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Derm treatments Flashcards

1
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Tx for atopic dermatitis (3)

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Steroids

Antihist. PO

Topical calcineurin inhibitors

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first line tx for seborrhic dermatitis?

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Selenium sulfide shampoo

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Tx for Dyshidrotic eczema

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Topical steroids

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Tx for stasis dermatits

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Tx venous insufficiency

Topical corticosteroids, abx, tx ulcers, reduce edema

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3 treatments for Drug eruption

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Discont. Drug

PO antihistamines

topical steroids

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Tx for lichen planus-3

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Topical, intralesional, or oral steroids

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Tx for pityriasis rosea

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Resolves on its own

Can give: antihist, steroids topical

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Tx for mild to mod Psoriasis vulgaris (6)

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Topical corticosteroids, Emollients, Vit D analogues, Coal, tar, UV, retinoids

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Tx for moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris (4)

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Methotrexate

cyclosporine

PO retinoids.

Biologics “–mab”

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Tx for Erythema multiforme

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Tx cause, discont drug

Sxs- oral antihist. Topical steroids

Recurrent- antivirals (herpes simplex)

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How do you tx SJS? (5)

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Discont. Drug

Supportive care (ICU/burn): fluids & electrolyte, pain

Systemic steroids

Ophthalmology consult

Medical alert to offending drug

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Tx for TEN

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Burn center admit

fluid electrolyte replacement

skin grafting

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Tx for urticaria

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Allergen avoidance

Antihistamines

Systemic steroids

Epi

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Tx for Bullous pemphigoid

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Punch Biopsy: Immunofluorescence for Ig deposits

TX: topical, systemic steroids

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Tx for Rosacea

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Avoidance of triggers, sun protection

Metronidazole

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Tx for Hidradenitis suppurativa

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Difficult.

Abx

Intralesional steroid

Isotretinoin

Surgical

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Tx and prevention for Actinic Keratosis

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Cryotherapy

Topical fluorouracil

Topical imiquimod

Prevention: regular use of UVA/UVB sunscreen and sun protective clothing

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Tx for seborrhic keratosis

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none necessary

19
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tx for Basal cell carcinoma

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Surgical excision, curettage, MOHS surgery

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Tx for Squamous cell carcinoma

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Excision

MOHS surgery

21
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Tx/management of malignant melanoma

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EXCISIONAL BIOPSY

Full skin exam q. 6 mo for 2 yrs, then annually.

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Tx for Kaposi Sarcoma

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AIDS assoc- HAART, refer to oncologist/HIV specialist

Non AIDs- cryotherapy, radiation, chemo

23
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Tx for tinea pedis/corporis/cruris

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topical azoles x4-6wks

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Tx for onychomycosis

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ORAL -azoles x12 weeks

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tx for tinea versicolor

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TX: shampoo: selenium sulfide

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Tx for Candidiasis

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keep area dry, clean, cool

Loose clothing

Topical antifungals

Topical steroids

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Tx for condyloma acuminata (genital warts)

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surgical removal

electrocautery laser

imiquimod

HPV vaccine

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Tx of Palmoplantar warts

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Spontaneously resolve

Acids, cryotherapy, retinoid cream, surgical removal, duct tape, laser- all irritating or destructive

Imiquimod ,candida antigen

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Tx of Herpes Zoster (shingles)

Prevent post- herpetic neuralgia

Valacyclovi or famciclovir PO w/in 48-72 hrs of eruption

Pain control

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Prevent post- herpetic neuralgia

Valacyclovi or famciclovir PO w/in 48-72 hrs of eruption

Pain control

30
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Molluscum Contagiosum

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Curettage, acids, cantharidin

Topical therapy- retinoid

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IMPETIGO

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topical mupirocin or retapamulin

Prevent: hygiene, bath daily w/ abx soap, hand washing, check family

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Erysipelas

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IV abx if systemic

Or PO PCN or amoxicillin

33
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Cellulitis

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Abx covering beta hemolytic strep & MRSA

Cefazolin IV or cephalexin PO

34
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Scabies

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Permethrin topical lotion/cream apply from the neck down in every crack and crevice left on the skin for 10-12 hrs & then wash it off

35
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Pediculosis (lice)

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Permethrin OTC or overnight for resistance

36
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Alopecia aerate

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Reassurance- spontaneously resolve in 6 mo.

Topical steroid

Topical minoxidil

Intralesional steroids

Derm referral

37
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Paronychia

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Warm compress

I&D- bacterial culture

PO abx

38
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Vitiligo

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Sunscreen, cosmetic cover up

Repigmentation- topical steroids, tacrolimus, PUVA, grafting

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Melasma

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Sunscreen, hydroquinone, tretinoin, chemical peels, laser tx.

40
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Acanthosis Nigricans

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Fasting plasma insulin and glucose, weight loss counseling.

Topical therapy for cosmetic purposes

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Pressure Ulcers

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Prevention- change positions q. 2 hrs.

Ulcer care- debride, clean, wet dry dressing, occlusive

Bacterial culture if secondary infevtion is suspected

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