Dermatology

Question 1

Topical emollients for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis

Answer 1

E45 cream
Diprobase cream
Emulsifying ointment

Question 2

Topical emollients for atopic and contact dermatitis, and psoriasis

Answer 2

Hydrocortisone 1% cream/ointment (mild potency)
Clobetasone butyrate 0.05% cream/ointment (moderate potency)
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream/ointment (potent)
Cloetasol propionate 0.05% cream/ointment (very potent)

Question 3

Topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis

Answer 3

Tacrolimus 0.03% or 0.1% ointment

Question 4

Immunosuppressant drugs for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis

Answer 4

Ciclosporin

Methotrexate

Question 5

Topical Vitamin D analogues

Answer 5

Calcipotriol ointment

For psoriasis

Question 6

Topical retinoids

Answer 6

Tazarotene, isotretinoin

For atopic dermatitis and psoriasis

Question 7

Oral retinoids

Answer 7

Alitretinoin

For acne vulgaris and psoriasis

Question 8

Evorex lotion and Dithrocream

Answer 8

Psoriasis

Question 9

Adalimumab

Answer 9

For resistant psoriasis

Question 10

Benzoyl peroxide

Answer 10

Acne vulgaris

Question 11

Topical antibiotics for acne

Answer 11

Clindamycin 1% cream, mupirocin

Question 12

Systemic antibiotics

Answer 12

Oxytetracycline, doxycycline, flucloxacillin, erythromycin

For acne vulgaris, infected atopic dermatitis and cellulitis