Chapter 39: Common Skin Conditions Flashcards
Drugs That Can Discolor Skin and Secretions: Brown
Entacapone
Levodopa
Methyldopa
Drugs That Can Discolor Skin and Secretions: Brown/Yellow
Nitrofurantoin
Drugs That Can Discolor Skin and Secretions: Orange/Yellow
Sulfasalazine
Drugs That Can Discolor Skin and Secretions: Red-Orange
Phenazopyridine
Drugs That Can Discolor Skin and Secretions: Red
Anthracyclines
Drugs That Can Discolor Skin and Secretions: Blue
Methylene Blue
Mitoxantrone
Drugs That Can Discolor Skin and Secretions: Blue-Gray
Amiodarone
Determinants of Ance
Androgens
Cutibacterium acnes
Fatty acids (sebum) present in oil (sebaceous) glands
OTC Acne Tx
Benzoyl Peroxide
Salacylic Acid
Rx Drug of Choice
Retinoids
must be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Oral Retinoid
Isotretinoin approved for severe recalcitrant nodular acne only
Cholesterol and pregnancy tests required
Azelaic Acid
Azelex, finacea
OTC and RX for acne and rosacea
Clascoterone
Winlevi
Mild acne in patient >=12 years
topical androgen receptor inhibitor
First Line for Mild Acne
Topical BPO and/or retinoid
First Line for Moderate Acne
Topical combo
or
PO abx + BPO + topical retinoid +/-topical abx
First Line for Severe Acne
Topical combo + po abx
or
PO isotretinoin
PO Isotretinoin Requirements
Female pts must sign informed consent about birth defects
Must have 2 negative pregnancy test before starting
Cannot get pregnant for 1 month before, while taking, or 1 month after stopped
Females must use 2 forms for BC (cannot use progestin only)
Minocycline info
Minocin, Solodyn
Can cause photosensitivity
Fetal harm if administered during pregnancy
Discoloration of teeth if used when teeth are forming
Cold Sores OTC
Abreva (docosanol)
Apply 5x daily at first sign of outbreak until healed
Cold Sore Rx
Acyclovir topical cream or oint
Apply 5x qd for 4 days
Dandruff Tx OTC
Ketoconazole 1% (nizoral ad) Selenium sulfide (selsun) Pyrithione zinc (head and shoulders) Coal tar (t-gel)
Dandruff Rx
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo (nizoral)
Alopecia Rx
Finasteride (propecia)
1mg qd
can take >3 months to see effects
Alopecia Topical
Minoxidil
5% foam, 2% and 5% solution