity in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatr Dermatol. 2008Mar-Apr;25(2):174-8.
5. Wakelin S, Smith H, White I, et al. A retrospective analysis of contact allergy to lanolin. Br J Dermatol. 2001 Jul;145(1):28-31.