ch 12 Flashcards
__ is used short term to relieve discomfort from dermatitis (rashes) associated with allergic reactions, posion ivy, hives, and insect bites. They relieve itching by the use of products local anesthetics, drying agents (calamine), anti-inflammatory agents (corticosteroids) applied topically for systemic effect. Anithistamines administered PO for systemic effect
Antipruritics
__ is used topically to soothe, soften, protect, and seal wetness in minor dermatological conditions, such as diaper rash, irritation, abrasions, and minor burns. the purpose is to moisten the skin and its acheived by a lipid barrier that does not let moisture out of the skin
Emollients (protectants)
__ (for example salicylic acid , are used to control conditions of abnormal scaling of the skin, such as dandriff, seborrhea, and psoriasis, or to promote peeling of the skin in conditions such as acne, hard corns, calluses, and warts.
Antifungals are also used at times for seborrheic dermatits and dandruff.
Keratolytic.
___ for an example nystatin, are useful in the treatment of fungal inf (candidiasis) such as thrush, diaper rash, and vaginitis. Other antifungals like (Lotrimin) is used for fungal inf such as athletes foot, body ring worm, and jock itch.
antifungals
Bacteriostatic
is a biological or chemical agent that stops bacteria from reproducing, while not necessarily killing them otherwise. Depending on their application, bacteriostatic antibiotics, disinfectants, antiseptics and preservatives can be distinguished.
Antipruritics- SE: skin irritation/rash stiing/burning sensation. allergic reaction seizures and irregular heart rhythm prob with topical anesthetics when used on broken skin or in lrg amts
sedation from antihistamines PO or paradoxical agitation in children.
non sedating antihistamines may be effective as sedating antihistamines in tx for pruritus.
antipruritic precautions or contradictions delayed healing-on open wounds for corticosteroids prolonged use (esp corticosteroids) Hypersensitivity (severe allergic) reaction to the active drug or any component of the formulation.
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Corticosteroids SE: Epidermal thinning, with frequent skin tears, increased risk of inf and frequent bruising.
increased fragility of cutaneous blood vessels irritation,itching,burning, or stinging
ulceration, especially with occulsive dressings.
activation of latent inf and slow healing
hyperglycemia, glycosuria, and cushings syndrome with prolonged use of very high potency products.
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corticosteroid precautions or contradictions
skin infections, bacterial or fungal, and cutaneous (skin) or systemic viral infections- open wounds
Abrupt discontinuation of very high potency productions used for a long period of time,
Hypersensitivity (severe allergic) reaction to the active drug or any component of the formulation.
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Keratolytic SE: Severe skin irritation, pruritus, or stinging
irritation to eyes or mucous membranes, photosensitivity, systemic effects in allergic individuals or with multiple applications and prolonged use.
precautions or contradictions:
Open areas of the skin, hypersensitivity (severe allergic) reaction to the active drug or any component of the formulation.
Scabicides and pediculicides SE: rare when applied topically according to directions, may include slight local irritation, rash, or conjunctivitis, dermatits with frequent application
excessive or prolonged use or with oral ingestion or inhalation of vapors, CNS sx or hepatic or renal toxicity may occur.
Anemia and seizures have been reported, esp with the use of lindane. lindane should be used only in pt who cannot tolerate or have failed first line tx for lice with safer meds.
Scabicides and pediculicides precautions or contradictions: Acutely inflamed, raw, or weeping surfaces. Should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation with infants, children, older adults, those who weigh less than 110 lb or those with uncontrolled seizure disorders.
Permethrin is a safer alternative than lindane for scabies.
local antiinfectives SE: although rare, may include contact dermatitis, itching, burning, and irritation.
Local antiinfective contradictions: applies to the use of vaginal preparations during pregnancy. Use only under medical supervision. Some products can cause fetal abnormalities.
Aniseptics SE of chlorhexidine includes: dermatitis and irritation, photosensitivity (increased reaction such as burn from brief sun exposure.) allergic reactions esp in genital area.
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antiseptic: SE of povidone-iodine betadine
skin irritation or burns, allergic reactions
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antiseptic contradictions for chlorhexidine is pregnancy category B, not for frequent use for total body bathing, not for use in eyes and ears.
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Antiseptic: precautions for povidone-iodine include: not for those allergic to iodine, not for use of open wounds, not for use in newborns (risk for iodine absorption)
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Burn medicstion SE Pain,burning,and itching. allergic reactions, staining of skin temporarily.
precautions: apply to newborns or pts with impaired kidney or liver function (cumulative effects), history of allergy, esp to sulfa drugs, do not use silver sulfadizine with collagenase or trypsin-containing enzymatic debriding agents-silver will inactivate these enzymes
Agents to treat acne SE for bezoyl peroxide is skin irriation, mild stinging, redness, dry skin
precautions: pregnancy-breastfeeding, use in pt with skin diseases (dermatitis, eczema, sunburn, etc) may increase risk of skin irritation. Benzoic acid or paraben hypersensitivity. Avoid exposure to the eyes or mucous membranes, can cause severe irritation.
factors that influence the absorption of topical meds is: condition and location of the skin, heat and moisture. is skin is thick and callused then the absorption will be lower. if the skin is moist and macerated (raw) or warm the absorption will be more rapid.
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Enzyme preparations- Collagenase (santyl) is a topical enzyme ointment used for chemical debridement of dermal ulcers and burns
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antipruritics- benzocaine, dibucaine, antihistamine, diphenhydramine, corticosteroids, very high potency of bethamethasone, hydrocortisone.
Benzocaine-cause hypersensitivity reaction
dibucaine-potential for hypersensitivity
diphenhydramine(benadryl) not as effective as oral.
bethamethasone-duration is max 2-4 weeks. dont discontue abruptly if used for long period of time- avoid occulsive dressings.
Emollients and protectants: ammonium lactate, vit a & d, zinc oxide,
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Keratolytics: coal tar, salicylic acid, sulfur.
ENZYME PREPARATIONS: collagenase.
Scabicides and pediculicides: Scabicides (permethrin 5% or lindane lotion) Pediculicides (pernethrin 1 % and lindane shampoo, pyrethrins are considered safer for pediculosis- repeat 7-10 days is needed.
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antifungal-nystatin(candidiasis),Lotrimin(athletes foot), lotrisone and mycolog II
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