dry skin

Question 1

emollients indications

Answer 1

dry or scaling skin disorders e.g. eczema and psoriasis

Question 2

moa emollients

Answer 2

replace water by containing oils or paraffin which reduce water loss by protectign against evaporation from skin.

Question 3

emollitent MOA

Answer 3

• greasy skin

- exacerbate acne and folliculitis

Question 4

emollient warnings

Answer 4

fire hazard if oil >50%