common skin condition Flashcards
aloe vera can be used for what
burns and psoriasis
teatree oil can be used for
acne
lysine can be used for
cold sores
biotin is used for
hairloss and nails
vit D topical can be used for
diaper rash and psoriasis
what drugs can discolor skin to brown
BROWN
entacapone
levadopa
methyldopa
nitrofurantoin
what drugs can change color of skin to orange
sulfazalazine
propofol (yellow)
phenazopyridine
rifampin
anthracycline
what drugs can change skin color to blue
methylene blue
amiodarone
for acne
high sugar can make acne worse
androgens
bacteria
sebum
treatment for acne
benzyl peroxide
ASA
retnoids- avoid in peregnancy/ breast feeding
oral contraceptive can benefit acne
spironolactone- antiandrogen effects
azelaic acid
clascoterone winlevi
tretnoin or adapalene
limit sun exposure
apply at night
rake 4-12 weeks
isotretinoin
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
minocycline for acne
photosensitivity, fetal harm discoloration of teeth
cold sores
HSV-1 can use lysine or
Zovirax RX-5X 4days
OTC- docosanol- abreva- 5xdaily continue unti healed
dandruff
OTC ketoconazole 1% or RX 2%
nizoral 2x weekly
alopecia
minoxidil rogaine - OTC
finasteride (propecia)- teratogenic
zinc and vit D defeciency
chemo therapy
eczema
skin rash
hydration is a must
topical steroid
OTC moisturizer
RX- tacrolimus oinment
dupilumab injection - Monoclonal antibody
hyperhidrosis- excess sweating
OTC- antiperspirants
rx- qbrexa, glycopyrronium topical
what are the different kind of fungal infections
athletes foot
jock itch- hennitals ring shaped
ringworm- circular red flat sores, scalp
candida infections- nails diaper rash etc
what are some OTC for fungal
terbinafine
butenafine
cltrimazole
miconazole
tolnaftate
undecylenic acid
** reduce moisture in the affected area
sue for atleaset 2-4 weeks even if rash goes away
what are some rx antifungals for skin
betamethasone /clotrimazole
ketoconazole
*use for atleaset 2-4 weeks even if rash goes away
