Week 3 Ch 34: Scaly Dermatoses

Question 1

general treatment approach for dandruff?

Answer 1

routine shampooing daily or every other day

Question 2

if routine shampooing does not get rid of the dandruff, what is then recommended?

Answer 2

OTC antidandruff products such as a cytostatic agent

Question 3

what are two cytostatic agents for dandruff? how is it used?

Answer 3

pyrithione zinc and selenium sulfide
massage into scalp and leave in for 3-5 min before rinsing.
used daily for one week, then 2-3 times a week after

Question 4

what is ketoconazole shampoo and what is it used for?

Answer 4

anti-fungal shampoo to kill off fungus causing dandruff

Question 5

what is seborrheic dermatitis?

Answer 5

chronic inflamm disorder that commonly occurs in scalp, face, or chest that appears as a red, scaly, itchy rash

Question 6

how do you treat seborrheic dermatitis?

Answer 6

same treatment as dandruff

Question 7

how do you treat seborrheic dermatitis in infants?

Answer 7

massaging scalp with baby oil followed by nonmedicated shampoo

Question 8

what is psoriases?

Answer 8

chronic inflamm disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches

Question 9

general treatment for psoriasis?

Answer 9

hydrocortisone or emollients

Question 10

scaly dermatoses is a general term that describes what skin disorders?

Answer 10

dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis)

Question 11

what to recommend if pt shows signs of scaly dermatoses?

Answer 11

see dr

Question 12

list the antifungal agents for scaly dermatoses:

Answer 12

ketoconazole
keratolytic agents
salicylic acid
sulfur

Question 13

what class is coal tar?

Answer 13

cytostatic agent

Question 14

T/F scaly dermatoses can typically be cured with pharmacotherapy

Answer 14

false

Question 15

if pts skin condition worsens after _____ they should see dr

Answer 15

one week