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Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has today issued a recall asking patients to return affected products.
A new campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk and the precautions that need to be taken by users of skin creams has been launched today
People who use emollient creams to treat dry and itchy skin conditions are being warned that residue can build up on fabrics, such as clothing or bedding, and cause them to catch fire more easily.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Judge Perez on 28 February 2020.
Paraffin based products such as white soft paraffin can set on fire easily.
Warnings about the risk of severe and fatal burns are being extended to all paraffin-based emollients regardless of paraffin concentration. Data suggest there is also a risk for paraffin-free emollients. Advise patients who use these products not to smoke or...
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