Skin Disorders and Wound Management

Flashcards covering terms related to skin disorders, treatments, and medications.

Emollient

Oily substance that softens or soothes irritated skin.

Crème

Emulsion of oil and water.

Ointment

Emulsion in which the amount of oil exceeds the amount of water, making it more solid.

Lotion

Liquid suspension of solid ingredients.

Astringent

Used for drying effect, particularly on exudative lesions.

Powder

Dry, absorbent substance that may prevent moisture but not effective if moisture is already present.

Paste

Semi-solid substance made from powder.

Patches

Topical form used for systemic purposes.

Skin Hydration

Absorption increases if skin is well hydrated and intact.

Skin Condition

Greater absorption occurs if the skin is abraded or damaged.

Drug Concentration

Higher concentration means more drug is absorbed.

Length of Contact

Longer contact results in more absorption.

Size of Area

Larger areas allow for more drug absorption.

Location

Areas of greater perfusion have more rapid drug absorption.

Antimicrobials

Medications that are antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral.

Folliculitis

Inflammation of hair follicles, often leading to infections.

Impetigo

Contagious bacterial skin infection, usually seen in children.

Neomycin

An over-the-counter antibiotic used in topical treatments.

Mupirocin

Prescription antibacterial used for MRSA.

Clotrimazole

An over-the-counter antifungal used for infections like athlete’s foot.

Topical Antiviral

Medication for treating Herpes Simplex lesions, like acyclovir.

Community Acquired MRSA

MRSA that has colonized in the community, common in soft tissue infections.

Keralytics

Drugs that dissolve keratin, used in treating warts and calluses.

Antipruritic

Medications that treat itching.

Phenol Preparations

Skin cleansers that have bacteriostatic properties.

Benzoyl Peroxide

Most common over-the-counter acne product.

Accutane

Medication for severe acne with potential severe side effects.

Botox

Injected medication to paralyze wrinkle-promoting muscles.

Minoxidil

Medication applied to the scalp to stimulate hair growth.

Anti-neoplastic Medications

Used to treat skin cancer, such as fluorouracil.

Immunomodulators

Medications that enhance immune response in skin conditions.

Sunscreens

Products that block ultraviolet radiation to protect skin.

Silver Sulfadiazine

Widely used topical treatment for burn wounds.

Surgical Debridement

Removes dead tissue from wounds.

Vitamin C and Zinc

Nutrients that may improve wound healing.

Allantoin

An ingredient in anti-scar products that softens keratin.

Psoriasis

Chronic autoimmune dermatitis causing scaling plaques.

Eczema

Reactive dermatitis, often seen in children with itching and rash.

Impetigo Treatment

Requires topical antibiotics like mupirocin after cleaning lesions.

Photosensitivity

Increased skin sensitivity to sun induced by certain medications.

Corticosteroids

Anti-inflammatory medications used in various skin disorders.