Topical Skin Theraputics Flashcards
What are the 2 advantages and 3 disadvantages of topical skin therapys?
Advantages
Direct application
Reduced systemic effects
Disadvantages
Time consuming
Correct dosage can be difficult
Messy
What is the mode of action of topical corticosteroids?
Vasoconstrictive
Anti-inflammatory
Antiproliferative
what mass of steroid ointment woud be required for a whole body application? (adult)
20 to 30g
What area would one fingertip unit of topical steroid ointement cover?
2 hands worth
What are some of the side effects of topical steroids?
Thinning of the skin
Purpura
Stretc marks
Rosacea
In what conditions would topical antibiotics be useful?
Acne
Rosacea
Impetigo
What antibiotics would you consider for Acne?
Clindamycin
Erythromycin
Tertracycline
What topical antibiotic would you consider for Rosacea?
Metronidazole
Which topical antibiotics would you consider for impetigo?
Mupirocin
Fusidic acid
What topical antiyeast would you use for candida infections?
Nystatin or clotrimazole
Which topical antifungl would you use for ring worms?
Clotrimazole
What are the treatment options for psoriasis?
Emollients plus a choice of
- Coal tar
- Vitamin D analogue
- Keratolytic
- Topical Steroid
- Dithranol
What are the issues with using Coal tar?
Messy and smelly
What are the issues with using vitamin D analogues?
Can be irritant
Use limited to 100g weekly
What are the issues with using Dithranol?
Irritates and stains normal skin
