Management of Dermatoses - Dolphens Flashcards

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Antihistamines

A

Certirzine (Zyrtec)
Loratadine (Claritin)
lack sedation
once daily

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Antihistamine - Alternatives

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Hydroxyzine (Atarax)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Antipruritic Agent

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camphor
menthol
phenol

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Group 1 (Superpotent) Corticosteroid

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clobetasol
use for: psoriasis, hand eczema
not for face or intertriginous areas - limit use 14 days

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Group 2 & 3 Corticosteroid

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fluocinonide
use for: atopic dermatitis - adults
not for face, skin folds, - limit use 14-21 days

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Group 4 & 5 Corticosteroid

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triamcinolone
use for: atopic dermatitis - kids
limit use in skin folds - limit use to 7-21 days

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Group 6 & 7 Corticosteroid

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rx: desonide; otc: hydrocortisone
eyelid dermatitis, atopic dermatitis in young children, Seborrheic dermatitis
reevaluate if no response within 28 days, avoid long-term continuous use

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Intralesional Corticosteroids

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Plaques of psoriasis
Prurigo nodules
Inflamed cysts
Localized patches of alopecia areata
Keloid formation
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Immunomodulators

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atopic dermatitis
Pimecrolimus - elidel (mild to moderate)
Tacrolimus - protopic (moderate to severe)

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Topical Antibiotics

A
acne vulgaris and rosacea
Clindamycin
Erythromycin
Metronidazole
minor skin problems - impetigo
mupirocin (bactroban ointment)
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Antiseptic Cleaners

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Providone Iodine (Betadine)
Hexachlorophene (pHisoHex)
Chlorhexadine gluconate (Hibiclens)
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Oral Systemic Antibiotics

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Uses: bacterial skin infections, acne vulgaris, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa, folliculitis
tetracycline family (minocycline, doxycycline)
erythromycin

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Topical Antifungal

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Tinea pedis (excluding onychomycosis)
Tinea corporis
Tinea cruris
Tinea versicolor
Seborrheic dermatitis
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Systemic Antifungal

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Tinea corporis
Tinea capitis - Griseofulvin
Onychomycosis
fungal infections in HIV patients
Terbinafine (Lamasil) & Itraconazole (Sporanox) useful for onychomycosis
Fluconazole (Diflucan) - dermatophytes, thrush, vaginal candidiasis

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Antiviral

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Herpesvirus infections
Herpes zoster
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Famciclovir (Famvir)
Topical Agents for recurrent HSV: Penciclovir (Denavir), Acyclovir (Zovirax)
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