Common Skin Conditions - Minor Cuts, Abrasions & Burns Flashcards
What’s the difference btw lacerations and cut?
Lacerations are defined as irregular wounds with ragged edges, with potential for deeper skin damages
Cut edges are more uniform or regular
What’s req if pt has puncture wound?
Current tetanus vaccine (Q10yrs, after series has been completed)
What can be used topically to reduce infection risk and promote healing?
Silver sulfadiazene (Silvadene; SSD; Thermazene)
What’s the brand name of the triple antibiotic ointment used in cuts or abrasions? Components?
Neosporin
Contains Polymixin, bacitracin & neomycin
If a pt reacts to neomycin in Neosporin, whats the alternative used?
Polysporin (bacitracin + Polymixin)
OR
Mupirocin (Bacitracin alone)
Whats Mupirocin (Bacitracin alone) used for?
Rx antibiotic cream or ointment
Great for staph and strep coverage, including MRSA
List agents used for poison ivy
Aluminum acetate soln (Burrow’s)
Colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno)
Calamine lotion - Caladryl, IvaRest
Zanfel
What’s psoriasis?
Chronic autoimmune dx that appears on the skin
Types of psoriasis tx
Topical tx
Light therapy
Systemic meds
What’s the first line for psoriasis?
Topical steroids
What combo is used for psoriasis?
Calcipotriene + Betamethasone ointment (Taclonex, Taclonex scalp suspension)
What’s alopecia?
Hair loss
What deficiencies may contribute to alopecia?
Zinc
Vit D
List agents used for alopecia
Finasteride (Propecia) 1mg daily
Minoxidil topical OTC
Bimatoprost soln (Latisse)
What’s the brand name of Finasteride used in alopecia?
Propecia 1mg
Note: women should handle Finasteride
What’s the range of SPF recommended as sunscreen?
SPF 15 - SPF 30
What’s the key to using sunscreen?
Apply liberally and at least Q 2 hrs
What types of coverage is req in sunscreen?
UVA + UVB
What’s UVA in sunscreen?
Blocks aging (A for aging-wrinkles)
List the most common barrier agents in UVA?
Zinc
Titanium