Skin

Question 1

What are the adverse effects and risks for topical retinoids?

Answer 1

Skin irritation.
Sun sensitivity.
Teratogenic (not used in pregnancy).

Question 2

What are some factors that might increase absorption of topical steroids?

1. Increased skin _____ and hydration.
2. Application to _____ areas.
3. Skin with stratum cornuem (____ and _____).
4. Occlusive ______.
5. Increased body to _______ _____.

Answer 2

1. temperature
2. Denuded
3. Face, scrotum.
4. dressings.
5. surface area