Dry skin

If you have any questions arising from the CPD article “When to pour oil on troubled dry skin” please send them to Ask the expert. Author Rod Tucker will be available to answer questions online until 18 April 2011

What do you think about Conotrane cream?

On the basis of it's dimeticone 22% content, is it helpful for maintaining barrier?

I have found it very good as an emollient; perhaps less acceptable than eg. Diprobase, but it is very soothing on angry skin. Does any sustained use of the benzylkonium chloride content prove a problem? Also, it is very cheap to buy!

Regarding ichthyosis, you say that urea creams should only be used occasionally, but Eucerin 10% cream is specifically indicated for the treatment of this and certainly does not mention for occasional use only.

Can you come back to me on this, please?