Skin Study Guide
$12.00 AUD
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Skin Study Guide
$12.00 AUD
Skin pharmacology, made calm. 🧡
A 15-page study guide to eczema, acne, psoriasis, skin infections and topical steroids, written by a pharmacy student for pharmacy, nursing and medical students in Australia. Every topic gets its own page, with a mechanism diagram, Australian brands and doses, the side effects that matter, monitoring, red flags and a real pharmacy-counter case.
What's inside
- 01 Cover + contents
- 02 Skin basics: the layers, choosing a vehicle, fingertip units, what drives absorption
- 03 Eczema + dermatitis: emollients, flare plans, wet wraps, contact dermatitis, infection signs
- 04 Topical steroids: the potency ladder, where to use what, fingertip units, steroid phobia myths
- 05 Acne: benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, clindamycin, doxycycline, hormonal options, isotretinoin safety
- 06 Psoriasis: the treatment ladder, Daivobet, methotrexate safety, biologics, eczema vs psoriasis
- 07 Skin infections: tinea, impetigo, cold sores, scabies, head lice, when to refer
- 08 Sun + skin cancer: sunscreen counselling, actinic keratoses, photosensitising drugs, ABCDE
- 09 Rashes + reactions: urticaria, drug rashes, SJS/TEN and DRESS culprits, red flags
- 10 Special populations: pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and nappy rash, older skin, skin of colour
- 11 Four case studies
- 12 Practice questions (12 multiple choice + 2 short answer)
- 13 Full answers with explanations
- 14–15 24 cut-and-fold flashcards
Why you'll like it
- Australian brands (Advantan, Elocon, Dermovate, Epiduo, Daivobet, Lamisil), FTU guides and current Australian guidance
- Pastel, hand-illustrated pages that are easy on tired eyes
- Built for exams, OSCEs and placement
Format
- 1 PDF file, 15 pages, A4 size
- Print at home or at a print shop, or import into GoodNotes, Notability or any PDF app
- Instant download after purchase. This is a digital file: nothing will be posted.
Please note
- For personal study use only. Please don't share, resell or upload the file anywhere.
- This guide is a study aid, not clinical or prescribing advice. Always check the current Australian Medicines Handbook and product information.
- Because this is a digital file, I can't offer change-of-mind refunds. If something's wrong with your file, message me and I'll fix it or refund you.
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