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1
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ointments are

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water in oil

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2
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creams are

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oil in water

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3
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how much medication will cover an entire average adult human body once

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30 grams

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4
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Most potent steroid

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clobetasol proprionate - 0.05%

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5
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least potent steroid

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hydrocortisone 1%

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6
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super potent class 1 steroids are used for

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severe dermatoses on thick skin areas, palms, soles, back

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7
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least potent class 7 steroids are used for

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thin skin areas, face genitals, skin folds

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8
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side effects of topical steroids

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  • skin atrophy
  • stretch marks
  • telangiectasias
  • perioral dermatitis
  • hypertrichosis
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9
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treating dermatitis

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  • topical calcineurin inhibitors
  • steroid sparing agents
  • tacrolimus
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10
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antigens in acne

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follicular keratin plug

P. acnes bacteria

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11
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treating acne

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  • topical retinoid

- topical Abx

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12
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topical retinoids help by

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reducing the keratin plug formation

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13
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tretinoin works best for

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comedonal acne

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14
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how do you reduce antibiotic resistance to erythro and clindamycin when treating acne

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combine with benzo peroxide

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15
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what can be used alone for the treatment of acne

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  • benzoyl peroxide -
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16
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what should you NOT use in pregnancy

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topical retinoid

- tetracyclines

17
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tetracyclines should never be prescribed to

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pregnant women

children under 8

18
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Minocycline side effects can include

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bluish discoloration of the skin - and pigmentation

19
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which Abx can be used in pregnant women

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erythromycin

20
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hormonal anti-acne treatments can include

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spirono + OCP

21
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Mechanism of action of isoretinoin

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  • normalizes keratinization
  • decreases sebum production by 70%-
  • decreases P. acnes colonization
  • anti-inflammatory
22
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contraindications to isoretinoin!!!

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DO NOT USE in pregnant women - women must be on two forms of birth control
- and in patients on tetracyclines

23
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what should you NOT give for treating psoriasis

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NOT prednisone

24
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which fungal dermatophyte infections DO NOT respond to topical meds

A

hair and skin

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