dermatology disease-treatment

Question 1

eczema

Answer 1

aquaphor, hyrdacorisone, triamcinolone for flares

Question 2

sebrorrheic dermatitis

Answer 2

selenium sulfide shampoo, hydracortisone, daily hygiene. ketoconazole

Question 3

stasis dermatitis

Answer 3

compression stockings, elevate feet. triamcinalone to decrease itching

Question 4

lichen simplex chronicus (secondary process/scaling)

Answer 4

topical steroid

Question 5

dishydrosis

Answer 5

topical and systemic steroids, cold compresses, PUVA or botox if non-responsive

Question 6

lichen planus

Answer 6

triamcinalone/betamethasone BID

Question 7

psoriasis

Answer 7

NEVER systemic steroids. phototherapy, topical corticosteroids, PUVA, TNF inhibitors

Question 8

pityriasis rosea

Answer 8

topical antipruritics, oral antihistamines

Question 9

erythema multiforme

Answer 9

stop offending medication. fluid/nutrition support

Question 10

bullous phemphigoid

Answer 10

prednisone, tetracycline, niacin, corticosteroid

Question 11

acne

Answer 11

1-topical retinoid, topical antibiotic
2-benzyl peroxide, oral antibiotic, OCP
3- isotretinoin (vit A analog accutane) – get CBC, triglyc, LFT, before starting

Question 12

rosacea

Answer 12

metronidazole cream retinoids, benzyoyl peroxide, oral minocycline, accutane, laser therapy

Question 13

folliculitis

Answer 13

topical antibiotics, I&D large lesions

Question 14

seborrheic keratosis

Answer 14

liquid nitrogen

Question 15

actinic keratosis

Answer 15

liquid nitrogen or 5-FU cream

Question 16

tinea corporis/pedis

Answer 16

terbenafine, lamisil

Question 17

tinea versicolor

Answer 17

topical selenium sulfide, ketoconazole

Question 18

lice

Answer 18

permethrine rinse/cream

Question 19

scabies

Answer 19

permethrin cream, ivermectin

Question 20

spider bites

Answer 20

antihistamine, corticosteroid. BW needs parenteral opioids

Question 21

skin CA

Answer 21

cryotherapy, mohs, 5-FU, imiquimod, excision, radiation

Question 22

alopecia areata

Answer 22

traimcinolone, acetonide injections

Question 23

androgenic alopecia

Answer 23

minoxidil OTC

Question 24

onchomycosis

Answer 24

grisofulvin for nails, terbinafine for toenails

Question 25

paronychia

Answer 25

I&D, antibiotics

Question 26

condyloma Accuminatum (genital warts)

Answer 26

liquid nitrogen, imiquimod

Question 27

molluscum contagiosum

Answer 27

curattage

Question 28

verrucae

Answer 28

liquid nitrogen, imiquimod, salicylic acid

Question 29

cellulitis

Answer 29

vanco, bactrim

Question 30

impetigo

Answer 30

bacitracin/mupirocin, keflex

Question 31

erysipelas

Answer 31

bed rest, IV antibiotics

Question 32

hidragenitis suppurative

Answer 32

DDX for boils/carbuncles

Question 33

melasma

Answer 33

avoid sunlight, hydroquinone cream, tretinoin cream, laser tx

Question 34

uticaria

Answer 34

antihistamines, hydroxyzine

Question 35

vitiligo

Answer 35

topical tacrolimus, corticosteroids, PUVA therapy

Question 36

erythrasma

Answer 36

topical fusidic acid, azithromycin