part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the tx for contact dermatitis?
A
- topical/oral corticosteroids
- antihistamines
2
Q
- irregulary round or oval
- verrucous papules or plaques
- well defined shape
- appearance of being stuck on
- exact etiology is unknown
A
seborrheic keratosis
3
Q
- autoimmune chronic dermatitis
- silver scaly plaques on reddish skin
- on scalp, elbowns, knees, palms, soles, and fingernails
A
psoriasis
4
Q
What is the treatment for psoriasis?
A
- corticosteroids
- UVA, UVB light
- goal is to reduce inflammation and suppress rapid turnover of epidermal cells
5
Q
How can we treat pruritus?
A
antibiotics corticosteroids antihistamines topical fluorouracil immunomodulators
6
Q
Why may acyclovir stop working for herpesvirus?
A
it develops resistance
7
Q
What can prolonged use of glucocorticoids cause?
A
- atrophy of dermis and epidermis
- thinning of skin
- striae (stretch marks)
- purpura
- long term: excessive growth of hair
8
Q
How do you administer topical corticosteroids?
A
apply thin film and gently rub into the skin
9
Q
What are the primary keratolytic agents?
A
- salicyclic acid: for warts and corns
- sulfur: acne, dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis
- benzoyl peroxide
10
Q
What is the forst line tx for acne?
A
benzoyl peroxide
11
Q
What antibiotics are used to treat acne?
A
clindamycin and erythromycin
