Common Skin Conditions Flashcards
lysine
cold sores
(herpes simplex labialis)
Topical vitamin D
diaper rash
psoriasis
Drugs that cause brown discoloration or secretions
entacapone
levodopa
methyldopa
Drugs that cause brown/black/green discoloration or secretions
iron (black stool)
methocarbamol
Drugs that cause brown/ yellow discoloration or secretions
nitrofurantoin
metronidazole
tinidazole
riboflavin (B2)
Drugs that cause purple/orange/ red discoloration or secretions
chlorzoxazone
Drugs that cause orange/ yellow discoloration or secretions
sulfasalazine
Drugs that cause yellow/green discoloration or secretions
propofol
flutamide
Drugs that cause red/orange discoloration or secretions
phenazopyridine
rifampin
rifapentine
Drugs that cause red discoloration or secretions
anthracyclines
deferasirox (urine)
Drugs that cause blue discoloration or secretions
methylene blue
mitoxantrone
Drugs that cause blue/gray discoloration or secretions
amiodarone
chloroquine
isotretinoin is approved for what form of acne?
severe recalitrant nodular acne
Azelaic acid
Azelex or Finacea
-topical dicarboxylic acid cream or gel for acne or rosacea
Clascoterone
Similar to name spironolactone
Winlevi -works like a topical spironolactone
topical androgen receptor inhibitor
12 and older
-HPA axis suppression: adrenal fatigue (body can’t regulate stress)
What is the brand name of Abreva
doconsanol
Rx: Acyclovir ointment (Zovirax)
First line treatment of mild acne
BPO or retinoids (or combo)
-alternative is dapsone or clascoterone
Dapsone brand name
Aczone
-avoid in G6PD deficiency
First line treatment of moderate acne
Topical combo
PO antibiotic + BPO + topical retinoid +/- topical antibiotic
First line treatment of severe acne
topical combination + PO antibiotic or PO isotretinoin
Topical retinoids brand and generic
Tretinoin: Altreno, Atralin, Renova, Retin-A
Adapalene: Differin
+ BPO = Epiduo (Rx only)
Tazarotene: Tazorac
clearasil
Benzyl Peroxide
-can bleach clothing or hair
Also has a salicylic acid formula
Isotretinoin
Absorica or Amnesteem
-do not use with Vitamin A supplements, tetracyclines, steroids, progestin only contraceptives or St. John’s wort
Minocycline
Minocin or Solodyn
IR older than 8’
XR older than 12
Dandruff treatment
ketoconazole 1% (Nizoral A-D)
Selenium sulfide
pyrithione zinc (head and shoulders)
coal tar shampoo (T/Gel)
Rx: keotconazole 2%
finasteride
Propecia
-dont give to patients with BPH
-hazordous for females
Baricitinib
Olumiant
-janus kinase inhibitor
-indefinitely
BOX warning:
-serious infections, malignancy, thrombosis
Minoxidil
Rogaine
Bimataprost
latisse
-hypotichosis
-Do not use with prostoglandin analogs (IOP may increase)
Topical calcineurin inhibitors
Tacrolimus (Protopic)
Pimecreolimus (Elidel)
-dont use in people under 2
-associated with lymphoma and skin cancer
Hyperhidrosis treatment
Glycopyrronium
-Qbrexza
topical anticholinergic
Tinea Pedis
Athletes foot
-caused by trichophyton rubrum
Tinea cruris
Jock Itch
Tinea Corporis
Ringwork
-flat, circular, red, middle normal
Tinea Capitis = ringwork on the scalp
Lamisil At
terbinafine
Lotrim Ultra
butenafine
Lotrimin AF
clotrimazole or miconazole
Tinactin
tolnaftate
Toelieva
Undeclenic acid
Lotrisone
RX: bethamethasone and clotrimazole
Extina
RX: ketocoanazole
Onychomycosis
fungal infection of the nail
PO: terbinafine or intraconazole
-pulse therapy
-20% potassium hydroxide (KOH) smear to diagnose
Itranconazole: box warning to avoid use in HF
Terbinafine: risk of hepatotoxicity
6 week treatment for fingernail
12 weeks for toenail
Vaginal Fungal infection
pH greater than 4.5 = bacterial vaginosis or trichomonisasis infection
*more than 4 infection in 1 year or recurrence within 2 months, see doc
RX topical: Butoconazole (Gynazole-1)
Preparation H
phenylephrine
Anusol-HC
hydrocortisone
Vermicularis
pinworm
-mebendazole
-pyrantel pamoate
-albendazole
Pediculus humanus capitis
Lice
Malathion Lotion 0.5%
Ovide
-for lice in those 6 or older
-can irritate the skin and is flammable
Lindane shampoo
Known as Kwell
-not recommended due to neurotoxicity
Sklice
topical ivermectin for lice
-only treatment that doesnt require re-treatment
enzymatic debridement
-removes dead tissue on wound
-done with an enzymatic debridement
-collagenase ointmet (Santyl)
Vistaril
Hydroxyzine
-used for general urticaria (hives) with severe itching
Very high potency steroids
Clobetasol propionate 0.05%
Fluocinodide 0.1% cream (vanos)
halobetasol 0.05% (Ultravate)
High potency steroids
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% (Diprolene AF)
-Fluocinonide 0.05%
Mometasone furoate 0.1%
Medium potency steroids
triamcinolone acetionide 0.1% (kenalog)
Time to burn (TTb)
TTB = SPF x TTB (without sinscreen)
Chemical sunscreen ingredients
oxybenzone
avobenzone
octisalate
octocrylene
homosalate
octinoxate
What bacterium causes acne
cutibacterium acnes