topical skin therapeutics Flashcards
what is a cream
semi solid emulsification of oil and water that contain preservatives and may cause contact sensitization
what do creams also act to do
cool and moisturise the skin
what is an ointment
semi solid grease which have a high lipid content but no preservatives
what are ointments and what does this allow
occlusive and therefore allow the limitation of transmural water loss
what is a lotion
a liquid formulation of medications suspended in alcohol or water
what are lotions generally used to treat
dry hairy areas
what is a gel
a semi solid thickened aqueous solution
what is gel used to treat
hairy areas and the face
what is a paste
semi solid made up of finely powdered materials such as zinc oxide
what do pastes do
cool and hydrate skin
what properties do topical steroids have
anti inflammatory, anti proliferative, vasoconstrictive properties
mild topical steroid
hydrocortisone
moderate topical steroid
eumovate - clobetason butyrate
potent topical steroid
betnovate - betamethasone valerate
very potent topical steroid
dermovate - clobetasol proprionate
