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Aqueous cream and emulsifying ointment can be used as substitutes for soap.
Aqueous cream and emulsifying ointment can be used as substitutes for soap.
True (A)
Topical steroids of Class 3 are considered mild and are commonly used for inflammatory conditions due to infection.
Topical steroids of Class 3 are considered mild and are commonly used for inflammatory conditions due to infection.
False (B)
Potassium permanganate is used at concentrations of 1 : 4000 to 1 : 25 000 as an oxidizing agent with antiseptic and fungicidal activity.
Potassium permanganate is used at concentrations of 1 : 4000 to 1 : 25 000 as an oxidizing agent with antiseptic and fungicidal activity.
True (A)
Coconut oil compound is the most effective treatment for scalp psoriasis and should be applied twice a day.
Coconut oil compound is the most effective treatment for scalp psoriasis and should be applied twice a day.
Topical treatment offers low concentrations of a drug in the skin.
Topical treatment offers low concentrations of a drug in the skin.
Propylene glycol 50% in water and Urea 40% are commonly used for hyperkeratotic eczema and nail removal.
Propylene glycol 50% in water and Urea 40% are commonly used for hyperkeratotic eczema and nail removal.
The base or vehicle of a topical preparation is responsible for delivering the active constitute into the skin.
The base or vehicle of a topical preparation is responsible for delivering the active constitute into the skin.
Emollients are indicated for wet lesions.
Emollients are indicated for wet lesions.
Topical preparations are not available in the form of shampoos.
Topical preparations are not available in the form of shampoos.
Intravenous injections are a form of topical therapy.
Intravenous injections are a form of topical therapy.
