A patient with psoriasis needs to apply a lubricating lotion to a psoriatic plaque. The health care provider recommends which of the following types of substances?
a. Alcohol
b. Astringent
c. Emollient
d. Antiseptic
ANS: C
Emollients and lubricants are oily or fatty substances used to keep the skin soft and prevent wa-ter evaporation. They lubricate psoriatic plaques, for example, thereby easing the removal of scales and reducing formation of fissures in intertriginous areas.
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