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Skin Drugs Flashcards

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What is seborrhea Sica

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An increase in the scales of the skin. Sebum production is decreased

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What is seborrhea Oleosa

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An increase in the scales of the skin. Sebrum production is increased and skin can be Greasy

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What is keratolytic

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An agent that promotes loosening or separation of the horny layer of the epidermis

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What is Keratoplastic

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And agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin

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What is sulfur used for in skin shampoos

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Non-irritating, nonstaining, safe for cats. It is Keratolytic and Keratoplastic. It is also antipruritic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic. It is a mild folicular flusher but it is not degreasing

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What are some of the adverse side effects of sulfur

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Include local irritation which results from excessive and prolonged treatment with the sulfur. Sulfur is not recommended for routine bathing. Bathe them first and a good cleansing type of shampoo

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What is salicylic acid used for

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It is a common ingredient that is found in many anti-seborrheic products. It is non-irritating nonstaining and safe for cats. It is kerato plastic but also has Keratolytic, antipruritic an antibacterial properties

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What is coal tar

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Coal tar is a potentially irritating ingredient that may stain some light-colored hair coats. It is primarily Keratolytic and Keratoplastic and as well is mildly decreasing. Used to treat Seborrhea Sicca.

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What skin medicines are toxic to cats

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Coal tar

Selenium sulfide

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What is benzoyl peroxide used for

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Primarily keratolytic, antipruritic, follicular flushing, degreasing and antibacterial. It is used to treat seborrhea Oleosa. It is safe for cats

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What is selenium sulfide

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Primarily Keratolytic, Keratoplastic, Antifungal and degreasing.

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What is Epsom salts used for

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It is used as a hypertonic solution for what dressing to draw the water out of the tissues

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What are bath oils used for

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Used to manage seborrhea sicca by normalizing keratinization. May be applied as a spray or used as a bath rinse. . Contain ingredients such as sodium lactate, Lanolin and mineral oil

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What is colloidal oatmeal used for

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Provide relief for itching and discomfort. Good alternative for a corticosteroid

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What is a topical anti-histamine

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Diphenhydramine

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What is a topical anesthetic used with pruritis

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Pramoxine, lidocaine and benzocaine. Give mild, temporary relief of itching

17
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What are some topical corticosteroids

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Hydrocortisone,
Triamcinolone,
Fluocinolone,
Betamethasone

18
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What is pyoderma

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Any skin disease characterized by the presence or formation of pus

19
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What is propyleneglycol used for

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It is an antibacterial and antifungal. It is primarily used as a solvent at a vehicle for other drugs

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What is chlorhexidine used for

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It is bactericidal, fungicidal, effective against viruses. Potential contact allergen in humans. Has a residual effect

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What is seborrhea

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Characterized by an excessive production of scales and an alteration of the surface fats

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What is seborrhea sicca

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The hair, skin, scales are dry and look waxy

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What is seborrhea Oleosa

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Skin, hair, scales look greasy or oily.

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What are some prevention and treatment methods of seborrhea

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Evaluate the primary cause. Do A cytology to determine secondary infections such as bacterial or Malassezia. Shampoo with antiseborrheic shampoo. Consider use of essential fatty acid supplement

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In a mild case of seborrhoea Sicca what is needed

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Need products to increase the moisture content within the stratum corneum

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In moderate cases of Seborrhea Sicca what is needed

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Sulfur and salicylic acid are needed to control symptoms

27
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What is a humectant

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Substance that promotes the retention of moisture by attracting water to the surface

28
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What is a Emollient

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Softens or soothe the skin by decreasing transepidermal water loss

29
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What does a Keratolytic substance do

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Allows the desquamantion of surface cells

30
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What is a Keratoplastic agent used for

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Help to normalize the excessive rate of keratinization.

31
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What is the bacteia most often the cause for pyoderma

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Staphloccocus

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How do you treat pyoderma

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Treatment aimed at restoring the normal skin surface micro environment and illuminating infection by the bacterial pathogen is usually necessary. Usually uses an approach that combines systemic antibiotic therapy, topical therapy, shampoos and lotions.

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Why is cyclosporine atopica used

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Used as a selective immunosuppressive are in the treatment of a topic dermatitis. It is a cyclic polypeptide that acts specifically and reversibly on T lymphocytes

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What are the adverse side effects of using cyclosporin atopica

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Gi disturbances such as vomiting, mucous or soft stools and diarrhea.

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What is important to do for cats before using cyclosporin atopica

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Test for fiv/felv

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