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used short term to relieve dermititis, poison ivy, insect bites, hives, allergic reactions
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antipruritics
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4 pruritics
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benzocaine (the caines)
Calamine lotion Cortaid Topicort Benadryl |
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local anesthetics for dermatitis
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benzocaine (the caines)
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drying agent for dermatitis
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calamine lotion
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anti inflammatory agents
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cortaid topicort
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another name for anit inflammatory agent
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corticosteroid
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emolliants and demulcents
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A&D ointment Desitin
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What are A&D ointment and Desitin used for?
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diaper rash minor burns and abrasions
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karitolytics
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used to control abnormal scaling of the scalp or promote peeling of the skin
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karitolytic agent
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salicylic acid
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What are scabicides and pediculicides?
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used to control scabies and lice infestations
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name two scabicides
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permithren lindane
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name two pediculicides
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Kwell Rid
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What are antifungals used for?
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thrush diaper rash athletes foot and jock itch
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name some antifungals
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Lotrimin (generic clotrimazole)
Mycostaten (generic nystatin) Mycolog II (generic nystatin/triamcinalone Simvastatin |
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what are antivirals used for?
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herpes zoster herpes simplex (cold and genital)varicella zoster (chicken pox)
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what is an antiviral medicene?
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zovirax (generic acyclovir)
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what are some topical antiseptics
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hibiclens betadine bacitracin garamycin silvadene neosporin
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another use for hibiclens
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surgical scrub
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another use for betadine
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surgical antiseptic
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what is used for severe recalcitrant cystic acne
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Oral Accutane generic isotretinoin
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what are some acne treatments?
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Benzoil peroxide
Retin A |
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What's another name for Retin
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tretinoin
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another use for Retin-A?
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sun damaged skin
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what are some topical antibiotics for acne?
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erythromycin clindamycin
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what are some oral antibiotics for acne?
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tetracycaline doxycycline minocycline erythromycine
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What are usually solutions, emulsions, or suspensions for the skin?
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applications
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What are painted on the skin and leave a flexible film?
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collodions
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What usually has suitable hydorphilic or hydrophobic bases?
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gels
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What has a cooling effect?
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Lotions
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What are greasy and usually have a paraffin base?
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ointments
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What has zinc oxide and starch as a base?
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pastes
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What are particularly suitable for scalp and face.
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gels
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What's good for dry chronic lesions?
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ointments
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What's good for chronic eczema psoriasis or lichen simplex?
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pastes
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What are two treatments for wrinkles?
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botox and collegen injections
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What's a skin dressing for the treatment of ulcers or other slow healing areas of the skin
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duoderm
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What's used to treat severe psoriasis?
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methotrexate
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What's also known as minoxidil?
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Rogaine
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generic name acyclovir
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Zovirax
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What can be used to destroy external internal tumors and destroy warts?
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cryosurgery
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