Skin

Question 1

what are collodions

Answer 1

things that you paint onto the skin and are allowed to dry forming a flexible film over the area

Question 2

what is cosmetically more acceptable a cream or an oitment

Answer 2

crea - less oily

Question 3

gels are particularly suitable for applcation where

Answer 3

face or scalp - have high water content

Question 4

lotions have a ……….. effect
lotions containting … should not be used on broken skin
they are preferred for what sort of skin area

Answer 4

cooling effect
alcohol
hairy

Question 5

oitments are more suitable for what sort of skin

Answer 5

chronic dry lesions

Question 6

common ointment bases include 1

Answer 6

paraffin (liquid soft or hard)

Question 7

what is in water soluble oitments to make them soluble

Answer 7

macrogols

Question 8

when are pastes used and what are they

Answer 8

contain high proportion of finely powdered solids such as zinc oxide and starch
used for circumscribed lesions like psorisis

Question 9

what is the point in dusting powders and when should they not be used

Answer 9

reduce friction between oposing skin surfaces
shouldnt be used on moist areas as they can cake and abrade skin

(talc doesnt absorb moisture)

Question 10

Risk of talc

Answer 10

respiratory irritation

Question 11

diluted creams should be used within …….. of dilution

Answer 11

2 weeks

Question 12

suitable quantities for areas of the body

face

Answer 12

cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)

15-30 / 100

Question 13

suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)

both hands

Answer 13

cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)

25 - 50 / 200

Question 14

suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)

scalp

Answer 14

cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)

50-100 / 200

Question 15

suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)

both arms or both legs

Answer 15

cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)

100 - 200 / 200

Question 16

suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)

trunk

Answer 16

cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)

400 / 500

Question 17

suitable quantities for areas of the body (1 weeks)

groins and genitalia

Answer 17

cream and ointment (g) / lotion (ml)

15-25 / 100

Question 18

use of aqueous cream as a leave on emollient in eczema may cause

Answer 18

increase in risk of reactions of the skin

Question 19

urea is sometimes used with corticosteroids to do what

Answer 19

enhance penetration into the skin

Question 20

first line treatment for nappy rash
second
third

Answer 20

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)

Question 21

creams from a tub should be removed how?

Answer 21

with a clean spoon or spatula

Question 22

what direction should emollients be applied

Answer 22

in the direction of hair growth to avoid foliculitis

Question 23

urea is a …… softener

Answer 23

keratin

also a hydrating agent