5 Questions
What is a protectives?
A substance that is applied to the skin to protect it from irritation
What type of protectives should not be used on abraded and exuding skin?
Adsorbent-type protectives
What is an example of a protectives?
TALC USP XX
What is the purpose of talc?
To act as a dusting powder
What is a potential problem with using talc on broken skin?
It can cause granulomas
Study Notes
- Protectives are substances that are applied to the skin to protect it from irritation.
- Protectives are generally insoluble in water and have a chemically inert property.
- Protectives are usually applied as dusting powders, suspensions containing insoluble protective substances, or ointments.
- Protectives are usually applied to areas that are subject to constant irritation, such as the skin which is subject to moisture and/or friction.
- If the area to which the protective is to be applied is abraded and exuding fluid, adsorbent-type protectives should not be used.
- TALC USP XX (3MgO.4SiO2.H2O) is a protectives that is used to protect the skin.
- Talc is a white, odorless, tasteless, and insoluble powder that is used as a filtering aid and as a lubricant and dusting powder.
- When used on broken skin, talc can produce sterile abscesses or granulomas. This problem precludes the use of talc on surgical gloves.
- Absorbable dusting powders are now recommended for use on talc-containing medication. There are no problems with the use of talc on intact skin.
Learn about protectives, substances applied to the skin to prevent irritation. Understand their properties, application methods, and precautions related to certain types of protectives like talc. Explore how protectives are used to shield the skin from constant irritation.
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