About Xclair
Powerful moisturiser
Xclair is a hydrolipidic cream that has been formulated specifically
for use in radiation dermatitis. The base cream is a cosmetically
acceptable emollient and is pleasant to apply. Xclair contains hyaluronic
acid, which can retain up to 1000 times its own weight in water1
2, helping the damaged skin to retain its moisture content
and thus delay flaking of the superficial layer. Hyaluronic acid
is a natural component of skin, and has been found to facilitate
wound healing.3
Anti-oxidant and soothing effect
Xclair also contains ingredients which protect against the free
radicals released by the irradiated cells, and can thus reduce the
damage that these free radicals would cause. Other ingredients of
Xclair are derived from traditional remedies for soothing irritated
skin, such as extracts of chamomile and liquorice root.
Using Xclair
The less the skin breaks down, the better for both short term management
and long term recovery. The multiple actions of Xclair help to maintain
the skin’s integrity and barrier function. Through these actions,
Xclair makes the skin feel more comfortable, and can reduce the
need for dressings.
Xclair should be applied to the affected area two or three times
a day, from the commencement of radiotherapy treatment and continuing
after radiotherapy as required.
| 1 |
Scott JE, “Secondary structures
in hyaluronan solutions” in The Biology of Hyaluronan.
Ciba Foundation Symposium 143 pp 6-20 Wiley, Chichester, England
(1989)
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| 2 |
Laurent TC, “Structure of hyaluronic acid” in
Chemistry and Molecular Biology of the Intercellular Matrix
(Balazs, EA. Ed.) pp 703 – 732 Academic, London (1970) |
| 3 |
Manuskiatti W, Maibach HI. Hyaluronic acid and skin: wound
healing and aging, Int J Derm 1996; 35(8): 539-44. |
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