Derm (Alice) (15%) Flashcards
4 types of acne vulgaris
comedonal
papular
pustular
nodulocystic
blackheads are _ comedomes
whiteheads are _ comedomes
blackheads: open
whiteheads: closed
what type of acne is this
comedomal
what type of acne is this
papular
moderate number of lesions, little scarring
what type of acne is this
pustular
> 25 lesions
moderate scarring
what type of acne is this
nodulocystic
severe scarring
mc tx for acne
topical retinoids
tx for cystic acne
- tetracyclines
- oral retinoids - isotretinoin
s.e of isotretinoin
dry lips
liver damage
increased TG/cholesterol
pregnancy category X
birth control protocol for pt on isotretinoin
2 pregnancy tests prior to starting
montly pregnancy test while on in
gradual conversion of terminal hairs to indeterminate hairs to vellus hairs
aka male pattern baldness
androgenetic alopecia
mc age for androgenetic hair loss, men vs women
men: 20-40 yo
women: after 50 yo
bx findings of androgenetic hair loss
telogen and atrophic follicles
3 hormones associated w. androgenetic hair loss
testosterone
DHEA
prolactin
3 treatable causes of androgenetic hair loss
thyroid dysfunction
anemia
autoimmune
tx for androgenetic hair loss
topical minoxidil/rogaine
finasteride
spironolactone
pt ed for topical minoxidil/rogaine
hair loss before first regrowth
moa for finasteride
blocks T and DHT
moa for spironolactone
blocks DHT
pruritic, eczematous lesions, xerosis, and lichenification
atopic dermatitis
mc location of atopic dermatitis, infant vs adolescent
infant: face, scalp
adolescent: flexural surfaces
atopic dermatitis is a type _ hypersensitivity
1
management of atopic dermatitis (3)
clinical dx
patch testing to verify
allergy referral
tx for atopic dermatitis
- review meds/possible allergens
- antihistamines
- topical vs oral steroids
- PUVA phototherapy