Skin And Sun Precautions

Question 1

Dry Skin Precautions are highly recommended for who?

Answer 1

Patients with eczema and psoriasis

Question 2

Describe dry skin Precautions routine

Answer 2

Taking a 10-15 minute bath
Pat skin dry
Moisturize to seal in moisture

Question 3

Name some products that are recommended for dry skin

Answer 3

Galaxal or vaseline based moisturizer
Face: Fifth element 50+ Intensive “
Face: #50 Protection balm or restoring cream
Qtica hand cream

Question 4

List some UVA radiation fact

Answer 4

Goes deepest into skin/dermis
Causes aging and wrinkles
Cloudy days
Causes tanning
Can cause Melanoma

Question 5

List some points of UVB radiation

Answer 5

Affects skin surface
Burns the skin
Sunny days
Damages eyes
Can cause BCC and SCC

Question 6

What is broad spectrum SPF made with?

Answer 6

Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide

Question 7

What is the most common mistake people make with sunscreen?

Answer 7

Not using enough AND
Not applying it frequently enough

Question 8

Describe post DT care instructions

Answer 8

Spots may become crusty and red
Keep spots moist with vaseline or moisturizer twice daily
Crusting should only last 2-3 days
Can also use cool compress for stinging
Keep area clean with warm water and gentle cleanser

Question 9

What is care of post biopsy site?

Answer 9

Apply fucidin and bandaid immediately (leave on 48 hrs)
Avoid aspirin motrin and advil (thin the blood) - Can take tylenol
After 48 hrs clean 1x/day with warm water or saline and then apply antibacterial ointment and bandage until heals about 7 to 10 days

Question 10

Describe wart protocol at home treatment

Answer 10

Apply vaseline around the wart
Dab soluver 27 onto wart
Cover with duct tape
Pare down the wart
Rpt every 2-3 days

Question 11

What other treatments can be used along with the home wart treatment ever 4 to 6 weeks?

Answer 11

Cryotherapy

Question 12

What treatment is most effective for warts but at a cost?

Answer 12

CO2 laser removal

Question 13

What is the virus that causes warts

Answer 13

Verruca vulgaris (body)
Verruca plantaris (feet)

Question 14

What are fungal infections of the skin easily treated with?

Answer 14

Lamisil

Question 15

How is lamisil used?

Answer 15

Twice per day for 4-6 weeks

Question 16

What is Jublia?

Answer 16

Prescription toenail lacquer for fungus

Question 17

How is Jublia used?

Answer 17

Once per day for 2 years

Question 18

What condition does jublia treat

Answer 18

Onychomycosis (fungus of the nails)

Question 19

What treatments can be used in conjunction with jublia?

Answer 19

Vascular laser (covered by AHC)
CO2 microholes ($100)

Question 20

What conditions is Co2 laser used for?

Answer 20

Moles, seborrheic keratosis, warts and sebaceous hyperplasia

Question 21

What is applied to the area treated by CO2 after the procedure?

Answer 21

Fucidin and non-stick dressing

Question 22

After Co2 procedure, how long should the patient keep the bandaid on?

Answer 22

48 hours (except wart: 7 days)

Question 23

Once the bandaid comes off the CO2 treated area, how do you care for it?

Answer 23

Clean 1x/day with warm water, pat dry gently with clean cloth