Derm Preparations Flashcards
What causes diaper rash?
- Urine + feces in diaper
- Superinfx from systemic abx
MCC of diaper rash?
- Candida albicans species
- Bacterial - S. aureus, group A S. pyogenes
How can we prevent diaper rash?
- Keep area clean + dry
- Powder/cornstarch
- Freq diaper changes
- Loose fitting, ventilated diaper
- Change to cloth if needed
- Remove diaper + leave off as time permits
- Wash w/ water + mild cleanser (Cetaphil)
- Use cool air to dry buttocks
What oints can be used as a protective barrier to prevent/tx diaper rash?
A+D oint
Petrolatum (Vaseline) ***not aquaphor
Zinc oxide
Desitin (zinc oxide + emollient)
Some have protectant + drying agent + anti-microbial + vitamins
What can be used for the sx tx for diaper rash?
Topical steroids
*do little to treat rash, but beneficial for anti-inflamm effect
**caution: can cause adrenal suppression if too much absorbed (use low potency)
Tx for a diaper rash caused by yeast - “red satellite lesions”?
- Topical antifungal
- Nystatin - powder/cream/oint
- Nystatin + Triamcinolone - cream/oint
- Clotrimazole - cream
- Clotrimazole + Betamethasone - cream
- Combo product - zinc oxide, petrolatum + 0.25% miconazole
Tx for a diaper rash caused by bacteria (usually staph/strep) - “yellowish, fluid-filled pustules, honey-colored, crusty”?
Mild -> topical tx (bacitracin, mupirocin)
More severe -> systemic PO abx (beta-lactams)
Combo therapy -> topical + PO **most effective
What is “butt paste” and what is it used for?
Zinc oxide + Aquaphor/A+D oint/petrolatum + Cholestyramine (binds uric acid, keeps pH at normal levels)
*NOT for prevention, for tx of diaper rash only
What is true about the 3 main diff types of poisons (ivy, sumac, oak)?
If you are sensitive to one type -> sensitive to all
Tx for all is similar (self-limiting, resolve on own but take a long time)
Why do most pts w/ poison contact end up spreading the poison all over themselves?
Rhus dermatitis - delayed hypersensitivity rxn occurs 12-72 hrs after exposure *most pts don’t know they have it on them
What is urushiol?
Chemical secreted by bruised plants (poison ivy, oak + sumac)
How can pts come in contact w/ urushiol?
Primary exposure - direct contact to bruised portion of plant that exudes urushiol
Secondary exposure - contact w/ exposed pets, contaminated clothing, smoke from burning plants
**NOT transmitted via fluid vesicles/blisters
What are the sx for poison dermatitis?
Severe itching, burning sensation
*condition is self-limiting + resolves in 14-20 d
Secondary infx can occur b/c of scratching
Tx goals for poisons - Ivy, Oak, Sumac?
Wash area immediately w/ soap + alcohol
Barrier products to protect/prevent plant oils penetrating skin + causing rash - Bentoquatam
Zanfel (OTC wash, not recommended)
Reduce pain/itch to prevent 2’ infx
Tx of mild/moderate cases of poison ivy, oak + sumac - soaks, baths, mild dressings?
Colloidal oatmeal - bath, transient relief
Aluminum acetate - moist/wet dressings, reduce itch, mild astringent
For facial lesions use moist/wet dressings (NOT lotions - difficult + painful to remove once dry)
Tx of mild/moderate cases of poison ivy, oak + sumac - topical preps for lesions?
Calamine (he says hydrocortisone is better)
Local anesthetics (Caladryl = calamine + pramoxine)
Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine cream - may sensitize skin, generally NOT effective, does not penetrate skin + may irritate further)
Camphor + menthol (“cooling effect”), phenol + EtOH (antibacterial) - promotes drying of vesicles
Aluminum Acetate solns
Steroids
What type of tx should you not use for poisons while vesicles are present and/or weeping?
