Derm Flashcards
1
Q
Acne
A
1) benzyl peroxide
2) clindamycin / erythromycin
3) tazarotene (retinoid)
If severe
4) doxycycline
5) hormonal treatment
2
Q
Eczema
A
1) emollient e45
2) topical corticosteroids - fluocinonide / hydrocortisonr
3) calcineurin inhibitor (tacrolimus)
4) oral ciclosporin / azathioprine
5) oral steroids, phototherapy, anti histamines
3
Q
Psoriasis
A
1) emollient e45
2) vit d analogue (calcitriol)
3) topical retinoid tazarotene
4) uvb
4
Q
Cellulitis
A
Flucloxacillin / erythromycin
Phenoxymethylpenicillin if recurrent
5
Q
Necrotising fascitis
A
Iv benzylpenicillin and clindamycin (if streptococcus)
Iv metronidazole if unknown