Dermatitis-UofT

Question 1

Scoring Scale of dermatitis?

Answer 1

-MILD <25
-MODERATE 25-50
-SEVERE >50

Question 2

Goals of therapy in atopic dermatitis?

Answer 2

-inflammation= reduce by 50% in 7-10 days
-reduce disruption of sleep, stress, anxiety, & depression within 2-3 weeks

Question 3

Which topical calcineurin inhibitor is more effective in dermatitis?

Answer 3

Tacrolimus> Pimecrolimus