Exam 3 Material Flashcards
atopic dermatitis
chronic skin disease characterized by itchy, inflamed skin
more common in males, white, higher socioecon class, and urban areas
strong genetic link
signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis
red to brownish-gray colored patches that look like chapping
pruritus
small, raised vesicles which may leak fluid and crust over
thickened, cracked or scaly skin
raw, sensitive skin from scratching
secondary bacterial infections are common
Adults: hands/feet
Children: face/scalp
exacerbating factors of atopic dermatitis
exposure to allergens
long, hot baths or showers (dries skin out)
dry skin
stress
sweating
rapid changes in temp or low humidity
solvents, cleaners, soaps, or detergents
wool
pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis
genetic component:
1) genes encoding for epidermal or other epithelial structural proteins
2) genes encoding for the major elements of the immune system
FLG atopic dermatitis
encodes for profilaggrin->degrades to filaggrins-terminal differentiation of epidermis and formation of the skin barrier; natural moisturizers
FLG variants/deficiency
results in permeability barrier dysfunction: penetration of high MW allergens in pollens, microbes, food, etc
have more persistent disease, higher incidence of eczema herpeticum, greater risk of multiple allergies
-not exactly a pure correlation btwn FLG deficiency and eczema
genes for cytokines (AD)
TH1-suppress IgE
TH2-increase IgE->causes blood eosinophilia, increased total serum IgE, and increased growth and development of mast cells
features of AD pathophysiology
skin barrier dysfunction
immune deviation toward TH2
subsequent increased IgE
medication classes for treating AD
corticosteroids
calcineurin inhibitors
PDE-4 inhibitors
IL-4ra antagonist
psoriasis
chronic disease with recurrent exacerbations/remissions of thickened, red, scaly plaques
keratinocyte hyperproliferation and incomplete differentiation caused by cytokines released from infiltrating activated T cells
pathophysiology of psoriasis
T cell mediated systemic inflammatory disease
interaction btwn genetics and environmental influences
comorbidities are consequence of chronic inflammation
defects in epidermal cell cycle
genetic predisposition
immunologic disorder
psoriasis defects in epidermal cell cycle
normal: 13 days to divide skin cells and 26 to mature
Psoriasis: 1.5 days to divide and 4 days to mature
T cells contribute to the hyperproliferation of the epidermis
altered maturation of the epidermis occurs
immunologic disorder psoriasis pathophysio
keratinocytes encounter an antigen or undergo trauma
inflammatory triggers results in recruitment of T cells to site
histocompatibility complex->release of T cell cytokines->vasodilation and new capillary formation
T cell cytokines also cause further inflammation
contributing factors of psoriasis
climate
stress
infections
trauma
-koebner response
medications: lithium, Beta blockers
koebner response
lesions begin at previous clear sites on skin as a result of trauma
trauma=friction, venipuncture, bites, surgery, or pressure
medication classes for treating psoriasis
corticosteroids
calcineurin inhibitors
cytotoxic agents
T cell and cytokine suppressors
monoclonal antibodies: T cell inhibitor, TNFa inhibitor, IL-12/IL-13 inhibitor, IL-23 inhibitor, IL-17A inhibitor, JAK inhibitor
retinoids
Vit D analogs
PDE-4 inhibitor
phototherapy
pathophys of acne
increased androgen production both sexes (puberty)->follicular hyperkeratinization, increased sebum production, proliferation of P. acnes
follicular hyperkeratinization
causes skin cells to stick together
sebum production
sebaceous gland size/# and sebum production increases with an androgen surge at puberty
P. acnes
produces lipase->glyceride from sebum into free fatty acids, which irritate follicular walls
have an antigenic effect
formation of acne
skin cells stick together and are NOT shed
channel is plugged by a combo of skin cells and sebum
normal flow of sebum is blocked
exacerbating factors of acne
environmental and physical factors:
-high humidity or sweating
