Papulosquamous Diseases Flashcards

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Lichen Planus

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topical or intralesional corticosteroids
• short courses of oral prednisone (rarely)
• phototherapy or oral retinoids or systemic immunosuppressants (e.g. azathioprine, methotrexate,
cyclosporine) for extensive or recalcitrant cases

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Pityriasis Rosea

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none required; clears spontaneously in 6-12 wk

• symptomatic: topical glucocorticoids if pruritic, cool compresses, emollients

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Psoriasis Local Disease

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1 Topical high-potency steroids: 
2 Vitamin A and vitamin D ointment help get the patient off steroids. The
vitamin D agent is calcipotriene. 
3 Coal tar preparation
4 Pimecrolimus and tacrolimus
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Psoriasis Extensive Disease

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  1. Ultraviolet light
  2. Antitumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors (etanercept, adalimumab,
    infliximab)
  3. Methotrexate: It
    is a drug of last resort except for psoriatic arthritis.
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