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Pharmacology
EYES EARS SKIN Types of Dermatological Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The dermatological drugs are used for____effects; and _____absorption is undesirable | local effects; systemic absorption |
| What are the types of dermatological drugs? | 1. Antimicrobials 2. Antiseptics 3. Corticosteroids 4. Emollients/ moisturizers 5. Enzymes 6. Immunosuppressants 7. Keratolytics 8. Retinoids 9. Sunscreens |
| Antimicrobials are drugs that are going to _____ a microbe. | kill a microbe |
| Antiseptics can be ________ or ________ | Bacteriacidal and Bacteriostatic |
| Corticosteriods are ____ steroids and are _____ to the _____ | Long term steroid; damaging to skin; s |
| Corticosteroids makes skin _____ and ____/ | Translucent and thin |
| Emolient and moisturizers are ____ ______ moisturizers which come in the form of ____, ____, ____ and ____ | enon-cosmetic moisturisers which come in the form of creams, ointments, lotions and gels |
| Enzymes break down __ so that _____ can rise to the top | scabs so that healthy tissue can rise to the top. |
| Immunosuppressants are drugs that ____ or _____ the strength of the body's immune system | class of drugs that suppress or reduce the strength of the body's immune system. |
| Keratolytics are ____ agents that _____ keratin | topical agent; break down keratin |
| Retinoids are used to treat ___ damage or get rid of _____ removing top layers of skin. | sun ; wrinkles |
| What at the sunscreens available? | 1. UVA 2. UVB |
| UVA stands for anti-___ | Anti aging |
| UVB stands for anti____ | Anti burn |