-acne mechanica
-occupational acne
-acne cosmetica
stress/emotions
hormones
acne medica mentosa
genetics
high glycemic index diet
acne mechanica
anything the occludes the skin or irritates it
occupational acne
excessive dirt, vaporized cooking oil, exposure to some industrial chemicals
acne cosmetica
mild form of acne to comediogenic oils in cosmetics
medication classes for treating acne
keratolytics
antibiotics
retinoids
topical corticosteroids
treats psoriasis and AD
low potency for face and long duration maintenance therapy
medium potency for body and short term management
topical corticosteroids side effects
local skin reactions
hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis suppression, infections, hyperglycemia, cataracts, glaucoma, and growth inhibition
retinoids MOA
drug binds to RAR (in the RAR-RXR complex), which then binds to RARE in the nucleus to activate gene transcription
retinoids pharmacodynamic effects
decreases proliferation, promotes differentiation, increases the turnover, reduces the cohesiveness
anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative
reduces the thickness of the stratum corneum
treats acne and psoriasis
tretinoin
acid form of Vit A (all-trans retinoic acid or ATRA)
topical
acne: more comedones during first 4-6 weeks and then optimal improvement in 8-12 weeks
apply to dry skin
tretinoin side effects
blistering, peeling, crusting, burning, edema
erythema and dryness
tumorigenic potential of UV radiation->minimize sun exposure
teratogenicity
adapalene
derivative of naphthoic acid
topical
retinoid
more comedones during first 4-6 weeks and then optimal improvement in 8-12 weeks
adapalene side effects
erythema, scaling, dryness, pruritus, and burning
tazarotene
derivative of naphthoic acid
topical
psoriasis
retinoid
tazarotene side effects
erythema, scaling, dryness, pruritus, and burning
photosensitive
no known systemic SEs
isotretinoin
PO for severe acne
isotretinoin pharm effect
decreases sebaceous gland size
decreases sebum production
reduces inflammation
reduces keratinization
isotretinoin dermatological side effects
inflammation of the lips, epistaxis, itching
skin rash, peeling, photosensitization
isotretinoin systemic side effects
arthralgia
persistent headache: pseudotumor cerebri
CNS: lethargy and fatigue; depression, suicidal ideation
ophthalmic
blood lipids
TERATOGENIC
acitretin
PO and topical
retinoid
t1/2=49 hrs
drug is still detectable in blood 1-3 years after discontinuation
acitretin pharm effect
reduces proliferation and enhances differentiation of keratinocytes
does NOT suppress sebum production
acitretin side effects
dermatological
ophthalmic
pseudotumor cerebri
TERATOGENIC
acitretin warnings
do NOT drink alcohol with this drug
do NOT use any of the retinoids in patients with AD
calcipotriene MOA
exerts its effect through VDR->drug-RXRa complex->increases expression of genes, which improves psoriatic plaques
calcipotriene pharm effect
inhibits proliferation and promotes keratinocyte differentiation
decreases inflammation by decreasing inflammatory cytokine release
calcipotriene side effects
topical: burning, itching, erythema, mild photosensitivity
systemic: hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria
calcineurin inhibitors
used to treat AD and psoriasis
reduce extent and severity of symptoms
inhibit activation of T cells and mast cells, blocking the production of proinflammatory cytokines and mediators->immunosuppressants
calcineurin inhibitors MOA
inhibit the production of IL-2 needed for T cell proliferation by inhibiting normal calcineurin activity
topical calcineurin inhibitors pharmacodynamics
pimecrolimus and tacrolimus
topical calcineurin inhibitors pharmacodynamics
inhibit the activation of key cells involved in AD, including T cells and mast cells, blocking the production of proinflammatory cytokines and mediators
relieves pruritus
tacro: decreases # and costimulatory ability of epidermal dendritic cells
pime: distribute to the skin as opposed to the systemic circulation
topical calcineurin inhibitors side effects
transient discomfort at application site
