Dermatoloic Conditions Flashcards
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What conditions can dermatologic treatments help?
A
- eczema
- psoriasis
- acne
- insect bites
- trauma
- skin cancer
- skin infections
- dermatitis
1
Q
Topical dermatologic treatments include:
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- cleansing agents
- absorbing agents
- anti-infective
- anti-inflammatory
- astringents
- emollients
- keratolytic agents
2
Q
What are the 3 types of vehicles for dermatologic treatments?
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- powder
- liquid
- semi-solid
3
Q
Aqueous vehicles tend to be __________.
What are they good for?
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- drying
- good for acute for inflammatory conditions
4
Q
Oleaginous vehicles tend to be ___________.
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- moisturizing
5
Q
What are powders used for?
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- can be used alone for protective, drying or lubricating properties
- can be carrier for active ingredient
- can be dissolved in water and used as a soak
6
Q
What are liquids used for?
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Baths and soaks - treat large areas...dermatitis Solutions - tend to be drying Lotions - may be suspensions or emulsions - easy to apply - cool and drying Gels - meds in polymer matrix - easy to apply, cosmetically acceptable
7
Q
What are the functions of dressings?
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- protect pt’s clothes
- facilitate healing
- protect open wounds
- increase drug absorption
8
Q
Describe occlusive dressing.
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- prevent passage of air and water
- increase drug absorption and soften lesions
- plastic film or petroleum
9
Q
Describe non-occlusive dressings.
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- allow passage of air
- allow lesions to dry
- ex. gauze
10
Q
Describe cleansing agents.
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- soaps, detergents, solvents
- remove crusts and scales (psoriasis, ezcema)
- water = most common solvent
- if oozing, cleaned with saline
11
Q
Describe moisturizing agents.
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- restore water and oil to skin
- petroleum based
- urea containing products = effective
12
Q
Describe drying agents.
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- dusting powders
- o/w based creams
13
Q
Describe anti-inflammatory agents.
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- products containing corticosteroids
- potent and usually reserve for acute conditions
- not generally used with infections
14
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Describe antimicrobials.
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- for some forms of acne
- treat superficial infections
