QV Flare Up Range
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The symptoms of eczema can be very
distracting and disturbing for the sufferer.
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The QV Flare Up Range of Wash, Cream
and Bath Oil provides for all over, all day
therapy for flare ups.
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Bath Oil - Ideal for treating large areas of
skin and for treating young children.
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Wash - Ideal for treating smaller areas of
skin and when a full bath is not possible
or practical.
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Cream- For ongoing care of the skin
throughout the day.
Break the itch-scratch cycle
QV Flare Up Bath Oil
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2% Benzalkonium chloride, 0.7% triclosan, 65.1% light liquid paraffin
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QV Flare Up Bath Oil’s dual action formulation reduces the level of bacteria on the skin and
leaves an emollient film to help restore the skin’s moisture, suppleness and softness.
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In accordance with the story patch test results, the combination of benzalkonium
chloride and triclosan in QV Flare Up Bath Oil, reduces S. aureus levels.
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Light liquid paraffin is used as an emollient. It leaves a thin film of emollient oil on the
skin which reduces the loss of water from the stratum corneum to the environment.1
It effectively hydrates the skin and enables softening of the outer layer of the stratum
corneum through endogenous hydration.1 Liquid paraffin as an emollient promotes
rehydration of the skin and skin suppleness.2
QV Flare Up Wash
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Glycerin, cetrimonium bromide, benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, lactic acid
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A gentle cleansing formulation to relieve atopic eczema.
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QV Flare Up Wash works to relieve atopic eczema by gently cleansing the skin and
removing bacteria that can aggravate eczema.
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Bacterial levels on the skin, particularly S. aureus, correlates with the incidence and
severity of eczema. By reducing S. aureus levels, a resulting improvement in the
condition can be seen.
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QV Flare Up Wash works to relieve site specific atopic eczema and flare ups.
An in vivo study showed that QV Flare Up Wash achieved a log reduction in bacteria of 3.5968 +/- 0.57 that
was significantly larger than achieved by the reference soap which had a log reduction of 2.7162 +/- 0.33.
- Tested according to the EN 1499 - Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics - Hygenic Handwash.
Data held on file by Ego Pharmaceuticals.
QV Flare Up Cream
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0.1% Benzalkonium chloride, 10.0% liquid paraffin, 5.0% petroleum jelly, 10% glycerin, 1.0%
povidone, 0.3% parabens and 1.0% phenoxyethanol
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QV Flare Up Cream is a highly emollient cream for the topical relief of eczema. The emollient
properties of QV Flare Up Cream improve the symptoms of eczema by providing an emollient
action which restores skin hydration and relieves associated itching and irritation.
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Contains 1.0% povidone, which is inert, non-sensitizing and non-irritating.3 Povidone can form molecular adducts with many other substances and can bind various toxins, viruses, dyes,
potent drugs, and other chemicals.4 This complexing ability provides an anti-irritant action.5,6,7
The case of iodine is illustrative as the povidone iodine complex retains the full germicidal
properties of elemental iodine while oral toxicity to mammals is drastically reduced.4 Providone
also promotes emolliency and lubricity to help relieve inflammation and redness.4
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10% glycerin in QV Flare Up Cream helps increase skin hydration, skin elasticity and aids in
barrier recovery, lipid synthesis and cell proliferation. Glycerin is a non volatile hydroscopic liquid
and when applied topically draws transepidermal water to the surface of the skin resulting in
hydration of the stratum corneum.8, 9 Glycerin has been shown to have a significant effect on skin
mechanics and may have an additional function to that of a humectant alone by maintaining the
liquid crystalline state of the lipids within the stratum corneum.10
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Free from lanolin, propylene glycol and fragrance.
References: 1. Blank IH. Emollients. In The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics 2nd edition. Florida; The Continental Press; 1975. p. 15-24. 2. Hunting ALL. Encyclopedia of Conditioning Rinse
Ingredients. London; Micelle Press; 1987. p. 280-281. 3. Robinson BV, Sullivan FM, Borzelleca JF, Schwartz SL. PVP: A critical review of the kinetics and toxicology of polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone).
Michigan; Lewis Publisher; 1990. p. 149 4. PVP Polyvinylpyrrolidone: physical, chemical, physiological and functional properties. GAF Corporation Technical Bulletin 2550-006;12-13. 5. Blecher L,
Lorenz DH, Lowd HL, Wood AS, Wyman DP. Polyvinylpyrrolidone. In Handbook of water soluble gums and resins. McGraw-Hill; 1980. p. 13-15. 6. Prescott F J, Hahnel E, Day D. Cosmetic PVP:
Part 1, Drug Cos Ind 1963; 93(4):443-541. 7. Goldemberg R L. Use of anti-irritants in cosmetic formulating. J. Soc. Cosmetic Chemists 1965; 16:317-340 8. Wehr RF, Krochmal L. Considerations in
Selecting a Moisturizer. Cutis 1987; 39:512-515. 9. Bissett DL, McBride JF. Skin Conditioning with Glycerol. J. Soc. Cosmetic Chemist 1984; 35:345-350. 10. Pedersen JK, Jemec GBE. Plasticising
effect of water and glycerin on human skin in vivo. J. Derm Sci 1999; 19:48-52.
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