c.
Specific Antiseborrheic Agents.
(1) Chloroxine (Capitrol). This agent is used in the treatment of dandruff
and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. The patient should be instructed not to use this
medication if blistered, raw, or oozing areas are present on the scalp and to keep the
medication away from the eyes. This medication may slightly discolor light-colored hair.
(2) Selenium sulfide (Selsun). This shampoo product is used to treat
dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. The patient should be instructed not to
use this medication if blistered, raw, or oozing areas are present on the scalp and to
keep the medication away from the eyes. This medication should be thoroughly rinsed
from the hair of persons with light-colored hair because it can cause discoloration.
(3) Sebulex or Sebra Shampoo. This product is made of salicylic acid
(2%) and sulfur (2%). It is used as a shampoo to treat seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff,
and psoriasis of the scalp. Present in these concentrations, salicylic acid and sulfur are
used for their keratoplastic (mild keratolytic) actions. The patient using this product
should be informed of two things. One, this product may discolor light-colored hair.
Two, the patient should not use this product on the same area to which has been
applied any topical mercury-containing product (such as ammoniated mercury ointment)
because doing so might stain that area of skin and produce a foul odor (interaction
between sulfur and mercury).
(4) Sebutone or Sebra T Shampoo. This product is made of salicylic acid
(2%), coal tar (0.5%), and sulfur (2%). In these concentrations, the salicylic acid and
sulfur are used for their keratoplastic (mild keratolytic) actions, and coal tar is used for
its antipruritic (controls itching), antibacterial, and keratoplastic actions. The patient
using this product should be informed of two things. One, this product may discolor
light-colored hair. Two, the patient should not use this product on the same area to
which has been applied any topical mercury-containing product (such as ammoniated
mercury ointment) because doing so might stain that area and produce a foul odor.
1-4. ASTRINGENTS
a. Definition. An astringent is an agent that dries mucous secretions, shrinks
skin, and causes blanching (whitening).
b. Indications for the use of Astringents. Astringents are used to reduce
inflammation of mucous membranes, to promote healing, and to toughen skin.
c.
Specific Astringent Agents.
(1) Aluminum acetate tablets (Domeboro. Burow's solution). When these
tablets are added to water, aluminum acetate solution is prepared. This product is used
as an astringent for inflammatory skin conditions such as insect bites, poison ivy, and
athlete's foot. The patient receiving these tablets should be warned that they are for
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