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Dermatologic Medication Preparation Bases
Gels or Thick liquids
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Indications
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Scalp or Hairy areas
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Oozy or wet lesions
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Notes
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Gels may be irritating
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Apply frequently (evaporates easily)
Creams
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Indications
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Most useful and acceptable of all topical bases
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Dermatitis/eczema (wet and dry)
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Notes
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Tell patients to rub in well
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More likely to contain preservatives or allergens
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Topical Steroid creams are more potent than lotions
Ointments
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Indications
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Thick, dry, itchy Plaques
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Areas often rubbed off by patients
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Notes
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Feels greasy use at bedtime
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Inert: allergic dermatitis less likely than cream
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May occlude Hair Follicles
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Topical Steroid ointments are more potent than creams
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Ointment vehicle holds steroid to skin surface
Pastes
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Indications
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Wet intertriginous rashes
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Notes
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Need oil to wipe off (not removed with water)
Powders
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Indications
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Protect intertriginous areas
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Notes
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Talc is MUCH better lubricant than cornstarch
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No powder absorbs moisture
Tube Sizes to prescribe (bid application for 10
days)
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Face and Neck: 30g
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Trunk (Front and back): 60g
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One Arm: 30g
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One Hand: 15g
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One Leg: 60g
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One Foot: 30g
REF: http://www.fpnotebook.com/DER207.htm
2003