Diprobase was issued by the National Health Service in the UK as a cream to treat Eczema. It is used by many in the United Kingdom, but is it actually good or bad for you?
Diprobase eczema cream is an emollient, moisturising and protective cream which relieves and soothes red, inflamed, damaged, dry or chapped skin. It helps to moisturise, smooth and hydrate dry skin and raw skin. Diprobase eczema cream is used to relieve redness and dryness caused by various conditions.
Who makes Diprobase?
Diprobase was a British brand of the American company Schering-Plough. The German company Schering AG, was founded in 1851. Schering-Plough was originally the United States subsidiary of it. In 1971 the Schering Corporation merged with Plough to form Schering-Plough. In November 2009, Merck and Co. merged with the company, making it defunct.
Schering-Plough was well known for manufacturing several pharmaceutical drugs, such as Claritin and Clarinex. It also owned operated the major foot brand, Dr. Scholl’s and the skincare line Coppertone.
Product Analysis
Diprobase doesn’t have many ingredients, but there is one that stands out. Chlorocresol is on Canada’s ingredient hot list, a list of ingredients that are prohibited for use in cosmetic products. It is a fungicide/herbicide that kills or inhibits unwanted vegetation.
Chlorocresol has potential health concerns for us Eczema and Dermatitis suffers. It has the safety hazards of causing allergic skin reaction and being harmful when in contact with skin.
Another ingredient that causes concern is Paraffin. It is common in emollient prescribed for Eczema. The reason why they add paraffin is because they provide a layer of protection on the skin. It can protect against allergens and irritants while locking moisture into the skin. The concern with paraffin is it is linked to serious irritation and is harmful if swallowed.
Should I use Diprobase?
I used Diprobase during my childhood and teenage years and saw some improvements, but not a lot. It had a very thick texture and was heavy. I did well when my skin was very dry, but in my extreme cases it didn’t do as well as I hoped.
Based on the ingredients, I wouldn’t recommend it because of the severity of Chlorocresol. There are better options out there that can provide a better service with safer ingredients.