Skin therapeutics Flashcards
What are creams
Semisolid oil in water, emulsifier, non greasy, cosmetically acceptable
What are ointments
Semi solid grease/ oil. Emollient and greasy
\what are lotions useful for?
Liquid formation, medication in water, alcohol. Used to treat scalp and hair bearing areas
What do pastes do
contain ZNO, can be difficult to apply. Used in soothing bandages, cooling or drying wounds
What enhances rehydration of the skin?
Emollients
In what condition would emollients be v helpful
scaly/ dry conditions including eczema. Frequent dosing necessary
What is used on very dry skin
wet wraps
Name some actions of corticosteroids
Antiproliferative, immunosuppressive, anti inflammatory and vasoconstrictive
Would you start at the lowest steroid dose first or the larger dose
larger dose and wean off
How much does 1 fingertip of corticosteroids supply
2 hands
20-30g of ointment would cover?
the whole body
What are some side effects of cortical steroids
thinning of the skin, purpura and stretch marks. Telangiectasia, rosacea and dermatitis
When would you use antiseptics and give example
recurrent infections, wound irrigation and antibiotic resistance i.e. potassium permanganate bath in eczema
What antibiotics would be used in acne
clindamycin, erythromycin, tetracycline
What antibiotics would be used in rosacea
metronidazole
