Papulosquamous Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Lichen Planus
A
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
2
Q
Pityriasis Rosea
A
none required; clears spontaneously in 6-12 wk
• symptomatic: topical glucocorticoids if pruritic, cool compresses, emollients
3
Q
Psoriasis Local Disease
A
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
4
Q
Psoriasis Extensive Disease
A
- Ultraviolet light
- Antitumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors (etanercept, adalimumab,
infliximab) - Methotrexate: It
is a drug of last resort except for psoriatic arthritis.