Chapter 11 : Drugs Used in Skin Disorders Flashcards
A substance used on the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria or provide a preoperative cleansing of the skin
Antiseptic
An agent that causes contraction after application to tissue
Astringent
A fibrous substance found in skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and all other connective tissues
Collagen
A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle of the skin
Comedo
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Fungi parasitic on the skin
Dermatophyte
A fungal skin infection
Dermatiophytosis
Redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries
Erythema
Organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is esterified with glycerol to form fat
Fatty acid
A focal suppurative inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; also known as a boil
Furuncle
New tissue formed in the healing of wounds of the soft tissue, consisting of connective tissue cells and ingrown young vessels; ultimately forms a scar
Granulation tissue
Pertaining to or composed of skin
Integumentary system
An agent that promotes loosening or separation of the horny layer of the epidermis
Keratolytic
An agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin
Keratoplastic
Itching
Pruritus
A severe acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa
Pseudomembranous colitis
Any skin disease characterized by the presence or formation of pus
Pyoderma
An increase in scaling of the skin; sebum production may or may not be increased
Seborrhea
Condition characterized by scaling and excess lipid production that forms brownish-yellow clumps which adhere to hair and skin
Seborrhea oleosa
Characterized by dry skin and white to gray scales that do not adhere to hair or skin
Seborrhea sicca
The skin consists of ____ layers
3
____ is essential for healthy skin
Proper nutrition
<p>Name 7 functions of the skin</p>
<p>1) Protection
2) temperature regulation
3) storage
4) immunoregulation
5) secretion
6) vitamin D production
7) sensory perception</p>
Shampoos are most effective if left on the skin ____ to ____ minutes before rinsing
5 to 10
Keratolytics and keratoplastics are known as ____ agents
Antiseborrheic
<p>Name the 4 stages of wound healing</p>
<p>1) Inflammatory
2) Debridement
3) Repair
4) Maturation</p>
What does an astringent do to the skin?
Has drying and cleansing properties
T/F Tissue irritation may be caused by counterirritants
TRUE
Why are behavioral-type drugs used in treating skin illness?
To keep the animal from excessive licking and/or mutilation
T/F Increased skin irritation may result in hyperpigmentation of the skin
TRUE
The debridement stage of wound healing usually begins to occur about ____ hours after injury
6
During the repair phase of wound healing, fibroblasts produce ____ and other connective tissue proteins
Collagen
