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mild non-inflammatory comedonal acne tx

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topical retinoids

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mild inflammatory acne tx

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topical retinoid + BPO
if no response, add topical abx (clindamycin)

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moderate inflammatory acne tx

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topical retinoid + BPO w/ topical abx
add oral abx (doxycycline)

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severe acne tx

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isotretinoin

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rosacea tx

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avoid triggers, mineral based sunscreen
topical metronidazole, azelaic acid and ivermectin
mod-severe- oral tetracyclines
refractory cases- isotretinoin

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Tx of perioral dermatitis

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discontinue steroids or other irritants
topical calcineurin inhibitors, metronidazole, or erythromycin

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tx of erythema multiforme

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acyclovir if HSV and steroids

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SJS/ TEN managment

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admit to ICU, discontinue offending meds
steroids
cyclosporine
IVIG or etanercept

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tx for androgenic alopecia

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topical minoxidil or oral finasteride

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tx of telogen effluvium

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reassurance

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tx of alopecia areata

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intralesional corticosteroids- triamcinolone acetonide
extensive- JAK inhibitors and oral steroids

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tx of trichotillomania

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NAC

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tx of onychomycosis

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systemic antifungals- griseofulvin
terbinafine for toenails

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paronychia tx

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warm water and antiseptic soaks
oral abx- cephalexin or dicloxacillin
MRSA- trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
abscess- I&D

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felon tx

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early abx- cephalexin or penicillin, I&D

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tx of digital myxoid cyst

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puncture and drainage
surgical removal

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tx of herpetic whitlow

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antivirals

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tx of scabies

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permethrin cream
ivermectin
diphenhydramine or hydroxyzine- pruritus
lidocaine

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head lice tx

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permethrin 1% cream or malathion lotion
ivermectin, benzyl alcohol, petroleum jelly

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body lice tx

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dispose/ wash infected clothing
hygiene measures

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tx of pubic lice

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permethrin rinse 1% for 10 min
permethrin cream 5% for 8 hrs

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lyme disease tx

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doxycycline BID 21 days
or amox or ceftin

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tx of rocky mountain spotted fever

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doxycycline or chloramphenicol

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tx of black widow bite

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usually self-limited
moderate- wound care, pain control, NSAIDs, analgesia, tetanus prophylaxis
severe- muscle relaxants
antivenom

