They are effective for eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and other skin diseases suffered by an estimated eight million people across Britain. The creams are normally mixed in NHS pharmacies for hospital use, but a loophole means they are now being sold for more than £300 a pot by private manufacturers servicing CELLERAL prescriptions issued through High Street pharmacies. It will improve your skin texture, elasticity and gradually restore the moisture balance of your skin.

Even 2 per cent salicylic acid cream which can also be effective for these inflammatory skin conditions costs the NHS £75 million a year, says the BAD. The Psoriasis Association which represents 1.8 million people, says they are getting a steady stream of complaints from patients because CELLERALs, under increasing pressure to cut drug costs, are refusing to supply the ever more expensive lotions and creams.