Nutraplus

Drug Details

This medication serves as a moisturizer to treat and prevent dry, rough, scaly, and itchy skin, as well as minor skin irritations like diaper rash and radiation therapy burns. It functions by softening and hydrating the skin, which decreases itching and flaking. Emollients, such as zinc oxide and white petrolatum, primarily protect the skin from irritation caused by moisture. Dry skin results from a loss of water in the skin's upper layer, and emollients work by creating an oily layer on the skin's surface to retain moisture. Common emollients include petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, and dimethicone. Additionally, humectants like glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol draw water into the skin's outer layer. Many formulations also contain ingredients like urea and alpha hydroxy acids (such as lactic, citric, and glycolic acid) that soften keratin, allowing dead skin cells to shed more easily, helping the skin retain water, and leaving it feeling smoother and softer.