Final Exam Flashcards - Eczema & Psoriasis
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Eczema
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-General term that describes several types of skin inflammation
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Psoriasis
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-A condition associated with very rapid turnover of skin cells
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Pharmaceutical Treatment for Eczema and Psoriasis
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- Topical corticosteroids
- Calcineurin inhibitors
- Vitamin D analogs
- Immunosuppressants
- TNF-a inhibitors
- Furanocoumarins
- Misc. Agents
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Topical Corticosteroids
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- Possess antiinflammatory and immunosuppressive properties
- Categorized as Very potent, Potent, Moderately potent, Mild, and Least potent
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Topical Corticosteroids ADR’s
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- Thinning of skin
- Spider veins
- Acne
- Stretch marks
- Bruising
- Poor wound healing
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Calcineurin Inhibitors
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- Control inflammation and reduce immune system response to allergens
- Mostly for eczema
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Vitamin D Analogs
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- Only effective for treatment of Psoriasis
- Calcipotriol inhibits the rapid and repeated turnover of skin cells
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Immunosuppressants
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-Can downregulate the body’s response to allergens and irritants
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Immunosuppressants ADR’s
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- N/V
- Dangerous drop in RBC and WBC
- Kidney and liver toxicity
- Weight gain
- Hypertension
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TNF-a Inhibitors
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-Block the inflammatory process triggered by high levels of TNF
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Furanocoumarins
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-Suppresses DNa synthesis and decreases cell replication and proliferation