Ointments - can form a barrier + seal moisture in (vesicles need to dry)
Tx of severe cases (widespread or eye involvement) of poison ivy, oak + sumac?
Antihistamines PO
Glucocorticosteroids PO
Abx PO *if 2’ infx
Antihistamine for severe cases of poison ivy, oak + sumac?
Diphenhydramine - 25-50 mg PO QID PRN
ADRs: sedation, dry mouth
Glucocorticosteroid for severe cases of poison ivy, oak + sumac?
Prednisone PO 7-21 d, taper off
Anti-inflamm, may be used in moderate cases too
*problem is that steroids mask infx
Abx for severe cases of poison ivy, oak + sumac?
Tx for staph: cephalosporins + penicillins
What is acne stimulated by?
Testosterone + dihydrotestosterone (its metabolite)
Multifactorial pathogenesis = bacterial (P. acnes) + irritants
General tx guidelines for acne?
Cleanse skin BID w/ mild cleanser (Cetaphil) + pat dry
Use coarse cloth/sponge to exfoliate
Astringent
Medication prn
Pharmacological tx of acne?
Topical Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Salicylic Acid
Topical Retinoids
Misc topicals
Topical abx
PO abx
PO isotretinoin (Accutane)
OCP
MOA of Benzoyl Peroxide 2-5-10% for acne?
Causes desquamation - increases turnover of epithelial cells, promotes healing, may be bacteriostatic/bacteriocidal
Precautions/ADRs for Benzoyl Peroxide?
Do not use around mouth/eyes/lips
Some pts are hypersensitive
ADRs: drying, peeling, stinging; may bleach clothing/linens
MOA for salicyclic acid?
Keratolytics - helps remove upper layer of dead cells
0.5-2% -> acne
10-15% -> wart removal
ADRs for salicylic acid?
Drying, peeling
What is the 1st line tx of acne after OTCs?
Topical Retinoids - Vit A derivatives
Exs: Tretinoin gel + cream, Tazarotene gel + cream
MOA for topical retinoids?
Increases epithelial cell proliferation, reduces comedo formation
Precautions/ADRs for topical retinoids?
AVOID sun (SPF 30-45), don’t use around eyes/mouth/lips
ADRs: erythema, dryness, peeling, scaling, itching, crusting, photosensitivity, pigmentation changes (bleaching)
Misc topicals for acne?
Adapalene
Azelaic acid
MOA of Adapelene used in tx of acne?
Retinoid-like compound, binds to different retinoid type receptors
ADRs of Adapelene?
Similar to other retinoids- local skin irritation, not shown to be teratogenic in rodents (no human studies)
MOA of Azelaic Acid used in tx of acne?
Not fully determined, but may have antimicrobial activity against P. acnes + blocks conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone
ADRs of Azelic Acid?
Erythema, dryness
MOA for topical abx used in tx of acne?
Antimicrobial activity against causative organisms
Exs of topical abx used in tx of acne?
erythromycin
erythromycin + benzoyl peroxide
sodium sulfacetamide
clindamycin
combo w/ benzoyl peroxide
ADRs for topical abx used in tx of acne?
Burning, stinging, drying, peeling, erythema
Dosed 2-6xd; resistance rare due to minimal systemic absorption
MOA for oral abx used in tx of acne?
Antimicrobial activity against causative organisms
Exs of oral abx used for tx of acne?
Tetracyclines (doxycycline, minocycline)
Macrolides (erythromycin)
Precaution/ADRs for oral abx used in acne tx?
May increase risk of resistance due to chronic usage
ADRs: N/V/D, vertigo (w/ minocycline), OCP failure
What oral retinoid is used only for severe acne tx?
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
0.5-1 mg/kg/day divided BID x 15-20 wks (may repeat x 1 after 2 months off)
MOA of isotretinoin for acne tx?
Reduce sebaceous gland size, regulates cell proliferation + differentiation
Best tx for severe acne
ADRs for isotretinoin used for acne tx?
