therapeutics

Question 1

what areas are lotions usually used to treat

Answer 1

scalp

hair-bearing areas

Question 2

what areas are gels used to treat

Answer 2

scalp
hair-bearing areas
face

Question 3

what are some types of topical therapies

Answer 3

emollients
topical steroids
antinfective agents
antipruritics
keratolytics
psoriasis therapies
cytotoxic and antineoplastic agents

Question 4

how much emollients can you prescribe

Answer 4

300-500g

Question 5

what are emollients used for

Answer 5

all dry/scaly conditions

Question 6

can emollients be used as soap substitutes

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

emollient prescribing tips

Answer 7

Apply immediately after bathing
Apply in direction of hair growth
Make skin and surfaces slippery – hazard
Use clean spoon or spatula to remove from tub (risk of bacterial contamination)
FIRE risk if paraffin-based
Avoid those containing SLS in ‘leave-on’ products

Question 8

what are wet wraps used for

Answer 8

very dry skin

Question 9

what do topical steroids do

Answer 9

reduce inflammation

cause immune suppression

Question 10

mode of action of topical corticosteroids

Answer 10

vasoconstrictive
anti-inflammatory
antiproliferative

Question 11

what are topical corticosteroids used for?

Answer 11

eczema
psoriasis
other non-infective inflammatory dermatoses
keloid scars

Question 12

what are side effects of topical steroids

Answer 12

thinning of the skin
purpura
stretch marks

Question 13

can patients smoke after using emollient

Answer 13

no

Question 14

is hydrocortisone 1% a mild steroid

Answer 14

yes

Question 15

what do calicneurin inhibitors do

Answer 15

suppress lymphocyte activation

topical treatment of atopic eczema

Question 16

what are clinical uses of antiseptics

Answer 16

recurrent infections
skin cleansing
wound irrigation

Question 17

clinical uses of antibiotics

Answer 17

treatment of acne and rosacea
treatment of skin infection
treatment of infected eczematous process