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tx of brown recluse spider bite
supportive- wound care and pain control immobilization, ice, elevation, antihistamines, tetanus prophylaxis
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tx of mild cellulitis
oral abx- dicloxacillin, cephalexin, cefadroxil
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tx of mod-severe cellulitis
IV abx- nafcillin, cefazolin, clindamycin
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tx of cellulitis if PCN allergy
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole clindamycin
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tx of erysipelas
oral penicillin V potassium, amox, or cephalexin IV cefazolin or ceftriaxone
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tx of erythrasma
clindamycin or erythromycin (localized- topical; extensive- oral)
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tx of impetigo
mild- topical abx: mupirocin extensive- oral abx: cephalexin MRSA- trimeth-sulfa, doxy or clinda
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tx of leprosy
dapsone and rifampicin add clofazimine for lepromatous type
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tx of cutaneous TB
isoniazid and rifampin for 9 mo
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tx of tinea pedis in the macerated stage
aluminum subacetate solution soaks antifungal cream- imidazoles or ciclopirox if fails... terbinafine
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tx of tinea pedis in dry and scaly stage
topical antifungal with urea lotion
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tx of tinea pedis in refractory cases
oral itraconazole or terbinafine
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tx of tinea corporis
topical antifungals- terbinafine, burenafine, azoles extensive- oral antifungals
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tx of tinea capitis
oral griseofulvin or terbinafine (take with fatty foods) antifungal shampoo and topical antifungals
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tx of tinea versicolor
topical- selenium sulfide systemic- oral fluconazole or itraconazole
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tx of intertrigo/ candidiasis
topical antifungals- azole creams topical steroids- hydrocortisone 1%
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tx of molluscum
none required- self limitied curettage, cryotherapy, cantharidin
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tx of condyloma
none required
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tx of cutaneous warts
none required common/plantar- topical salicylic acid, cryotherapy flat- cryotherapy or topical agents (tretinoin, imiquimod)
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tx of erythema infectiosum
supportive- NSAIDs
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tx of hand foot and mouth disease
supportive- antipyretics, hydration, topical lidocaine
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tx of rubeola
supportive- antipyretics, hydration, tx of complications vitamin A in children prevention- MMR vaccine
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tx of rubella
supportive- antipyretics and hydration *has less complications than rubeola
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tx of roseola
supportive- antipyretics, rest, hydration prevent febrile seizures
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tx of varicella zoster (chicken pox)
healthy child: supportive- antihistamines, topical dressings >12: acyclovir or valacyclovir
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tx of shingles
antivirals within 72 hrs of onset (without crusting) analgesics
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tx of HSV-1 and HSV-2
oral valacyclovir or acyclovir docosanol cream- HSV-1
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tx of SKs
none required liquid nitrogen
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tx of actinic keratoses
liquid nitrogen, photoprotection topical fluorouracil cream or imiquimod
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tx of lipomas
none required may excise
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tx of epidermal inclusion cyst
none required excision or I&D
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tx of BCC
superficial- imiquimod and 5-FU removal- Mohs, curettage, excision
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tx of SCC
**exision w/ 4-6 mm margins** Mohs, nicotinamide cream, imiquimod or 5-FU, curettage, cryotherapy
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tx of melanoma
**complete excision** * <1 mm thick --> 1 cm margin * >1 mm thick --> 2 cm margin
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tx of atopic dermatitis
acute 1. topical steroids w/ emollients and antihistamines 2. wet dressings and abx (if infected) chronic 1. skin hydration with emollients 2. oral antihistamines- cetirizine, fexofenadine 3. trigger avoidance
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tx of contact dermatitis
1. topical steroids w/ emollients and moisturizers 2. severe- oral steroids 3. topical calcineurin inhibitors- tacrolimus or pimecrolimus
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tx of dyshidrosis
self limiting topical steroids, antihistamines, avoid allergens, dry hands, botox injections
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tx of seborrheic dermatitis
topical antifungals and low potency topical steroids
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mild- moderate psoriasis tx
mild-moderate * topical high potency steroids w/ hydration and emollients * topical vit D analogs- "calc" * tar shampoo * topical calcineurin inhibitors
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moderate- severe psoriasis tx
phototherapy
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severe psoriasis tx
systemic cyclosporine and retinoids biologic agents- TNF, IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors methotrexate and topical tapinarof
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tx of lichen simplex chronicus
avoid scratching and occlusive dressings topical high potency steriods and antihistamines intralesional steroids for severe cases
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tx of lichen planus
topical steroids topical tacrolimus oral antihistamines generalized- phototherapy, retinoids, oral steroids
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tx of piyriasis rosea
**none required** topical steroids or antihistamines, emollients/ lotion and phototherapy are options
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tx of exanthematous drug eruption
immediately stop medication most self-limited oral antihistamines and topical steroids, H2 blockers
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tx of melasma
**sun protection** mild * hydroquinone cream, azelaic acid, topical retinoids mod-severe * fluocinolone acetonide + hydroquinone + tretinoin
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tx of vitiligo
<20%- topical tacrolimus, toipcal steroids, JAK inhibitor >20%- phototherapy, oral steroids
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tx of stasis dermatitis
increase venous return- compression stockings, elevation, exercise, treat underlying condition itching- topical steroids cellulitis- oral abx
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tx of bullous pemphigoid
topical steroids and doxycycline severe- systemic steroids
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tx of pemphigus
hospitalize--> IV abx oral glucocorticoids (prednisone) may add immune agents (rituximab, mycophenolate or azathioprine)
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acanthosis nigricans tx
treat underlying cause keratolytic agents (tretinoin, topical vit D analog)
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tx of mild hidradenitis suppurativa
mild (hurley stage 1)- topical abx: clindamycin or doxycycline
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tx of mod- severe hidradenitis suppurativa
mod-severe (hurley stage 2)- oral tetracycline * TNF inhibitors * IL-17/12/23 inhibitors * JAK inhibitors * retinoids and rifampin
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tx of pilonidal disease
acute- I&D (no abx unless cellulitis) chronic- surgical excision

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