SKIN: EMOLLIENTS

Question 1

EMOLLIENTS: INDICATIONS

Answer 1

• Dry or scaling skin disorders
• Can be used alone or in combo with topical corticosteroids in the tx of eczema
• Reduce skin cracking in psoriasis

Question 2

EMOLLIENTS: MOA

Answer 2

• Help replace water content in dry skin
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  Emollients help to replace water content in dry skin. They contain oils or paraffin-based products that help to soften the skin and can reduce water loss by protecting against evaporation from the skin surface

Question 3

EMOLLIENTS: ADVERSE EFFECTS

Answer 3

• Greasiness on skin surface

- Can exarcerbate acne vulgaris and folliculitis (blocking pores and hair follicles)

Question 4

EMOLLIENTS: WARNINGS

Answer 4

• Paraffin-based emollients are a significant fire hazard when oil content is high (>50%)

Question 5

EMOLLIENTS: INTERACTIONS

Answer 5

• No significant interactions with other medications

- Space out applications however

Question 6

EMOLLIENTS: EXAMPLES

Answer 6

• Aqueous Cream

- Liquid Paraffin