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Skincare Vehicules & Textures
- 2min
- Jan. 2024
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CREAMS
ADVANTAGES
Oil and water base.
Less irritating.
Emollient properties.
DISADVANTAGES
Oily feel due to thicker
consistency.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Atopic Dermatitis.
Xerosis.
Hyperkerastosis.
Pruritis.
Sensitive Skin.
Acne-prone skin.
LOTIONS
ADVANTAGES
Preferred for treatment of:
Large and hairy areas.
Skin sites subject to chafing.
DISADVANTAGES
Skin irritation.
Burning Dryness.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Atopic Dermatitis.
Acne-prone skin.
Sensitive skin.
Keratosis Pilaris.
Pruritis.
GEL
ADVANTAGES
High water content.
Cooling effect.
Long term efficacy vs
conventional treatment.
DISADVANTAGES
Burning, Itching.
Irritation, Dryness.
Peeling and redness of the skin.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Acne prone skin.
Scars & Wound healing.
OINTMENT
ADVANTAGES
Most are preservative-free.
Higher potency and greater
drug penetration.
Effective on thickened skin
lesions.
DISADVANTAGES
Insoluble in water.
Difficult to wash off.
Greasy or messy to apply.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Scars & wound healing.
Atopic Dermatits.
Hyperkeratosis.
Xerosis.
Diaper rash.
FOAMS
ADVANTAGES
Quick drying.
Lack of fragrance.
Minimal residue after
application.
Spreads easily (helpful
in larger BSA).
DISADVANTAGES
Burning
Stinging
Pruritus
RECOMMENDED FOR
Sensitive Skin.
Allergy-prone skin.
Acne-prone skin.
Scalp care.
Hyperkeratosis.
SOLUTIONS
ADVANTAGES
Easy to spread.
Leave minimal residue.
DISADVANTAGES
Contain alcohol bases that
can cause stinging
and exacerbate dryness.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Acne-prone skin.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Hair & scalp care.
SPRAY
ADVANTAGES
Can treat large areas of
affected skin (15 – 20% BSA).
Improved quality of life.
DISADVANTAGES
Few cases of erythema.
Scaling, Dryness.
Stinging, Burning.
Lack of smoothness.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Hyperkeratosis.
Severe dermatitis.
Photo-protection.
SHAMPOO
ADVANTAGES
Short contact application (~15 min.)
High patient satisfaction
(increase adherence and
treatment efficacy).
DISADVANTAGES
Burning.
Skin atrophy.
Telangiectasia.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Seborrheic dermatitis.
Hair loss & restoration.
Hyperkeratosis.