Creams treating eczema expose you to a risk of "burning on fire"

Q Experts say that any emollient cream, including paraffin-free creams, presents a risk of fire,

Lotions for the treatment of eczema can s'. to infiltrate the fabric of the garment (19459004) warns the British Medicines Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

The agency wants labels for these emollient creams containing warnings for patients – the lotions used

Clothing and bed linen in contact with portions of cream, even if they are already dry, can cause sudden combustion when exposed to high temperatures

Although the risk is reduced, the MHRA warns patients with eczema to avoid standing near the flames and smoking or close to the smokers.

"In" bad conditions ", these creams can cause severe burns.

It is estimated that in the United Kingdom alone, more than 50 people died as a result of the spread of fire caused by the use of emollient creams.

"We want Users are aware of the risks and understand that, when a tissue comes in contact with an emollient cream, this lotion can become extremely flammable even after washing, "said the agency.

burning is more important when these creams are applied to different parts of the body.