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Chapter 13: Skin
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Management of eczema
Psoriasis management
Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis
Treatment of itching skin (pruritus)
Management of urticaria
Treatment of acne
Treatment of rosacea
Treatment of actinic keratoses
Management of hyperhidrosis
Management of skin conditions
13.2 Emollient and barrier preparations
13.3 Antipruritics
13.4 Topical corticosteroids
13.5 Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
13.6 Acne and rosacea
13.7 Preparations for warts and calluses
13.8 Sunscreens and camouflagers
13.9 Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions
13.10 Anti-infective skin preparations
13.11 Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and desloughing agents
13.12 Antiperspirants
13.13 Miscellaneous skin preparations
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13.11 Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and desloughing agents
13.11.1 Alcohols and saline
13.11.2 Chlorhexidine salts
13.11.3 Octenidine
13.11.4 Iodine
13.11.5 Oxidisers and dyes
Disinfectants and cleansers are important in the treatment of skin conditions. Cetrimide, which has detergent properties, and chlorhexidine are both useful disinfectants. Sodium chloride 0.9% is suitable for general cleansing of skin and wounds whereas emulsifying ointment is best for scaling disorders (see section 13.2.1 Emollients). Povidone iodine is preferred to chlorinated solutions which are too irritant and no longer recommended.
