Dermatological Drugs - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome back to our discussion of the different classes of medication. This lesson focuses on the common types of dermatological drugs, their use and administration, and precautions specific to this class of medications. Understanding dermatological drugs is important as the skin is the first barrier of defense against infection. Therefore, any skin disorder should be treated quickly and effectively. Let's begin by exploring the skin's structure and its primary functions. The skin is the body's largest organ and is part of the integumentary system, which also includes hair, nails, and glands. It comprises three main layers, the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, also known as the hypodermis. As stated earlier, one of the functions of the skin is to provide protection to the internal organs from pathogens. The skin also helps to regulate body temperature through sweat and blood flow, eliminates waste through