Therapies Flashcards
4 things efficacy is related to
- strength
- location
- vehicle
- concentration
def., use, avoid of ointment
def: lubricating
use: smooth, non-hairy lesion
avoid: hairy and integrinitous regions
def., use, avoid of creams
def: vanish when rubbed in, less greasy
use: acute exudative inflammation, integrinitous regions
def., use, avoid of lotion
def: pourable liquid, less greasy and occlusive
use: hairy areas
def., use, avoid of oils
def: less stinging than lotions or solutions
use: scalp
def., use, avoid of gel
def: jelly like, may contain alcohol
use: acne, exudative inflammation
def., use, avoid of foams
def: spead easily, easy to apply
use: hairy areas, inflammation
def., use, avoid of sprays
def: rarely use
4 parts of prescription
- name
- strength
- sig - instructions
- mitte - number of repeats
what are topical steroids
produce anti-inflammatory response
how are steroids classed
on potency, not strength
4 steroids from highest potency
super - clobetosol
high - fluoconide
med betamethasone
low - hydrocortisone
when to use diff. classes
high - palms, soles, thick plaques
med - non-intergrenous
low - face, eyes, genitals
SE of steroids
- atrophy
- striae
- telangiectasias
- acne
- rosacea
how much are is a palm
1% BSA
how much is in a fingertip
500mg - 2% BSA, bid
how many grams to cover an average body
30
what is benzoyl peroxide
topical med with anti-bacterial and anti-comdone properties
what are topical antibiotics
for acnes
- don’t use as a monotherapy
- often combine with benzoyl
what are topical retinoids
treninoin
- vit. A derivatives
- don’t use with bonzoyl
instuctions for acne meds
- takes a few months
2. can dry skin
SE of tetracyclines
- not for preg
- GI upset
- can cause photosensitivity
what is isotretinoin
- nor severe nodulocystic acne
- 5-6 months
- teratogenic
2 types of anti-fungals
- static
2. cidal
