Lac-hydrin is a crème or ointment that is used to help treat dry skin. It is also used for other skin problems. The strength of the product will determine if you need a prescription or not. There is a weaker formula available that does not require a prescription in order to buy.

The spelling of this product can change. It is known as written above but may also be found as Lachydrin. This can be important if you are trying to do an online search.

Lac hydrin has many useful purposes. Some people have used Lac hydrin and stretch marks exercises to reduce stretch marks. Others use it to help relieve the symptoms of dry skin, which can range from mild to moderate in severity.

The 12% Lac-hydrin cream is the stronger type of this medication and it does require a prescription in order to purchase. With a prescription you can buy this medication either online or offline. You can also purchase the non-prescription brand online or offline as well.

If you decide to buy online, you should do an online search first. You may find that there are several online pharmacies that offer better prices for the medication as well as discount or even free shipping.

Your primary health care provider can give you more information on this medication as well as explain the side effects to using it. The side effects for this medication are usually not serious but you should be aware of them anyway. Should you experience any of the side effects it is advisable to contact your primary health care provider or your dermatologist as soon as possible.

An online search will also bring back results that are more general in nature. You may, for instance, want to visit a forum that discusses the drug. You may want to read the product information literature before you buy the product. You can do that online with a simple search. And, as mentioned above, you may wish to do some comparative shopping to find the best prices and the best shipping rates for the medication.

Your primary health care provider is the best one to decide if you should use the Lachydrin crème or if you should use the Lac-hydrin lotion. He or she can explain the differences to you and why you should use one formula over the other.