External Formulations- Skin Conditions

Question 1

What are the signs of ringworm?

Answer 1

-Ring like rash that is red, silver or darker than surrounding skin, scaly, dry, swollen or itchy.
-Can appear anywhere on the body

Question 2

What can be used to treat ring worm?

Answer 2

-lamisil 1%- fungicidal, binds to keratin to prevent reinfections, 1-2 weeks treatment, 18yrs+

Question 3

What is the active ingredient in lamasil 1%?

Answer 3

-Terbinafine

Question 4

What are the signs of acne vulgaris?

Answer 4

-Spots, oily skin, hot/painful to touch

Question 5

What is the treatment for acne vulgaris ?

Answer 5

-Benzoyl peroxide, antibacterial and removed dead skin cells, start on lower strength, irritation and burning, 12yrs+ suitable in pregnancy

Question 6

What are the symptoms of eczema?

Answer 6

-Skin becoming itchy, dry, cracked and sore. Can become red on white skin and darker brown, purple or grey on darker skin

Question 7

What are the symptoms of psoriasis ?

Answer 7

-Red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery flakes, normally found on elbows, knows, scalp and lower back

Question 8

What are the treatment options for eczema and psoriasis?

Answer 8

-Moisturising treatment-covers the skin with a protective film to trap moisture steroids-reduce redness and swelling

Question 9

What are the strengths of steroid ?

Answer 9

-Mild-hydrocortisone (0.1%-2.5%)
-moderate-clobetasone butyrate
-potent- betamethasone valerate 0.1%
-Very potent -Clobetasol propionate

Question 10

What are the symptoms of pruitus?

Answer 10

-Itchy skin-from heat rash, insect bites, eczema, adverse drug reaction

Question 11

What are the treatment options for pruritus ?

Answer 11

-Eurax cream- Use two to three times daily in affected area, will provide relief for 6-10 hours

Question 12

What are the main symptoms of headlice?

Answer 12

-Itching hair, as if something is moving

Question 13

What are the treatment options for headlice?

Answer 13

-Hedrin-dimeicone 4% lotion left on hair for a minimum of 8 hours, repeat after 7 days

Question 14

What are the symptoms of public lice?

Answer 14

-Itching in public regions, especially at night
-Black powder in your underwear, blue spots or spots of blood on skin

Question 15

What are the symptoms of scrabies?

Answer 15

-Intense itching, especially at night with a raised rash or spots

Question 16

What are the treatment options for public lice?

Answer 16

-Lyclear (permethrin) applied to cover the public region, perianal, inner thighs to the knees left on skin for 24 hours then washed throughly

Question 17

What are the treatment options for scabies?

Answer 17

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Question 18

What are the symptoms of cold sores?

Answer 18

-Starts with a tingling, itching or burning feeling then small fluid-filled blisters appear

Question 19

What are the treatment options for cold sores?

Answer 19

-Aciclovir, applied 5 times daily about every 4 hours

Question 20

What are warts?

Answer 20

-Feel firm and rough, appear on palms, knuckles, knees and fingers

Question 21

What are verrucas?

Answer 21

-Appear on feet, tiny black dots under hard skin

Question 22

What are corns?

Answer 22

-Small lumps of hard skin

Question 23

What are calluses?

Answer 23

-Larger patched of rough, thick skin

Question 24

What are the treatment options for foot ailments?

Answer 24

-Bazuka-apply once daily, soak in warm water prior to application and towel dry, file area - okay in pregnancy avoid in diabetics

Question 25

What are the treatment options for hair loss?

Answer 25

-Minoxidil-5% men and 2% women- increases blood flow to hair follicles to stimulate growth, apply 1ml twice daily, only works while using medicine

Question 26

What are the symptoms of dandruff?

Answer 26

-White or grey flakes of skin in the hair or scalp, chronic relapsing, non-inflammatory skin condition, possible association with overgrowth of yeast and fungus

Question 27

What is seborrheic dermatitis ?

Answer 27

-Red, itchy, inflamed skin complaint
-Seborrheic affects greasy skin tones

Question 28

How can you treat seborrheic dermatitis ?

Answer 28

-Ketoconazole-nizoral

Question 29

How do you treat dandruff?

Answer 29

-Dandruff shampoo

Question 30

What are the main symptoms of melanoma ?

Answer 30

-Appearance of a new mole or a change in an existing mole-irregular shape and more that one colour