Derm Flashcards
1
Q
Four different retinoids and what they treat
A
Acne - Isotretinoin
Psoriasis - Acitretin
Cutaneous T cell lymphoma - Bexarotene
Hand eczema - Alitretinoin
2
Q
What are retinoids and what’s there function
A
Vitamin A analogues
Normalise keratinocyte function
Anti inflammatory and anti cancer effects
3
Q
Contradictions for retinoids
A
Pregnancy, they’re teratogenic
4
Q
Treatment for inflammatory skin conditions
A
Oral steroids
Azathioprine
Ciclosporin
Methotrexate
5
Q
Risks of Immunosuppression and management of those risks
A
Risk of malignancy and serious infection
Need regular blood test monitoring, in particular;
FBC (esp in methotrexate and azathioprine)
Renal function (esp ciclosporin)
Liver function (esp methotrexate)
