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Which type of topical antibiotics should be avoided? - ANSWER - Products containing
NEOMYCIN due to high incidence of contact sensitization
Which cutaneous reaction to trauma/infection/inflammation results in scar and keloid
formation? -
ANSWER - The mesenchymal response
Patients with darker skin tones should be careful using which topical medications? - ANSWER
- -Highpotency steroids
-Benzoyl peroxide
-Isotretinoin
Futcher line (aka Ito line) define - ANSWER - The vertical line that separates the
hyperpigmented dorsal surfaces from the less pigmented ventral surfaces in darker skinned
people
Acute inflammation- best types of products to use - ANSWER - -Wet dressings
-Powders
-Aerosols
-Suspension lotions
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,-Alcohol or water-based lotions
Chronic inflammation- best types of products to use - ANSWER - -Creams
-Oil-based lotions or gels
-Ointments
Best preparations for wet vs. dry rashes - ANSWER - Wet rashes --> CREAMS (powder-based)
Dry rashes --> OINTMENTS (oil-based)
Potency of preparations from most --> least - ANSWER - 1) Ointments
2) Creams
3) Lotions
What type of topical product is best for hairy areas? - ANSWER - Foams
First-line treatment for mild acne - ANSWER - Keratolytics:
**Benzoyl peroxide
**Retinoic acid
Topical antibiotics used for acne - ANSWER - -Clindamycin
-Erythromycin
-Sulfacetamide
Systemic antibiotics used for inflammatory acne - ANSWER - -Tetracycline
-Doxycycline
-Minocycline
-Erythromycin
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,Side effects of topical steroids - ANSWER - -Skin atrophy
-Increased fragility of skin
-Secondary infection
-Hypopigmentation
-Folliculitis
-Telangiectasia
-Purpura
-Stria
What is referred to as the infants "first immunization"? - ANSWER - ***Colostrum***
Colostrum (define) - ANSWER - Thick, rich, yellowish fluid; rich in immunoglobulins and other
antibodies and helps passage of meconium
Lower in (compared to mature milk):
-Calories
-Fat
Higher in:
-Protein
-Fat-soluble vitamins
-Cholesterol
-NaCl
Transitional milk (define) - ANSWER - Appears several days after delivery
Higher in:
-Calories
-Fat
-Lactose
Lower in:
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, -Protein
Mature milk (define) - ANSWER - Appears by about 2nd week after delivery
-90% water
-3.8% fat
-0.9% protein
Primary carb in breastmilk? - ANSWER - Lactose
Cradle position (define) - ANSWER - **Mother begins sitting upright or leaning slightly forward
**Mother and infant are in a tummy-to-tummy arrangement
-Baby's head is supported in crook of elbow
Side-lying position (define) - ANSWER - **Mother lies on her side
-Baby is supported in elbow
Football hold (define) - ANSWER - **Infant is supported off to the side of the mother
**Baby's head is supported in Mom's hand
Good for:
-Moms with C-sections
-Moms with twins (can feed both at one time)
-Moms with flat or inverted nipples
When should first breastfeeding happen? - ANSWER - As soon after birth as possible
Infant should be encouraged to suck at each breast for how long? - ANSWER - 10-15 minutes
When should milk supply come in for mom? - ANSWER - Between the 2nd and 4th day
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