Exam 1 Flashcards
Allergic contact dermatitis treatment
Topical corticosteroids (high on thick skin, medium on face no more than 2 weeks)
Calcineurin inhibitors for chronic localized
Systemic cortico for ACD > 20% BSA
Drying agents aluminum acetate
Soothing agents - oatmeal, calamine
Toxicodendron dermatitis posion ivy caused by
urushiol
Toxicodendron dermatitis treatment
Prevention Soothing Topical astringents (aluminum acetate) Topical corticosteroids high potency Systemic corticosteroids
Oral antihistamines
Do topical calcineurin inhibitors work for toxicodendron dermatitis
No
Atopic dermatitis is
eczema
Eczema caused by
filaggrin deficiency
Is atopic dermatitis more likely to affect black children
Yes
Mild vs. Moderate vs. Severe atopic dermatitis
Mild - itching
Moderate - moderate impact
Severe - losing sleep
Atopic dermatitis treatment mild to moderate disease
Topical corticosteroids Low potency (Desonide 0.05%)
High potency cream (Triamcinolone acetonide 0.5%)
Topical calcineurin inhibitors - Tacrolimus 0.03% and 0.1% and pimecrolimus 1%
Severe atopic dermatitis treatment
Soak and smear Wet wraps (wet pjs) coal tar Dupixent Cyclosporine MTX AZA MMF
Seborrheic dermatitis is
greasy looking yellow scales
Seborrheic dermatitis treatment
Topical antifungal agents
Topical corticosteriods
Topical calcineurin inhibitors
Systemic antifungals for severe
Cradle cap treatment
Baby shampoo remove scales with soft brush (daily but once resolves q. 2-3)
Bacterial conjunctivitis treatment
Erythromycin 5mg/g 1/2 inch qid x 5-7 days
Trimethoprim/polymixin B 0.1% 1-2 gtts qid x 5-7 days
Viral conjunctivitis - pink eye treatment
vasoconstrictor
Naphazoline
Permethrin duration
apply to damp hair, leave on for 10 mins, wait 7 days to give another
Pyrethin duration
apply to dry hair, leave on for 10 mins, repeat in 7 days
How old do you have to be to use DEET
< 2 months
For stings use
anti histamines
Irritant contact dermatitis treatment
topical corticosteroids
Diaper rash consult provider if
Fever
Does not improve in 3 days
Blisters or sores