Ch 11 - topical Antiseborrheics Flashcards
Keratolytics and keratoplastics are known as?
antiseborrheic drugs - found in medicated shampoos
Sulfur is commonly found in?
shampoos and ointments
Sulfur is?
nonirritating, nonstaining, and safe for cats
antipruritic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic, and a mild follicular flusher (not degreasing)
Clients need to know to make sure that shampoo with sulfur in it?
that it needs to lather and stay on pets body for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing
Wash a dirty pet first before using the therapetic shampoo
Sulfur is used to treat?
seborrhea sicca
What are the adverse side effects of sulfur?
local irritation, which results from excessive and prolonged treatment. Not recommended for routine bathing
What is salicylic Acid?
a common ingredient that is found in many antiseborrheic products. It is nonirritating, nonstaining, and safe for cats.
What are the clinical uses of salicylic acid?
treats seborrhea sicca in combination with sulfur
treats hyperkeratotic skin disorders - such as calluses, thickened footpads, and planum nasale
ingredient in otic preparations
What are the adverse side effects?
uncommon
not recommended for routine bathing
What is coal tar?
is potentially irritating and may stain some light-colored haircoats.
What are the clinical uses of coal tar?
used to treat seborrhea sicca
shampoo needs to stay on pets body for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing
What are the adverse side effects for coal tar?
toxicity in cats
What is benzoyl peroxide?
is primarily keratolytic, antipruritic, follicular flushing,and degreasing and antibacterial
What are the clinical uses for Benzoyl peroxide?
Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat seborrhea oleosa, hot spots, skinfold dermatitis, deep pyoderma
What are the adverse side effects of Benzoyl peroxide?
hypersensitivity in some humans
safe for cats may bleach colored fabrics