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Derm Flashcards

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How does regional variation determine the potency you choose in dermatology?

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lighter potency in more sensitive areas like skin and groin, and heavier potency in areas like forearm and palm

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When someone displays resistance to your first line therapy, what do you do?

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increase concentration

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What is a vehicle?

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substance that carries a drug to the skin to help treat skin conditions. ointment, cream, lotion, gels, powders, pastes

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What helps maximize efficacy?

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occlusion – plastic wrap, mittens/socks

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What are low potency topical corticosteroids?

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hydrocortisone (hytone, cortizone), hydrocortisone acetate (cortaid), triamcinolone acetonide (aristocort, kenalog)

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What are medium potency topical corticosteroids?

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hydrocortisone valerate (westcort), mometasone furoate (elocon), betamethasone valerate (valisone), triamcinolone acetonide (aristocort, kenalog)

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What are high potency topical corticosteroids?

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fluocinonide (lidex), betamethasone dipropionate (diprosone, maxivate), triamcinolone acetonide (aristocort, kenalog)

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What are very high potency topical corticosteroids?

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betamethasone dipropionate (diprolene) ointment, clobetasol propionate (temovate, olux)

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What are low potency topical steroids used for?

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face and groin, children

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What are medium potency topical steroids used for?

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most adults for majority of areas

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What are high potency topical steroids used for?

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thick plaques not responding to treatment, palms and soles

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When are topical steroids recommended?

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atopic dermatitis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis
“inflammation”

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What’s the MOA of corticosteroids?

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depress formation, release, and activity of chemical mediators of inflammation (induction of ph.A), decreases leukocytes, suppresses cytokines , vasoconstrictive…

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Why do topical steroids only work on inflammation?

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absorption markedly increased in inflamed skin

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What are ADRs of topical steroids?

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tachyphylaxis, rapid tolerance, can do one week on, one week off. skin atrophy, striae, common skin conditions caused by steroidal use

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What are ADRs of topical corticosteroids that are systemic?

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iatrogenic cushing’s syndrome – weight gain, “Buffalo hump” “moon face”, HTN, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, ulcers, muscle weakness, cataracts or glaucoma

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What is preferred for infants and elderly patients?

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low potency agents

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When should you use topical steroid ointments?

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for thick, lichenified lesions to enhance penetration

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When should you use topical steroid cream?

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acute and subacute dermatoses; moist skin, intertriginous areas

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When should you use topical steroid gels, solutions, or sprays?

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scalp or non-oil based vehicles needed

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How long should very high potency steroid agents be used?

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no longer than 2-3 weeks

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What is acne vulgaris treatment for mild non-inflam disease?

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topical retinoid or salicyclic acid

without improvement, can add topical antibiotic

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What is acne vulgaris treatment for mild inflammatory disease?

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topical retinoid (adapalene) + BPO in AM or topical abx +BPO
no improvement, add oral abx

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What is acne vulgaris for moderate disease?

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topical retinoid + topical abx in AM + oral abx + BPO

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What should you consider for hormone-related acne?

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combined oral contraceptive and topical retinoid + oral abx + BPO for longer term

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What should you do about severe acne vulgaris?

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refer to derm
Oral abx + topical therapy
oral retinoid if all else fails

27
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What is the MOA of salicylic acid?

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Keralytic —- dissolve cell surface proteins that keep outermost epidermal layer intact, applied to whole treatment area

28
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What are ADRs of salicylic acid?

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skin irritation (limit area), photosensitivity, allergic reaction (note: not good for any aspirin allergies)

29
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What is the MOA of topical retinoids?

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Keratolytic: allowing treatment in, opens up comedones, aids in extraction

30
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How are topical retinoids used?

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entire affected area, do not use with alcohol or astringents

31
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What are ADRs of topical retinoids?

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skin irritation, photosensitivity (wear sunscreen), teratogenicity

32
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What is the MOA of BPO?

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lipophilic oxidizing agent – oxidizes bacterial proteins, active against p. acnes

33
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When should you use BPO?

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adjunct to topical and oral abx, more effective than either alone!
also acne rosacea

34
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What are ADRs for BPO?

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skin irritation, allergic contact dermatitis, inactivation of topical retinoids (apply at different times), bleaching agent

35
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What is the MOA of azelaic acid (azelex)?

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inhibits effect of conversion of testosterone to dihydrotesterone

36
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When do you use azelaic acid (azelex)?

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alternative to topical abx or BPO, less irritating but less effective

37
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What are ADRs of azelaic acid?

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skin irritation, hypopigmentation, vitiligo depigmentation, hypertrichosis

38
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What are indications for topical antibacterials?

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prevention in a clean wound, early treatment, reduce staph colonization, acne, combo with corticosteroids

39
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What is bacitracin?

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gram+, most anaerobes, Neisseriae, tetanus, diptheria, can be Neosporin or PolymyxinB

40
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What is polymyxin B sulfate?

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gram- (pseudomonas, e.coli, enterobacter, klebsiella), resistant to proteus and serratia and g+, avoid with sulfa allergy

41
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What is neomycin?

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gram-, generally avoid up to 25% have allergic reaction (redness in wound), found with polymyxin in Neosporin

42
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What is mupirocin?

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most g+ including MRSA, treats impetigo, intranasal, can be irritating

43
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What is clindamycin?

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fights p.acnes, mild to moderate cases, foam can be drying, lotion/gel is better tolerated
systemic reactions are rare

44
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What is erythromycin?

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mild to moderate cases of acne, unknown MOA, but can see resistance so stop and treat with oral abx
water based gel is less irritating

45
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What is metronidazole?

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anti-inflamm action common for rosacea, but maybe carcinogen. ADR=dryness, burning, cream is better

46
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What do you use topical antifungals for?

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treat superficial fungal infections, mostly candida

47
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What are miconazole and clotrimazole?

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miconazole (monistat) - cream, lotion, or suppositories
clotrimazole (lotrimin) - cream, lotion, vaginal cream/tablets stronger than niastatin

48
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What is ketoconazole (nizoral)?

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cream for dermatophytosis and candidiasis , shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis

49
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What is clotrimazole-betamethasone dipropionate cream?

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antifungal + corticosteroid = rapid symptomatic relief, very strong, “fungus on steroids”

50
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What is nystatin?

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prescription, narrow spectrum, swallowing treatment, may cause GI issues

51
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What is imiquimod (aldara)?

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genital and perianal warts, BCC on trunk/neck/extremities max 16 week use

52
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What is permethrin?

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Nix = lice, apply for 10 minutes and rinse or Elimite = scabies (leave on for 8-14 hours)

53
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What is ivermectin?

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sklice – 6 months and older, apply for 10 minutes then rinse

54
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where is tinea corporis?

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body

55
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Where is tinea capitis?

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head

56
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Where is tinea cruris?

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groin

57
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Where is tinea pedis?

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feet

58
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Where is tinea unguium?

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nail

59
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What do you treat dermatophytes with?

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-azoles, except nails – need stronger

60
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What is the yeast that causes pityriasis/tinea versicolor?

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malassezia furfur

61
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What is the treatment for tinea versicolor?

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selenium sulfide (selsun blue)

62
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What is pruritus ani?

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perianal itching and discomfort, from cycle of scratching, treat with high potency topical corticosteroids

63
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What are treatments for breastfeeding?

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lanolin (oil that is emollient action to condition skin), nipple fissure –> mupirocin, betamethasone, clotrimazole

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