emollient

Converse of object

• apply: The steroid preparation should be applied to inflamed areas together with generous amounts of emollients applied to the rest of the skin.
• use: Individuals with atopic eczema or severe dry skin will benefit from having a bath prior to using an emollient.
• shower: Shower emollients Bath emollients are designed to work over a 10-20 minute period during bathing.
• find: If I could just find an emollient that his skin would tolerate, I'd be a happy bunny.
• prescribe: If you are not prescribed an emollient you can buy a big tub of Aqueous Cream for around £ 3 at most pharmacies.

Preposition: in

• treatment: Abstract: Collette Chambers from the National Eczema Society discusses the use of emollients in the treatment of eczema.

Adjective modifier

• simple: Different brands of simple topical emollients such as aqueous cream, oily cream and emulsifying ointment should not influence the efficacy of the treatment.
• excellent: Cocos nucifera - Coconut oil - an excellent emollient widely used in the manufacture of soap.
• rich: Avocado Oil Derived from the fruit of a tropical tree, it is a rich, fatty acid emollient.
• greasy: The heavier or greasier emollients are listed for reference.
• topical: The article discusses bathing and washing, topical emollients, topical steroids, infection and its treatment, scratching and wet wrapping and antihistamines.

Modifies a noun

• cream: Soap substitutes in the form of emollient creams can be used to cleanse the skin during bathing.
• substitute: These patients should avoid soap and use an emollient substitute.
• therapy: This article proposes a set of simple guidelines for emollient therapy in eczema care.
• preparation: Oil free, non greasy emollient preparations are advised.
• oil: Apply with clean hands after bathing in a bath with emollient bath oil added.
• product: All emollient products can be bought over the counter.

Noun used with modifier

• bath: Bath emollients are widely prescribed by doctors to treat eczema.
• vegetable: Alternatives: vegetable emollients ( see alternatives to Animal Fats and Oils ).
• skin: Dermis The deep layer of skin Emollient An agent that soothes and softens the skin; also known as a moisturizer.