scott dermatologic disorders Flashcards
(113 cards)
Cost of derm products
2009-2019
many brand products have increased 100% to 500%
many generic products have increased 100% to 200%
- look at condition of the skin
desired effect from the base
dry the skin vs moisturize (ointment)
water resistant vs washes right off
- area of application
i.e we dont use ointment on the scalp
- patient acceptability
- the nature of the incorporated medication
bioavailability
stability
compatibility
ointment advantages
best for hydration
best for drug delivery
removes scales
ointment disadvantages
greasy
low pt acceptance
not ideal for hairy area
cream advantages
good for hydration
good for drug delivery]
can apply to most areas: hair, groin, face
high pt acceptance
lotion advantages
watered down creams
easy to apply
good pt accpetance
lotion disadvantages
requires freq applications
not ideal for very dry skin
gel advantages
excellent for EtOH soluble drugs
can apply to most areas: hairy, groin, face
high patient acceptance; non-greasy
gel disadvantages
can be drying
solution; foam; spray advantages
can apply to most areas
easy to apply in hairy and groin areas
not ideal for drug delivery
solution; foam; spray disadvantages
can be drying
not ideal for hydration
requires freq applications
hair bearing skin
solution/spray
foam
gel
CREAM**
dry skin (xerosis)
fall and winter
feet, lower legs
hands, elbows, face
rough, dry, scales, cracks
itching is common sx
who is at risk for dry skin
elderly
decreased acrtivity of sweat and sebaceous glands
very warm, dry environemyns
frequent bathing
tx options for xerosis
emollients**
1ST LINE FOR ITCHING
restores barrier and skin function
Agents for itching
alter bathing habits
menthol and camphor
1/2 to 1%
create a sensation of cooling
REDUCES ITCHING
pramoxine
REDUCES ITCHING
1%
local anesthetic
aluminum acetate
REDUCES ITCHING
0.2%
alter C-fiber nerve transmission
Hydrocortisone
0.5% and 1%
anti-inflammatory
REDUCES ITCHING
dermatitis
inflammatory process of upper two layers of skin
acute dermatitis
ITCHING IS INTENSE