Topical Skin Therapeutics

Question 1

semisolid emulsion of oil in water which contain emulsifier and preservative and high water content

Answer 1

cream

Question 2

semisolid grease/oil with no preservative , very greasy

Answer 2

ointment

Question 3

liquid formulation

suspension or solution of medication in water, alcohol or other liquids

Answer 3

lotion

Question 4

thickened aqueous solution

semi solid, containing high molecular weight polymers

Answer 4

gels

Question 5

semisolids containing finely powdered material

stiff greasy and hard to apply

often used in cooling, drying, soothing banadgaes

Answer 5

pastes

Question 6

what do emollients do

Answer 6

enhance rehydration of epidermis

used in all druy /scaly conditions

Question 7

how much emollient is usually prescribe in a week?

Answer 7

300-500g

Question 8

what are the modes of topical steroids?

Answer 8

vasoconstrictive
anti-inflammatory
anti-proliferative

Question 9

what can topical steroids be used in/

Answer 9

eczema
psoriasis
other non infective inflammatory conditions

Question 10

what are the side effects of topical steroids?

Answer 10

immune suppression
thinning of skin
purpura
stretch marks

can mask or worsen infections

Question 11

when are antiseptics used?

Answer 11

recurrent infections
antibiotic resistence
wound irrigation

Question 12

what topical antibiotics are used for acne?

Answer 12

clindamycin

erythromycin, tetracycline

Question 13

what topical antibiotics are used for rosacea?

Answer 13

metronidazole

Question 14

what topical antibiotics are used for impetigo?

Answer 14

mupirocin

fusidic acid

Question 15

what topical antifungal is used for thrush (candida infection)

Answer 15

clotrimazole, nystatin

Question 16

what topical antifungal is used for dermatophytes (ring worm)?

Answer 16

clotrimazole

Question 17

what topical antifungal is used for pityriasis versicolor/

Answer 17

ketoconazole

Question 18

what are keratolytics used for/

Answer 18

to soften kertain

e.g in viral warts
corns and calluses

Question 19

give an example of a keratolytic?

Answer 19

salicylic acid

Question 20

how are warts treated?

Answer 20

keratolytics
silver nitrate
cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)

Question 21

how can you treat psoriasis?

Answer 21

emollients and

coal tar
Vit D analogues

Topical steroid
Dithranol

Question 22

what is imiquimod used for?

Answer 22

genital warts

Question 23

what can calicneurin inhibitors used to treat?

Answer 23

atopis eczema