Pill Flashcards
desired clinical end point of chemical peeling with trichloroacetic acid.
white frosting
increased risk of pigmentary alterations
SPT IV to SPT VI
category I and category II photodamage will improve with
superficial
Category III will respond to
medium
category IV will require
deep
Recurrent hsv prophylaxis
acyclovir 400 mg thrice daily and valacyclovir 500 mg twice daily starting on the day of the peel and continued until reepithelialization
Pretreatment with ___ increase the absorption of the wounding agent and promote a more even penetration of the peel.
retinoic, glycolic, or lactic acid alone, or in combination,
When does Pretreatment should begin
Pretreatment should begin 2 to 4 weeks before the procedure and be discontinued approximately 2 to 3 days prior to peel date
may be applied to the skin preoperatively and postoperatively to minimize the risk of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
2% to 5% hydroquinone
is defined as erythema with blotchy or spotty frosting.
Level I frosting
is commonly seen in medium-depth chemical peels and is achieved when a white coating is evident with a slight erythematous background showing through.
Level II frosting
is attained when a solid white enamel-like frosting is demonstrated on the skin.
Level III frosting- ddeper peels; papillary dermis
Complete recovery in superficial chemical peel
2-4 days
glycolic acid is_____ dependent and must be neutralized with ____
time
normal saline, water, or sodium bicarbonate.
Jessner solution with 35% TCA
(Monheit peel)
