Module III

Question 1

Advantage of topical therapy

Answer 1

Direct access to diseased tissue, reduce need for systemic therapy, may prevent disease of skin and ears, reduction of systemic absorption

Question 2

How do you choose a topical product?

Answer 2

Determine purpose of product, ingredient effectiveness, client feedback and personal preference

Question 3

What effects do topical shampoos help with?

Answer 3

Normal-dry skin, dry-itchy skin, keratinization disorders, bactieral/yeast/fungal infections and allergies

Question 4

What are Novasome Microvesicles?

Answer 4

Bilayer membrane structures which utilize a sustained release technology to deliver long term moisturizing benefits to the animals skin

Question 5

Why would a veterinarian use a product with Novasome Microvesicles?

Answer 5

Gives the veterinarian the ability to treat severe dermatological problems more aggressively, without fear of dehydrating the skin and coat

Question 6

Which Vetoquinol Products contain Novasome Microvesicles?

Answer 6

Hydra Peals Shampoo, Seba-Hex, Benzoyl-Plus and Dermal-Soothe

Question 7

Skin Respiratory Factor (SRF)

Answer 7

Is a live yeast cell derivative that has the ability to raise the oxygen uptake by the dermis. Increase wound healing and collagen synthesis

Question 8

Which products contain SRF?

Answer 8

Dermal soothe shampoo and cream rinse

Question 9

Phytosphingosine

Answer 9

PS, thought to maintain cohesion of the stratum corneum, restores skin barrier function. Usually found in conjunction with other antimicrobials (ex Duoxo chlorhexidine PS micro Emulsion)

Question 10

Fatty Acids and Ceramids

Answer 10

• Natural lipids allow skin to retain water, improve barrier function of the skin, control microflora and are keratomodulating
• Found in Dermalye and Allerderm

Question 11

VTQ products for normal skin

Answer 11

Aloe and oatmeal shampoo and conditioner, Hydra-Pearls Shampoo

Question 12

Benefit of soap free products:

Answer 12

To clean skin and coat to remove allergens and debris, without overdrying and altering the skin barrier

Question 13

VTQ products for Dry/itchy skin & active ingredient:

Answer 13

• Dermal Soothe shampoo, cream rinse and spray

- 1% Pramoxine Hydrochloride

Question 14

VTQ products for Seborrhea Sicca (dry/flaky)

Answer 14

Salycilic acid, sulfur - Seba-Hex, Sebozole, Universal Medicated

Question 15

VTQ produts for Seborrhea Oleosa (oily/flaky)

Answer 15

Benzoyl peroxide: BPO-3 (3%), Benzoyl Plus (2.5%)

Question 16

Topical therapies to treat yeast and bacterial infections:

Answer 16

Shampoos, lotions, sprays or wipes

Question 17

VTQ products and active ingredient for Yeast/bacteria skin infections:

Answer 17

• Chlorhexidine – Seba-hex

- Chloroxylenol – Universal medicated, Sebozole

Question 18

VTQ products for folliculitis & active ingredient

Answer 18

• Benzoyl peroxide. BPO3 and Benzoyl Plus

Question 19

VTQ products for Antifungal infection and active ingredient:

Answer 19

• Miconazole nitrate, sebozole

- Clotrimazole