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Antiseptic |
A sub used on the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria or to provide preoperative cleansing of the skin |
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Astringent |
An agent that causes contraction after application to tissue
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Collagen |
A fibrous sub found in skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and all other connective tissue
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Comedo |
A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle of the skin
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Dermatitis |
Inflammation of the skin
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Dermatophyte |
Fungi parasitic on the skin
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Dermatophtosis |
A fungal skin infection
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Erythema |
Redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries
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Fatty acid |
Organic compound of C,H, and O that is esterified with glycerol to form fat
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Furuncle |
A focal suppurative inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (a boil)
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Granulation tissue |
New tissue formed in the healing of wounds of the soft tissue, consisting of connective tissue cells and ingrown young vessels |
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Integmentary system |
Pertaining to, or composed of, skin
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Keratolytic |
An agent that promotes loosening or separation of the horny layer of the epidermis
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Keratoplastic |
An agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin
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Pruritus |
Itching
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Pseudomembranous colitis |
A sever acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa
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Pyoderma
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Any skin disease characterized by the presence or formation of pus
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Seborrhea |
An increase in scaling of the skin
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Seborrhea oleosa |
Condition characterized by scaling and excess lipid production that forms brownish yellow clumps, which adhere to the hair and skin.
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Seborrhea sicca |
Characterized by dry skin and white to gray scales that do not adhere to the hair or skin |
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What are some of the causes for dermatologic conditions |
Ectoparasites Allergies Pyoderma Underlying systemic illnesses |
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What are some diagnostic procedures |
Skin scrapings Allergy testing Dermatophyte test |
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What are the functions of the integumentary system |
Protection from pathogens, injury, and dehydration Senses heat, cold, pain, touch, pressure, and other sensations Regulate body temp Excretes waste Vitamin D3 Synthesis |
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What are the three layers of the skin |
Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis |
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What is the epidermis composed of |
Keratinocytes Melanocytes Langerhans cells Merkel cells |
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What are the five layers of the epidermis |
Basal (deepest) Spinous Granular Clear Horny/cornified (superficial) |
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How is the dermis attached to the epidermis |
Basement membrane |
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What is the dermis composed |
Collagen fibers Blood vessels Nerves Lymphatics Hair follicles Sebaceous glands Sweat glands |
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What is the hypodermis composed of |
Fat and connective tissue |
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What are the different topical antiseborrheics |
Sulfur Salicylic acid Coal Tar Benzoyl peroxide Selenium Sulfide |
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What are the different kinds of antiseborrheic drugs |
Keratolytics Keratoplastics |
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What is the function of keratolytics |
Agents that promote lossening or separation of horny layer |
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What is the function of keratoplastics |
Agents that promote normalization or development of keratin |
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What are the characteristics of sulfur |
Nonirritating/Nonstaining Combination of keratolytic/plastic Safe for cats |
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What are the properties of sulfur |
Antipruritic Antibacterial Antifungal Antiparasitic |
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What is sulfur used for |
Treat Seborrhea Sicca |
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When will sulfur become irritating |
From excessive and prolonged treatment |
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What are the characteristics of salicylic acid |
Safe for cats Nonirritating/nonstaining Primarily keratoplastic |
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What are the properties of salicylic acid |
Antipruritic Antibacterial |
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When is salicylic acid used |
Tx seborrhea sicca in combination with sulfur Hyperkeratotic skin disorders |
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What are the characteristics of Coal Tar |
Potentially irritating May stain Keratolytic/plastic Mildly degreasing |
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What is coal tar used for |
Treats seborrhea sicca |
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Coal tar is toxic to |
Cats |
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What are the characteristics of benzoyl peroxide |
Primarily keratolytic Safe for cats May bleach colored fabrics |
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What are the properties of benzoyl peroxide |
Antipruritic Follicular flushing Degreasing Antibacterial |
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What are the clinical uses of benzoyl peroxide |
Treats seborrhea oleosa Hot spots Skinfold dermatitis Superficial folliculitis Schnauzer comedo syndrome Tail gland hyperplasia Stud tail |
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What are the characteristics of selenium sulfide |
Primarily keratolytic May stain |
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What are the properties of selenium sulfide |
Degreasing Antifungal |
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Selenium Sulfide is not safe for |
Cats |
