skin Flashcards
seborrhea drugs
sulfur, salicylic acid, coal tar, benzoyl peroxide, selenium sulfide
sulfur
Anti-pruritic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic. treats sicca. non-irritating
salicylic acid
keratolytic, anti-pruritic, anti-bacterial. treats sicca and hyperkeratosis..
coal tar
NO CATS= sensitive. treats oleosa (sicca too) may be carcinogenic
benzoyl peroxide
treats oleosa, hot spots, pyoderma, schnauzercomedo syndrome, tail gland hyperplasia
selenium sulfide
treats dry eczema and seborrhea. keratolytic, degreasing, antifungal. HUMANS only
treats sicca agents
salicylic acid, sulfur
treats oleosa agents
benzoyl peroxide, coal tar
drying agents
benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid
what is sicca
dry, flaky skin and dander
what is oleosa
oilly, greasy skin
medicating shampoos are to stay on for how long
5-10 minutes
biggest concern with topicals
systemic side effects (by ingesting)
astringents
drying agents-constrict tissue
antiseptics. 2
inhibit germs. chlorhexidine-non irritating
nolvasan