Derm drugs Flashcards
steroid ladder 1
hydrocortisone
steroid ladder 2
clobetasone butyrate / eumovate
steroid ladder 3
betamethasone/ betnovate 0.1%
steroid ladder 4
clobetasol propionate/ dermovate 0.05%
eumovate?
clobetasone butyrate
betnovate?
betamethasone
dermovate?
clobetasol propionate
topical steroid S/Es?
skin thinning
stretch marks
telangiectasia
systemic absorption
increased thickness of epidermis
acanthosis
clotrimazole
topical anti-fungal -> cradle cap
miconazole
topical anti-fungal -> cradle cap
tacrolimus?
topical calcineurin inhibitor
Christmas tree pattern?
pityriasis rosea
increased thickness of keratin layer?
hyperkeratosis
MOA for topical tar
reduces DNA synthesis for cell turnover
management pathway for psoriasis?
- topical steroids
- vit D analogues
- calcineurin inhibitors
- phototherapy
calcipotriol?
vit D analogue - used in psoriasis
calcitriol?
vit D analogue
Tx pathway for eczema?
- emollients
- topical steroids
- UVB phototherapy
- immunosuppressants
dovobet?
steroid + vit D analogue
enstilar?
steroid + vit D analogue
severe pityriasis rosea tx?
UV-B phototherapy
acyclovir
drugs linked to psoriasis?
BB
lithium
anti-malarial
steroids
first line tx for mild acne
topical benzoyl peroxide + adapalene combination