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Topical Skin Therapeutics Flashcards

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1
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Give some advantages and disadvantages of topical treatments

A

Advantages - direct application and reduced systemic effects

Disadvantages - time consuming and messy

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Give some examples of topical therapies

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Emollients
Topical steroids
Antiinfectives (antiseptics/antibiotics/antivirals/antifungals)
Antipruritics
Keratolytics
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What is the function of emollients?

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To rehydrate the epidermis

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What is the main condition an emollient is used for?

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Eczema

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Wet wrap therapy is used for children with what?

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Very dry skin

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Give an example of a mild, moderate, potent and very potent topical steroids

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Mild - hydrocortisone
Moderate - butyrate
Potent - betamethasone
Very potent - proprionate

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Topical steroids can be used in which conditions?

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Eczema
Psoriasis
Lichen planus
Keloid scars

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Give some typical side effects of topical steroids

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Thin skin
Purpura
Stretch marks
Steroid rosacea
Telangectasia
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Why are antiseptics preferred over antibiotics when used topically?

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As they are not associated with resistance

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What are some clinical uses for antiseptics?

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Recurrent infections

Wound irrigation

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Give some examples of skin conditions that may require antiviral agents

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Herpes simplex (cold sore)
Eczema herpeticum
Herpes Zoster (shingles)
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Topical antifungals can be used in which conditions?

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Candida (thrush)

Ringworm

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Name some antipruritics

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Menthol

Capsaicin

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Keratolytics can be used in which skin conditions?

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Viral warts
Hyperkeratotic eczema/psoriasis
Corns/calluses

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Name some treatments for viral warts

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Keratolytics
Formaldehyde
Cryotherapy

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Psoriasis can be treated topically by emollients and a choice which other drugs?

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Coal tar
Vit D analogue
Topical steroid
Dithranol

17
Q

What three medications can be used in stable chronic plaque psoriasis?

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Coal tar
Vit D analogues
Dithranol

18
Q

How is scalp psoriasis treated?

A 
With a choice of:
Ointments
Tar shampoo
Steroids
Vit D analogues
19
Q

Give some side effects of topical therapies

A

Burning/irritation
Contact allergic dermatitis
Local toxicity
Systemic toxicity

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