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75: Dermatology Flashcards

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When to refer skin

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-multiple/extensive burns, cuts, abrasions
-human/animal bites
-bad rash
-tumors/growths
-yellow skin
-deep infection (cellulitis)
-large blisters of unknown origins
-exposed deep tissue, muscle, bone

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Choosing a base for skin tx

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  1. desired effect
  2. area of application
  3. patient acceptability
  4. nature of incorporated medication (stability, compatibility)
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Basic vehicles for most skin rx

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-ointment
-cream
-lotion gel
-solution/foam/spray

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Ointments

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-best for hydration and drug delivery
-removes scales
-greasy, low acceptance, no good for hairy areas

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Creams

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-good for hydration and drug delivery
-can apply to most areas
-high acceptance

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Lotions

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-watered down creams
-easy to apply
-good acceptance
-requires freq applications
-not ideal for very dry skin

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Gels

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-great for alcohol soluble drugs
-can apply to most areas
-nongreasy
-can be drying

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Solutions, foams, sprays

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-can apply to most areas
-easy to apply in hairy earea
-not ideal for drug delivery
-can be drying
-not ideal for hydration
-requires freq application

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best vehicles for hair bearing skin

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-solution/spray
-foam
-gel
-cream

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Dry Skin (xerosis)

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-fall and winter
-feet, lower legs
-hands, elbows, face
-rough, dry, scales, cracks
-itching common

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Who is at risk of dry skin (xerosis)

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-elderly
-dec activity of sweat and sebaceous glands
-warm, dry environments
-freq bathing

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Dry skin (xerosis) tx

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  1. emollients
  2. agents for itching
  3. alter bathing habits
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Rule of 3s

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-bathe no more than 3x week
-water 3 degress above body temp
-bathe 3 minutes
-pat dry
-apply emollients within 3 minture 3x daily

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Emollients

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-vaseline
-aquaphor
-cetaphil, cerave
-eucerin
-ointments vs creams vs lotions

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Agents to reduce itching

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-menthol + camphor
-praxomine
-aluminum acetate
-hydrocortisone

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Menthol and camphor

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-relieve itching
-0.5-1%
-cooling sensation

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Praxomine

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-relieve itching
-1%
-local anesthetic

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Aluminum acetate

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-relieve itching
-0.2%
-alters C-fiber nerve transmission

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Hydrocortisone

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-relieve itching
-0.5-1%
-anti-inflammatory

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Dermatitis

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-inflammatory process of upper two layers of skin

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Acute dermatitis

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-red patches/plagues
-pebbly surface or blisters
-INTENSE itching
-contact dermatitis

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Contact dermatitis

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-acute
-irritant vs allergic
-poison ivy

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Sub-acute dermatitis

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-dry
-less red
-crusting, oozing
-mild thickening
-itching common
-atopic dermatitis

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Atopic dermatitis

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-sub-acute
-eczema

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Chronic dermatitis

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-epidermal thickening
-exaggerated skin markings
-excoriations, fissures, scaling
-LICHENIFICATION
-less itching
-stasis dermatits
-any long standing acute/sub-acute dermatitis

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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-non-immunologic
-more common than allergic
-rx within a few hours
-metals, cosmetics, adhesives

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Poison Ivy

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-24-48 hrs after exposure
-Pruritis is intense (2’ infections)
-wash skin and nails within 10 min
-topical therapy okay if less than 10% of BSA

28
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Poison Ivy tx

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-remove source
-calamine
-topical antihistamines
-oral antihistamines
-topical vs oral corticosteroids

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MOA of topical corticosteroids

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-anti-inflammatory
-anti-mitotic
-immunosuppressive
-apply BID-QID 3-4 days

30
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Oral corticosteroid regimen for acute dermatitis tx

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-start Prednisone 40-60mg qd
-taper every 3 days
-minimum 10-14 days
-avoid dose packs bc they dont last long enough

