Topical Skin Therapeutics Flashcards
semisolid emulsion of oil in water which contain emulsifier and preservative and high water content
cream
semisolid grease/oil with no preservative , very greasy
ointment
liquid formulation
suspension or solution of medication in water, alcohol or other liquids
lotion
thickened aqueous solution
semi solid, containing high molecular weight polymers
gels
semisolids containing finely powdered material
stiff greasy and hard to apply
often used in cooling, drying, soothing banadgaes
pastes
what do emollients do
enhance rehydration of epidermis
used in all druy /scaly conditions
how much emollient is usually prescribe in a week?
300-500g
what are the modes of topical steroids?
vasoconstrictive
anti-inflammatory
anti-proliferative
what can topical steroids be used in/
eczema
psoriasis
other non infective inflammatory conditions
what are the side effects of topical steroids?
immune suppression
thinning of skin
purpura
stretch marks
can mask or worsen infections
when are antiseptics used?
recurrent infections
antibiotic resistence
wound irrigation
what topical antibiotics are used for acne?
clindamycin
erythromycin, tetracycline
what topical antibiotics are used for rosacea?
metronidazole
what topical antibiotics are used for impetigo?
mupirocin
fusidic acid
what topical antifungal is used for thrush (candida infection)
clotrimazole, nystatin
what topical antifungal is used for dermatophytes (ring worm)?
clotrimazole
what topical antifungal is used for pityriasis versicolor/
ketoconazole
what are keratolytics used for/
to soften kertain
e.g in viral warts
corns and calluses
give an example of a keratolytic?
salicylic acid
how are warts treated?
keratolytics
silver nitrate
cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)
how can you treat psoriasis?
emollients and
coal tar
Vit D analogues
Topical steroid
Dithranol
what is imiquimod used for?
genital warts
what can calicneurin inhibitors used to treat?
atopis eczema
