Skin Flashcards
what are collodions
things that you paint onto the skin and are allowed to dry forming a flexible film over the area
what is cosmetically more acceptable a cream or an oitment
crea - less oily
gels are particularly suitable for applcation where
face or scalp - have high water content
lotions have a ……….. effect
lotions containting … should not be used on broken skin
they are preferred for what sort of skin area
cooling effect
alcohol
hairy
oitments are more suitable for what sort of skin
chronic dry lesions
common ointment bases include 1
paraffin (liquid soft or hard)
what is in water soluble oitments to make them soluble
macrogols
when are pastes used and what are they
contain high proportion of finely powdered solids such as zinc oxide and starch
used for circumscribed lesions like psorisis
what is the point in dusting powders and when should they not be used
reduce friction between oposing skin surfaces
shouldnt be used on moist areas as they can cake and abrade skin
(talc doesnt absorb moisture)
Risk of talc
respiratory irritation
diluted creams should be used within …….. of dilution
2 weeks
suitable quantities for areas of the body
face
cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)
15-30 / 100
suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)
both hands
cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)
25 - 50 / 200
suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)
scalp
cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)
50-100 / 200
suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)
both arms or both legs
cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)
100 - 200 / 200
suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)
trunk
cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)
400 / 500
suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)
groins and genitalia
cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)
15-25 / 100
use of aqueous cream as a leave on emollient in eczema may cause
increase in risk of reactions of the skin
urea is sometimes used with corticosteroids to do what
enhance penetration into the skin
first line treatment for nappy rash
second
third
ensure nappies are changed frequently,
tightly fitting and waterproof pants are avoided
barrier preparation applied for each change may be useful
also mild corticosteroid creams such as hydrocortisone 0.5 or 1% but should be avoided in neonates (occulsive effect of tight fitting water proof nappies may increase absorption)
creams from a tub should be removed how?
with a clean spoon or spatula
what direction should emollients be applied
in the direction of hair growth to avoid foliculitis
urea is a …… softener
keratin
also a hydrating agent
