eczema mx

Question 1

what is the maintainance therapy

Answer 1

emollients

• used as soap substitutes
• thickness depends on severity of eczema

Question 2

name two thin emollients

Answer 2

1. e45

2. aveeno cream

Question 3

name two thick emollients

Answer 3

1. cetraben cream

2. 50:50 ointment ( 50% liquid paraffin increases flammability - warn if smoker !)

Question 4

steroid ladder : mild

Answer 4

hydrocortisone - face

Question 5

steroid ladder : moderate

Answer 5

eumovate - clobetasone butyrate

• body

Question 6

steroid ladder : potent

Answer 6

betnovate - betametosome

• body

Question 7

steroid latter : v potent

Answer 7

dermovat - clobetosol propionate

• used on soles of feet and palms

Question 8

tx for facial eczema

Answer 8

1. topical calcineurin inhibitors - maybe preferred to hydrocortisone as no risk of skin thinning
2. hydrocortisone

Question 9

Name 5 points re : application that must be said to patients?

Answer 9

1. potency
2. formulation ( cream vs ointment )
3. frequency
4. duration
5. application amount ( finger tip unit = 0.5g)