common skin condition

Question 1

aloe vera can be used for what

Answer 1

burns and psoriasis

Question 2

teatree oil can be used for

Answer 2

acne

Question 3

lysine can be used for

Answer 3

cold sores

Question 4

biotin is used for

Answer 4

hairloss and nails

Question 5

vit D topical can be used for

Answer 5

diaper rash and psoriasis

Question 6

what drugs can discolor skin to brown

Answer 6

BROWN
entacapone
levadopa
methyldopa
nitrofurantoin

Question 7

what drugs can change color of skin to orange

Answer 7

sulfazalazine
propofol (yellow)
phenazopyridine
rifampin
anthracycline

Question 8

what drugs can change skin color to blue

Answer 8

methylene blue
amiodarone

Question 9

for acne

Answer 9

high sugar can make acne worse
androgens
bacteria
sebum

Question 10

treatment for acne

Answer 10

benzyl peroxide
ASA
retnoids- avoid in peregnancy/ breast feeding
oral contraceptive can benefit acne
spironolactone- antiandrogen effects
azelaic acid
clascoterone winlevi

Question 11

tretnoin or adapalene

Answer 11

limit sun exposure
apply at night
rake 4-12 weeks

Question 12

isotretinoin

Answer 12

oral retinoid
- needs consent for anti pregnancy 2 tests
- cannot get pregnant 1 month before starting or after drug is stopped
2 forms of birth control are required and cannot use progesterone only pill
IPLEDGE can only fill 1 month at a time

Question 13

minocycline for acne

Answer 13

photosensitivity, fetal harm discoloration of teeth

Question 14

cold sores

Answer 14

HSV-1 can use lysine or
Zovirax RX-5X 4days
OTC- docosanol- abreva- 5xdaily continue unti healed

Question 15

dandruff

Answer 15

OTC ketoconazole 1% or RX 2%
nizoral 2x weekly

Question 16

alopecia

Answer 16

minoxidil rogaine - OTC
finasteride (propecia)- teratogenic
zinc and vit D defeciency
chemo therapy

Question 17

eczema

Answer 17

skin rash
hydration is a must
topical steroid
OTC moisturizer
RX- tacrolimus oinment
dupilumab injection - Monoclonal antibody

Question 18

hyperhidrosis- excess sweating

Answer 18

OTC- antiperspirants
rx- qbrexa, glycopyrronium topical

Question 19

what are the different kind of fungal infections

Answer 19

athletes foot
jock itch- hennitals ring shaped
ringworm- circular red flat sores, scalp
candida infections- nails diaper rash etc

Question 20

what are some OTC for fungal

Answer 20

terbinafine
butenafine
cltrimazole
miconazole
tolnaftate
undecylenic acid

** reduce moisture in the affected area
sue for atleaset 2-4 weeks even if rash goes away

Question 21

what are some rx antifungals for skin

Answer 21

betamethasone /clotrimazole
ketoconazole
*use for atleaset 2-4 weeks even if rash goes away