acne and adnexal Flashcards
first line for periorificial derm
PO doxy
abx dosing for periorificial derm
-doxy or minocycline 100mg BID for 4-8 weeks
-erythromycin 250mg BID - TID
topicals for periorificial dermatitis
metronidazole x 8-14 weeks
erythromycin or clindamycin BID x 7 weeks
tacrolimus or pimecrolimus BID (especially for corticosteroid induced periorificial derm)
rosacea:
treatment for facial redness
-alpha-2 agonists
brimonidine 0.33%
oxymetazoline 1%
-PO doxy 20-40mg
rosacea:
TOPICAL treatment for papules and pustules, perilesional erythema, demodex
TOPICALS
-metronidazole
-azelaic acid 20%
-sulfur wash or product
-ivermectin
-permetherin (off label)
-topical minocycline
-encapsulated BP 5%
rosacea:
SYSTEMIC treatment for papules and pustules, perilesional erythema, demodex
SYSTEMIC
-(submicrobial) doxycycline 40mg
-(antimicrobial) doxycycline or tetracycline (difference being higher dose) reason to not use is resistance can occur quickly
-isotretinoin in severe cases
symptoms of ocular rosacea (5)
- red eyes
- blepharitis
- gritty sensation
- burning
- itching
rosacea:
tx for ocular rosacea
-eyelid hygiene: ophthalmic wash and moisturizers
-topical ivermectin
-PO doxy
-refer to ophthalmology if no improvement
hallmark sign of hidradenitis suppurativa
double headed comedone (multiple blackheads within one follicle) - arises from follicular occlusion
topical therapy for HS
Topical ABX:
-topical abx are mainstay
-clindamycin + BP
Cleansers:
-BP
-chlorhexidine
-zinc pyrithione
Keratolytic agents:
-resorcinol 15% cream BID (antiseptic and keratolytic) between flares
PO antibiotics for HS
-tetracyclines
-clindamycin
-rifampin
-dapsone
-3 months until improvement
Hormonal therapy for HS
OCP’s:
-ethinyl estradiol / noregestrol
-ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone acetate
-progesterone only med may worsen HS
Spironolactone:
-100-150mg daily
-off label
Metformin:
-off label
-500mg BID-TID
-patients with history of PCOS
HS adjunct treatments
Zinc Gluconate
-anti-inflammatory
-90mg/day
IL TAC
-TAC 10 between 0.2-3mL
management of pain in HS patients
-Lidocaine 5% ointment
-Diclofenac 1% gel
-ice packs
-tylenol
-gabapentin
-lyrica
-duloxetine
lifestyle management for acne keloidalis nuchae
-discourage picking of lesions
-avoid tight collared shirts and close shaving
-avoid hats and helmets