Pharmacology for Estheticians Lecture Notes

Vocabulary practice cards covering medical abbreviations, drug classifications, regulatory standards, and pharmacological concepts relevant to skincare and esthetics.

Abx

The abbreviation that represents antibiotics in medical terminology.

Foundational Pharmacology Knowledge

Essential for estheticians to understand how medications can interact with the skin, skincare, and skincare treatments to protect the health of their clients.

tx

The standard abbreviation used for “treatment”.

FDA Role

Includes protecting public health by regulating and supervising products like cosmetics.

DEA Drug Schedules

The classification system used by the DEA to categorize medications into $5$ distinct schedules.

Schedule I

The category of drugs that possesses the strictest regulations and penalties under government law.

Controlled Substances Monitoring

Close supervision by regulatory agencies intended to mitigate risks associated with drug misuse and dependency.

Rosacea Management

Most commonly treated using topical metronidazole and oral antibiotics.

Sunscreen Classifications

The two main types available to protect the skin are chemical and physical.

Prescription vs. OTC Products

Key differences include accessibility, potency, and regulatory oversight.

Nutraceuticals

Products derived from food sources that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Topical

A term referring to a medication or treatment applied directly to an area of the skin.

Schedule V

The classification of controlled substances with the lowest potential for abuse.

Pharmacodynamics

The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body and the mechanisms by which they produce their therapeutic or toxic effects.

Benzoyl Peroxide OTC Concentration

The maximum percentage allowed in over-the-counter skincare products is up to $10\%$.

Antihistamines

Medications used to reduce or block the effects of histamine and alleviate allergy symptoms.