Skin Flashcards
1
Q
(Corticosteroids, topical glucocorticoids)
A
Corticosteroids have immunosuppressive, metaboic and mineralcorticoid effects.
2
Q
Hydrocortisone
A
(Corticosteroids, topical glucocorticoids)
Inflammatory skin conditions
3
Q
Betamethasone
A
(Corticosteroids, topical glucocorticoids)
Inflammatory skin conditions
4
Q
(Emollients)
A
Replaces water content in dry skin and contain oils or paraffin based products to soften and reduce water loss
5
Q
Aqueous cream
A
(Emollients)
Dry or scaling skin
+ topical corticosteroids to treat eczema and psoriasis
6
Q
Liquid paraffin
A
(Emollients)
Dry or scaling skin
+ topical corticosteroids to treat eczema and psoriasis