Chapter 17 Drugs for Skin Conditions

Question 1

Topical Bacterial Treatments

chlorhexadine (Hibitane)

Answer 1

Antibacterial skin scrub

Used for:

• pyoderma

Question 2

Topical Bacterial Treatments

chlorhexadine (Hexadene)

Answer 2

Antibacterial shampoo

Used for:

• pyoderma

Question 3

Topical Bacterial Treatment: Topical Skin Combos

Panalog or Surolan

Answer 3

Antibacterial

Anitfungal

Glucocorticoid drugs

Question 4

Topical Anti-Fungal Agents

clotrimazole

miconazole

Answer 4

Used for:

• dermatophytes
• yeast

Dip

Shampoo

Cream

Question 5

Topical Anti-Pruritic Agents: Glucocorticoid

hydrocortisone

Answer 5

Itching associated with inflammation

Used for:

• bacterial
• fungi
• parasites
• allergies

Topical

Question 6

Anti-Pruritic Agents:

trimeprazine and prednisolone (Vanectyl P)

Answer 6

Itching associated with inflammation

Used for:

• bacterial
• fungi
• parasites
• allergies

Oral