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