dermatology disease-treatment Flashcards
eczema
aquaphor, hyrdacorisone, triamcinolone for flares
sebrorrheic dermatitis
selenium sulfide shampoo, hydracortisone, daily hygiene. ketoconazole
stasis dermatitis
compression stockings, elevate feet. triamcinalone to decrease itching
lichen simplex chronicus (secondary process/scaling)
topical steroid
dishydrosis
topical and systemic steroids, cold compresses, PUVA or botox if non-responsive
lichen planus
triamcinalone/betamethasone BID
psoriasis
NEVER systemic steroids. phototherapy, topical corticosteroids, PUVA, TNF inhibitors
pityriasis rosea
topical antipruritics, oral antihistamines
erythema multiforme
stop offending medication. fluid/nutrition support
bullous phemphigoid
prednisone, tetracycline, niacin, corticosteroid
acne
1-topical retinoid, topical antibiotic
2-benzyl peroxide, oral antibiotic, OCP
3- isotretinoin (vit A analog accutane) – get CBC, triglyc, LFT, before starting
rosacea
metronidazole cream retinoids, benzyoyl peroxide, oral minocycline, accutane, laser therapy
folliculitis
topical antibiotics, I&D large lesions
seborrheic keratosis
liquid nitrogen
actinic keratosis
liquid nitrogen or 5-FU cream