Finding the right products for your skin can be hard.
Many people experience dry, itchy or flaky skin at some point. For millions, the culprit is dandruff or eczema.
Here’s what causes them and a selection of products available from pharmacists that can help.
Why your scalp flakes
Dandruff affects up to 20 million people in the UK.¹ It’s triggered by a natural yeast on the scalp called Malassezia. The result is itching, redness and flakes. Nizoral® Dandruff Treatment 2% w/w Shampoo treats the cause, not just the symptoms. Its clinically proven ingredient, ketoconazole, starts working from the first wash to soothe the scalp and reduce flakes.
Quick scalp tips:
– To treat flaking wash your hair regularly with a medicated shampoo
– Avoid very hot showers
– Massage shampoo into your scalp, not just your hair
Why eczema flares up
Eczema affects 1 in 10 adults² and 1 in 5 children². It can make skin itchy, red, sore and cracked, with flareups triggered by weather, soaps or stress. Daily moisturising is the number one way to keep symptoms under control. Cetraben® Moisturising Cream is the No.1 GP recommended eczema cream³ and approved by the British Skin Foundation and the Oilatum® range has been trusted by families for generations.
Simple tips:
– Moisturise at least twice daily with an emollient designed for dry or eczema prone skin
– Use gentle cleansers instead of soap
– Limit children’s bath time to 10–20 minutes as too much time playing can dry out the skin
– Apply an emollient within 3 minutes of showering or bathing to lock in moisture
Why ask your pharmacist?
Pharmacists are trained to advise on skin health. Whether it’s dandruff or eczema, they have a wide range of products available to help.
You may also find the following products helpful:
– Nizoral® Dandruff Treatment 2% w/w Shampoo
– Cetraben® Moisturising Cream
– Oilatum®
Ask your pharmacist today.
Or visit www.thorntonross.com/skin-expert
- Internal estimates of UK dandruff prevalence, based on published epidemiological data.
- National Eczema Society. Information and Advice. Available at: eczema.org (accessed August 2025).
- Cetraben Moisturising Cream, IQVIA RxA Unit Sales, December 2023. For verification please contact cetraben@thorntonross.com.
Nizoral Dandruff Treatment 2% w/w Shampoo uses ketoconazole to treat and prevent dandruff. Oilatum Emollient contains light liquid paraffin. Oilatum Junior Cream contains light liquid paraffin and white soft paraffin. They are medicines for eczema and related dry skin conditions. Always read the label.