potential for local skin carcinogenesis->rec sun protection
potential for systemic effects if high blood levels are reached
oral calcineurin inhibitor
cyclosporine (treats psoriasis)
oral/topical calcineurin inhibitors BBW
increased risk of lymphoma and other malignancies
increased susceptibility to bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections
cyclosporine and tacrolimus side effects
nephrotoxicity, HTN, upper resp tract infections, cough and headache
cyclosporine only side effect
gingival hyperplasia
tacrolimus only side effect
neuropathes
cyclosporine drug interactions
with drugs metabolized by CYP3A4
PDE-4 inhibitors MOA
nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory
cAMP is increased, get relaxation of smooth muscle and inhibition of inflammatory cells
PDE-4 inhibitors
crisaborole
apremilast
crisaborole
mild to moderate AD
crisaborole adverse effects
application site pain
hypersensitivity
apremilast
treats psoriasis
PO
apremilast side effects
diarrhea, nausea, and headache
use cautiously in depressed patients
weight loss
do NOT use with strong CYP3A4 inducers
keratolytics
benzoyl peroxide
sulfur
salicylic acid
benzoyl peroxide MOA
keratolytic
antimicrobial activity against P. acnes
peeling and comedolytic effects
penetrates stratum corneum or follicular openings then metabolized to benzoic acid
benzoyl peroxide pharm effect
loosens keratinocytes
increases turnover rate
prevents closure
antibacterial activity against P. acnes
benzoyl peroxide side effects
skin irritation
potent contact sensitizer
benzoyl peroxide cautions
AVOID contact with the eyes and mucous membranes
oxidant->bleaches hair or colored fabrics
sulfur MOA
mild keratolytic
bacteriostatic properties
sulfur pharm effect
sulfur is reduced to H2S inside the keratinocytes
causes inflammation which promotes peeling and unblocking of plugs
sulfur side effects
redness, skin irritation, peeling, comedogenic
sulfur odor
salicylic acid MOA
may solubilize cell surface proteins that keep the stratum corneum intact, thereby resulting in desquamation of keratotic debris
salicylic acid pharm effect
promote the shedding of the stratum corneum
range from peeling to desquamation
salicylic acid concentration
3-6% skin conditions: dandruff, acne, and psoriasis
6%-may cause skin damage
up to 40%: wart and corn removal
salicylic acid side effects
irritation and inflammation of normal skin
ulceration with high conc
urticaria, anaphylaxis, erythema during allergic rxn
salicylism->salicylate poisoning
salicylic acid caution
must be careful when use on extremities of diabetes or patients with peripheral vascular disease
tetracyclines class
sarecycline
minocycline
doxycycline
tetracycline
tetracyclines class MOA
inhibit protein synthesis by irreversible binding to 30S subunit of bacterial ribosome, blocking aminocyl-tRNA binding to acceptor site on mRNA ribosome complex
enter microorganisms by passive diffusion and active transport
tetracyclines class pharm effect
broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics
tetracycline side effects
GI: N/V/D
pseudomembranous colitis
bones and teeth are discolored and growth is impaired in young
photosensitivity
increased incidence of superinfections
clindamycin MOA
inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by attaching to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome
clindamycin pharm effects
bacteriostatic
clindamycin PO side effects
pseudomembranous colitis
N/V/D
impaired liver function
neutropenia-rare
clindamycin topical side effects
still has a risk of pseudomembranous colitis
water based: well tolerated and less likely to cause irritation
hydroalcoholic vehicle: drying and irritation
resistance is now a problem
erythromycin and azithromycin MOA
macrolide antibiotic that attaches to the 50S ribosomal unit and prevents translocation
erythromycin and azithromycin pharm effect
bacterostatic
erythromycin and azithromycin PO side effects
N/V/D and epigastric pain
has MANY DIs
erythromycin and azithromycin topical side effects
burning and drying (esp with benzoyl peroxide)
resistance is a problem
trimethoprim MOA
