Dermatology (NEW) Flashcards
1st line treatment for Rosacea
Others: Azelaic acid, PO Abx, Ive cream, laser, electrosurgery, laser
Treatment for Androgenic Alopecia
Topical Minoxidil and PO Finasteride
What is the MCC of Erythema Multiforme?
HSV and new med
What ulcer stage is classified as a partial loss of dermal layer and pink ulceration?
II
Does Rosacea present with comodones (blackheads)?
No! This differentiates it from acne.
- Treatment for severe acne
- SE of med
- CI of med
- PO Isotretinoin
- Skin irritation
- Pregnancy (teratogenic)
Treatment for acne in women and adolescent girls
Ethinyl estradiol - Norgestimate
At what age would we find neonatal acne?
Birth to 8 wks
Neonatal acne treatment
Usually none but can use Topical Ketoconazole cream
Treatment for flushing of face found in Rosacea
Clonidine
1st line treatment for Folliculitis?
Severe treatment?
- Topical Mupirocin + Topical Benzoyl Peroxide
- PO Diclo or Cephalexin
Where is Erythema Multiforme found on the body?
Hands, feet, mucosa.
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is Erythema Multiforme?
IV
MCC of hot tub folliculitis
Pseudomonas
Which med used in treating bipolar D/O is limited by potentially life-threatening rashes?
What rashes can is cause?
- Lamotrigine
- Angioedema, SJS, TEN
Pt. presents with painful flaccid skin bullae that rupture
easily and a positive Nik sign. How would you treat this patient?
(Pemphigus Vulgaris)
HIGH dose steroids**, Methotrexate
1st line treatment for Acne Vulgaris
Topical Retinoid + Topical antibiotic
Treatment for Tinea Capitis
PO Griseofulvin or Terbinafine
Kaposi Sarcoma is associated with what patho and found in patients with what illness?
- HHV-8
- AIDS (defining cancer)
How long does it take a new fingernail and toe nail to grow back?
Fingernail: 4-6mo
Toe nail: >12 mo
In what two disorders is Parvovirus B19 the cause?
- Erythema Infectiosum
- SCD Aplastic Crisis
What exanthem is teratogenic and in what trimester? What congenital abnormalities does it cause?
- Rubella (German)
- 1st trimester
- Congenital syndrome: deafness, cataracts, TTP, mental retardation