Dermatology Flashcards
squamous cell CA risk is greatly increased by long term use of
immunosuppressants (as in organ transplants)
recurrence rate of basal cell CA
<5%
Karposi Sarcoma is linked with which virus
HHV8
Kaposi Sarcoma affects which organs
skin, GI tract, lungs
Tx for kaposi sarcoma
antiretrovirals, vincristine or interferon injection, chemo (liposomal doxorubicin)
Tx for melanoma
surgery, interferon injection
what type of keratoses is premalignant
actinic
imiquimod is used for
actinic keratoses, mulloscum contagiosum, and condyloma acuminatum
Is atopic dermatitis exacerbated by food allergy
no
Tx for atopic dermatitis flares
topical corticosteroids
which Tx gets you off steroids for atopic dermatitis
T cell inhibitors (Tacrolimus and Pimecrolimus), but they are associated with lymphoma
Tx for atopic dermatitis with impetigo
antibiotics
Antihistamine Tx for severe atopic dermatitis
doxepine
Antihistamine Tx for mild atopic dermatitis
nonsedating (cetirizine, fexofenadine, loratidine)
steroids cause atrophy by inhibiting
collagen formation and growth
Tx of local psoriasis
topical high potency steroids, Vit A and D (calcipotriene), coal tar, pimecrolimus and tacrolimus
Tx of extensive psoriasis
UV light, antiTNF inhibitors, methotrexate
methotrexate effects which organs
liver/lung
antiTNF inhibitors side effect
reactivate TB, screen with PPD first
herald patch, spares palms and soles
pityriasis rosea
tx of pityriasis rosea
steroids or UV light
tx of seborrheic dermatitis
topical steroids and antifungals
pemphigus vulgaris is associated with which meds
ACEi, penicillamine, phenobarbital, penicillin