inhibits bacterial production of tetrahydrofolic acid from dihydrofolic acid by reversibly inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase
sulfamethoxazole MOA
inhibits bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid by competing with PABA
dapsone
antimicrobial
treats leprosy and acne
dapsone MOA acne
anti-inflammatory activity
neutrophils and neutrophil products may be a site of action for dapsone in reducing inflammation
metronidazole MOA
is unknown, but it may relate to the inhibitory effects on Demodex brevis (rosacea)
or the drug may act as an anti-inflammatory agent by direct effect on neutrophil cellular function (acne)
metronidazole side effects
water based: dry skin, redness, watering of eyes
cream and lotion may be better tolerated
cytotoxic agents
coal tar
anthralin
shale tar
selenium sulfide and zinc pyrithione
Coal tar MOA
antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory
crosslinks with DNA to inhibit cell division for antimitotic action
Coal tar pharm effects
may be anti-inflammatory and antipruritic
affect may be due to placebo effect
Coal tar side effects
irritation, stinging, and burning
folliculitis
contact dermatitis
photosensitizing
carcinogenic
systemic side effects do NOT occur
will stain light skin and hair
unpleasant odor
Coal tar caution
not studied in preg, breastfeeding, children
AVOID products in AD with vesiculation and oozing
anthralin MOA
exact MOA not known
may have a direct antiproliferative effect on epidermal keratinocytes by affecting mitochondria reducing mitotic activity
prevents T cell activation
anthralin pharm effect
suppresses hyperplastic keratinocyte cell growth
anthralin side effects
local irritation
erythema on normal skin around lesions
severe conjunctivitis with eye contact
systemic SEs do NOT occur
will stain skin, hair, clothes
anthralin use
SCAT: applied to thick plaques for < 2 hr and then wiped off; zinc oxide applied to normal skin
severe skin irritation possibility on face and intertriginous
shale tar
cytotoxic but MOA is unknown
gives symptomatic relief
less irritating and has NO photosensitizing activity
treats AD, rosacea, and acute otitis externa
selenium sulfide and zinc purithione
cytostatic and antifungal activity
MOA not known
t cell suppressor meds
methotrexate
mycophenolate
methotrexate MOA
inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR)->causes cell death
direct anti-inflammatory benefits, and a lot of other things
methotrexate pharm effect
reduces keratinocyte hyperproliferation-plaque formations
reduces the # of T cells
methotrexate side effects
cumulative liver toxicity
abortifacient and teratogenic
mycophenolate MOA
inhibitor of T and B cell activation through inhibition of IMPDH, thereby reducing GMP synthesis
preferentially inhibits type II
mycophenolate pharm effect
reduces the # of B and T cells
anti-inflammatory
mycophenolate side effects
bone marrow suppression, GI upset, flu-like symptoms
monoclonals and small molecule inhibitors drugs
abatacept
dupilumab
secukinumab
ixekizumab
broadalumab
ustekinumab
guselkumab
tildrakizumab-asmn
rsankizumab
etanercept
infliximab
adalimumab
golimumab
certolizumab pegol
tofacitinib
ruxolitinib
upadacitinib
abatacept MOA
blocks 2nd signal needed for T cell activation
inhibits T cell activation by binding to CD80/86 on APCs; CD28 on T cells therefore cannot bnd and stimulate the T cell
dupilumab MOA
binds to IL-4ra->inhibits IL-4 and 13 to decrease IgE synthesis
dupilumab
moderate to severe AD
SQ
dupilumab adverse effects
generally mild
nasopharygnitis and headache
injection site rxns, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, PO herpes, keratitis, eye pruritus, and dry eye
IL-17 stimulation
increases keratinocyte expression of inflammatory cytokines
plaque psoriasis
IL-17 inhibitors
secukinumab
ixekizumab
brodalumab
secukinumab MOA
IgG1 antibody that binds the IL-17A cytokine, inhibiting its interaction with the IL-17A receptor
secukinumab pharm effect
reduces the # and size of plaques
secukinumab side effects
risk for infection
evaluated for TB
nasopharyngitis
may exacerbate Crohn’s