Derm Flashcards
Groin & Skinfold Rashes
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Max time to use low-high potency steroids
3 months
Max time to use ultra-high potency steroids
3 weeks
Ointment properties, pros/cons
Greasy, occlusive, good for thick keratotic lesions. Do not use on hairy areas or intertriginous areas (lead to folliculitis and maceration).
Cream properties, pros/cons.
Drying, disappear into skin, more cosmetically pleasing.
Lotions and gels: properties, pros/cons
Lotions contain alcohol, both dry quickly and are good for hairy areas or exudative lesions.
Ultra high (Group I) Steroid
Clobetasol proprionate 0.05%
High/Medium high (Group II/III) Steroid
Betamethasone diproprionate 0.05%
Medium (Group IV/V) Steroid
Betamethasone valerate 0.1%
Low Potency (Group VII) Steroid
Hydrocortisone 1%, 2.5%
How to determine amount of steroid cream needed
0.25 g = 0.5 FTU = 1 palm
Pityriasis Rosea
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Guttate Psoriasis
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Tinea Pityriasis Versicolor
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Lichen Planus
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