Lac-Hydrin is a topical medication used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions such as xerosis and ichthyosis vulgaris. It is a formulation of 12% lactic acid neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, as ammonium lactate with a pH of 4.4-5.5. The lotion contains cetyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, laureth-4, light mineral oil, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, methyl and propyl parabens, PEG-100 stearate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, and water. The cream also contains petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, and dimethicone, which are common emollients, and humectants such as glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol, which draw water into the outer layer of skin.
Positive:
- Lac-Hydrin is effective in treating dry, scaly skin conditions such as xerosis and ichthyosis vulgaris.
- It increases skin hydration.
Negative:
- Sun exposure to areas of the skin treated with Lac-Hydrin should be minimized or avoided.
- The use of Lac-Hydrin should be discontinued if any hypersensitivity is observed.
Ingredients or materials:
- 12% lactic acid neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, as ammonium lactate.
- Cetyl alcohol, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, laureth-4, light mineral oil, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, methyl and propyl parabens, PEG-100 stearate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, and water.
- Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil, and dimethicone, which are common emollients, and humectants such as glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol, which draw water into the outer layer of skin.