Dryness, itching of skin + mucous membrane
HA, depression, increase suicide risk
Hyperlipidemia, increase LFTs
Alopecia
Myalgia
Hematologic ADRs
Ocular ADRs, photosensitivity
***must sign informed pt consent + cannot be pregnant or get pregnant (cat X)
Which tx of acne can only be used in females?
OCP (for >18 yo)
MOA of OCPs that helps tx acne?
Increased estrogen helps counterbalance the high testosterone levels which cause acne
Estrogen alone or Estrogen/Progesterone combo (want high estrogenic activity + low androgenic activity - tricycline brands are good)
ADRs for OCPs used in acne tx?
PMS-like sx, bloating, weight gain
What drugs cause acne?
Hormones (gonadotropins, anabolic steroids, corticosteroids)
Anti-epileptic drugs
TB drugs (INH, Rifampin)
Misc (Lithium, Cyclopsorine, Iodine)
Tx of psoriasis can be defined as?
Acute or chronic
NO CURE
Tx aimed to reduce severity + be palliative
What factors influence tx selection?
Age of pt
Type of psoriasis
Site/extent of involvement
Previous tx
Coexisting disease
Tx of acute psoriasis?
Non-medicated topicals to soothe irritation to severely erythematous lesions: Aquaphor, cold cream, Lac-hydrin, Eucerin
May also use topical steroids
Tx of chronic psoriasis?
Topical corticosteroids: anti-inflamm, anti-pruritic, vasoconstrictor, immunosuppressive
Coal Tar
Psoralens
Retinoids
Monoclonal ABs
Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) Inhibitors
Misc. agents: antimetabolites, immunosuppressants, topical immune modulators
How should topical steroids be used in tx of chronic psoriasis?
Start w/ super high potency (class 1-2) BID x 2-3 wks -> pulse tx (2 days on, 5 days off) OR change to lower potency
Which topical steroids can be used on face, perineum or mucous membranes in tx of chronic psoriasis?
Non-fluorinated steroids
*Halogenated or fluroinated steroids CANNOT, but increase absorption
ADRs of topical corticosteroids used in tx of chronic psoriasis?
Thinning + tearing
Bruising of skin
Acne
Hypopigmentation - blanching due to vasoconstriction
Infx (immune sx suppressed)
Contact dermatitis
Precautions for tx w/ topical corticosteroids?
Do not use super potent on children or elderly due to increased systemic absorption (children -> skin not keratinized, elderly -> thin skin)
Avoid use of super potent in flexural areas (groin, axilla, popliteal + antecubital fossa) -> areas tend to be warm/moist -> added absorption
Super potent may also inhibit HPA axis
What is Coal Tar used for?
Tx of chronic psoriasis - oint/lotion/soap/shampoo
Use alone or w/ low potency steroids
Applied HS + washed off in AM
May be used w/ UVB light therapy
Problem w/ coal tar in tx of chronic psoriasis?
Non-compliance
Cosmetically non-appealing (staining of clothes, bedding, hair)
ADRs of tx w/ coal tar?
Folliculitis
Photosensitivity
Irritation
Scaling
Itching
Inflamm
What is Psoralens?
Tx of chronic psoriasis
Methoxsalen - PO, lotion
Follow w/ UVA light tx 2 hrs post
Combo referred to as PUVA
ADRs of tx w/ Psoralens?
Pruritis, dry skin, loss of pigmentation
Nausea
Blistering
Painful erythema
Drug-food interx: avoid furocoumarin-containing foods (figs, celery, carrots)
What retinoids are used in tx of chronic psoriasis?
Etretinate (PO) - when used in combo w/ PUVA -> “RE-PUVA”
Acitretin (PO)
Tazarotene (topical)
MOA of Etretinate (retinoid) in tx of chronic psoriasis?
Normalizes expression of keratin
Suppresses chemotaxis
Decreases stratum corneum cohesiveness