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What are the clinical uses of selenium sulfide |
Dry eczema Seborrhea |
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What are the adverse side effects of Selenium sulfide |
Rash Irritation |
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What are some topical medications mixed with water |
Aluminum acetate Magnesium sulfate Bath oils |
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What are the properties of aluminum acetate |
Drying Antiseptic |
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What are the clinical uses of aluminum acetate |
Prevent exudation resulting from inflammation Relieves itching |
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Magesium sulfate is also called |
epsom salts |
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What does epsom salts do |
Draw water from tissues |
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What is bath oils used for |
Treat seborrhea sicca |
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What are the different types of antipruritics |
Nosteroidal antipruritics topical corticosteroids |
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Nonsteriodial antipruritics only provide |
Temporary relief of itching |
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Topical corticosteroids provide relief from |
Itching, burning, and inflammation |
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Astringents treat what in dogs and cats |
Moist dermatitis |
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Astringents treat what in large animals |
Weeping skin |
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Astringents may cause |
Irritation |
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What are the different types of antiseptics of the skin |
Alcohols Propylene Glycol Chlorhexidine Acetic Acid Iodine Benzalkonium Chloride |
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What are the properties of alcohols |
Bactericidal Astringent Cooling Rubefaciant |
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Alcohols are used in |
Cleansing and treatment of wounds |
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What are the four phases of wound healing |
Inflammation Debridement Repair Maturation |
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What occurs during th inflammatory phase |
Begins with hemorrhage Serum leakage to deposit fibrinogen and other clotting elements Serum also provides enzymes, proteins, antibodies, and complement |
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What occurs during the debridement phase |
Neutrophils and monocytes migrate to the wound |
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What occurs in the repair phase |
Blood clots Fibroblast produce collagen and connective tissue proteins Capillaries infiltrate the wound Granulation tissue if formed Epithelial cells proliferate beneath the scab Wound begins to contract |
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What occurs in maturation phase |
Remodeling Wound consolidates and strengthens |
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What contributes to wound healing |
Patient factors (age, nutritional status, rest) Wound factors (contaminated vs non-contaminated) External factors (temp regulation) Lavaged Closure |
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What are the functions of topical wound dressings |
Healing stimulators Wound Cleansers Protectants |
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What are the different kinds of topical wound dressings |
Ointments Solutions Gels Creams Lotions Sprays Powders Dressing sheets |
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What are the functions of healing simulators |
Promote fibroblast proliferation, collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and epithelialization |
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What are the different types of healing stimulators |
Acemannan Bovine collage |
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What is the function of wound cleansers |
Remove necrotic tissue, debris, and bacteria May also act as healing stimulants |
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What are the different kinds of wound cleansers |
Isotonic saline Chlorhexidine solution Providone-Iodine |
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What is the function of protectants |
Provide protective environment to assist the healing of noninfected wounds |
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What are some different kinds of protectants |
Wound gels No sting barrier film Tegaderm No stick pads |
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What are systemic corticosteroids used for |
Treatment of some dermatosis and dermatitis conditions (allergic reactions, moist dermatosis, seborrheic dermatitis, acral lick dermatitis ) |
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Dexamehtasone injection Depo-Medrol injection Prednisone tablets Medrol tablets |
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Depo-medrol is also called |
Methylprednisolone |
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What is the function of topical antibacterial agents |
Treatment and prevention of superficial bacterial infections of wounds |
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Topical antibacterial agents may contain |
Corticosteroids Antifungal |
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What are the different kinds of topical antibacterial drugs |
Neo-predef w/ tetracaine Triple antibiotic Antibiotic sprays Dressings containing silver |
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What is the function of topical antifungal angents |
Treatment of superficial fungal infections |
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What are the different kinds of anitfungals |
Conofite Miconazole Panalog Clotrimazole Tolnaftate cream Iodine containting products |
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What is the function of fatty acids |
Responsible for the shine of the haircoat and the smooth texture of the skin Managing itching |
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What are counterirritants used for in horses |
Treat chronic inflammatory conditions of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, or other tissues Promote blood supply |
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Caustics drugs are used for |
Treatment of excessive granulation tissue Superficial tumors Horn buds |
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Excessive granulation tissue is also called |
Proud flesh |
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Why are behavior modification drugs used to treat in cats and dogs |
Feline psychogenic alopecia Canine acral lick dermatitis |
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What are behavior modification drugs |
Tricyclic antidepressant Phenobarbital Diazepam Amitriptyline Fluoxetine Naloxone Naltrexone |
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What are selective immunosuppressors used for |
Treatment of atopic dermatitis |
