skin conditions

Question 1

what is..

tinea pedis
tinea corporis
tinea capatis
tinea cruris

Answer 1

• athletes foot
• body ringworm
• scalp ringworm
• jock itch

Question 2

what otc products can be used for fungal infections?

Answer 2

clotrimazole [all ages]
ketoconazole
miconazole
terbinafine

Question 3

how long must you continue taking antifungals for?

Answer 3

until at least 7 days after symptoms dissappear

Question 4

when must you refer someohe with a fungal infection?

Answer 4

if scalp or face affected

large area affected

Question 5

what are the referral criteria for acne?

Answer 5

children under 12
adults over 25 for first time
acne rosacea [butterflu pattern]
back or chest anywhere but face
otc failure more than 8 weeks

Question 6

what is 1st line for acne otc? what is the application advice?

Answer 6

benzoyl peroxide

wash skin and apply. apply to whole are not just lesions and apply at night. takes 8 weeks for improvement

Question 7

what are the s/e of benzoyl peroxide?

Answer 7

bleaches clothes/avoid direct sunlight photosensitivity

stinging/burning sensation

Question 8

what is the referral criteria for corns and calluses?

Answer 8

diabetes
impaired circulation
treatment failure

Question 9

when would you refer someone with eczema?

Answer 9

infected skin
severe rash
broken skin
on face
genital area
otc failure more than 7 days
symptoms more than 2 weeks

Question 10

which out of ointment lotion and cream is most hydrating?

Answer 10

ointment

Question 11

what is the age requirement of hydrocortisone? clobetasone?

what is the max duration of treatment

Answer 11

hydro= 10+
clobeta= 12+

max 7 day use

Question 12

when would you refer someone with fungal nail infection?

Answer 12

more than 2 nails affected
nail breaking away
diabetic/immunocompromised pt

Question 13

what is the age requirement for amorolfine?

which type of fungal nail infection is it only licensed for?

Answer 13

18+

only if infectoin is beneath nail tip or on sides of nail or under nail plate

Question 14

what is the application advice in regards to amorolfine?

Answer 14

apply once weekly to affected nails

must be used until all the affected nail grows out and this can take up to 9-12 months. fingernails can take up to 6 months

Question 15

what OTC product would you recommend for psoriasis? and the age requirement

Answer 15

coal tar solution 12+

Question 16

what are the s/e of coal tar?

Answer 16

stains clothes

photosensitivity and skin irritation

Question 17

what is the referral criteria for cold sores?

Answer 17

painless
immunocompromised
eye affected
cold sores inside mouth
lasting more than 2 weeks

Question 18

what is the dosage regimen for aciclovir for cold sores?

Answer 18

5 times daily every 4 hours for at least 4 days [max 10 days]

Question 19

what is the age requirement for peniciclovir for cold sores and the dosage regimen for it?

Answer 19

12+

8 times daily every 2 hours and for 4 days

Question 20

when do warts and verrucas naturally disappear?

Answer 20

within 6 months to 2 years

Question 21

what is the referral criteria for warts and verrucaes?

Answer 21

facial warts
multiple warts
genital warts
diabetic 
itching/bleeding warts
change in appearance of wart

Question 22

what otc products can be used for warts and verrucae?

Answer 22

salicylic acid [bazuka]
cryotherapy [freezes warts]
glutaraldehyde

Question 23

what is the application advice for salicylic acid?

Answer 23

soak skin first for 5 mins before applying
apply daily
remove dead skin every week