31
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Non-sedating antihistamines

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-loratidine (claritin)
-Desloratidine (clarinex)
-Fexofenadine (Allegra)

32
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Sedating antihistamines

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-diphenhydramine (benadryl)
-cetirizine (zyrtec)
-Hydroxyzine (atarax) rx
-Doxepin rx

33
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Atopic triad

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-comorbidities:
1. atopic dermatitis
2. allergic rhinitis
3. asthma

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atopic dermatitis

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-pruritis
-sym red papules/plaques
-scaling
-DRY
-redness, inflammation
-hist of allergic disease
-risk of 2nd infection

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Atopic dermatitis in infants

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-cheeks
-neck, trunk, groin

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Atopic dermatitis in children

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-face, neck, creases of arms and legs

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Atopic dermatitis in adult

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-hands and neck
-arms and legs

38
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Atopic dermatitis triggers

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-detergents
-infections

39
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Nonpharma tx of atopic dermatitis

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-baths
-emollients
-avoid trggers
-trim nails
-comfy clothes

39
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Stepwise tx of atopic dermatitis

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  1. nonpharm
  2. topical
  3. systemic
  4. Acute flares
  5. Refractory
  6. Maintenance
40
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Topical tx of atopic dermatitis

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-corticosteroids
-calcineurin inhibitor therapy
-JAK inhibitor

-strength/duration based on severity

41
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Systemic tx of atopic dermatitis

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  1. phototherapy
  2. oral immunosuppresants
  3. oral JAK inhibitors
  4. injectable biologic agents
42
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Acute flares tx of atopic dermatitis

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-mod to severe
-medium-potency corticosteroid BID for up to 3 days beyond clearance of lesions

43
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Refractory tx of atopic dermatitis

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  1. phototherapy or oral immunosuppresives
  2. consider biologics
44
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Maintenance therapy of mod to severe atopic dermatitis

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-low topical corticosteroid qd
-OR TCS + anti-inflammatory 2-3x weekly
-written action plan

45
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Chose TCS based on:

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-location
-type
-severity
-degree of skin penetration desired

46
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TCS potency

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-very high - low (I-VII)
-vehicle impacts delivery AND potency
-only 2% absorbed into skin

47
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Occlusion

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-enhances penetration of TCS upto 10%

48
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Side effects of TCS

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-thinning of skin
-dilated blood vessels
-bruising
-skin coloring changes
-risk of HPA suppression w long-term use
-tolerance development (tachyphaylaxis)

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Very high potency TCS Class 1

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50
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Betamethasone potency

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-very high as ointment
-high as cream
-mod as lotion

51
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slide48 maybe

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52
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Topical calcineurin inhibitors

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-MOA: blocks pro-inflammatory cytokine genes
-can be used on any area
-equiv to mid potency TCS
-no risk of atrophy
-burning sensation
-$$$
-pimecrolimus and tacrolimues

53
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Pimecrolimus and Tacrolimus

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-topical calcineurin inhibitors
-2nd line tx of atopic dermatitis
-intermittent use only
-risk of malignancies
-risk infection in kids under 2

54
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Crisaborole 2% ointment

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-Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor (non steroidal)
-alt to TCS and TCI
-mild or mod AD
-BID for 28 days
-expensive

55
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Ruxolitinib (Opzelura 1.5% cream)

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-mild to mod atopic derm
-JAK inhibitor
-thin layer BID upto 20% BSA
-short term use
-max 60g/week
-AVOID in immunocompromised pts

56
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Upadacitinib (Rinvoq)

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-mod-severe atopic dermatitis
-JAK inhibitor
-15-30mg PO qd
-well tolerated
-higher rates of CV/thrombosis

57
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Dipilumab (Dupixent)

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-biologic for mod-severe atopic derm
-mAb against IL-4 a
-600mg then 300mg SC q 2 weeks
-expenziveee

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