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Chronic, inflammatory skin condition
Mostly on elbows, knees, umbilicus
Classified by severity and body surface area
Exacerbations: stress, seasonal change, environmental factors, meds (NSAIDS, anti-malarias, BB, lithium, steroid withdrawal

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Psoriasis

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Psoriasis Flow

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Mild: Topical
Mod-severe: Topical with specialist referral.
Immunosuppressants (Methotrexate, cyclosporine, azathioprine) and oral retinoids (Acitretin) as well as
Systemic agents; 12 + biologics and Apremilast (oral)

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Emollients/Moisturizers

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Best to get non-cosmetic and fragrance free creams, ointments, and lotions to reduce further irritation.
Lubricate and moisturize skin for all patients
Provides barrier and reduction of water loss
Softens psoriasis plaques and scales to improve skin
Apply LIBERALLY, can’t overdo it

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Salicylic Acid

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IND: Removal of excess Keratin in Psoriasis, acne, dermatitis
MOA: Dissolves intracellular matrix, leading to keratinized tissue to swell, soften, macerate and desquamate
BOX:N/A
CONTRA: Hypersensitivity to salicylates
ADR: Local reactions

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Anthralin

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IND: Chronic STABLE plaque psoriasis
MOA: Reduction of mitotic rate and proliferation of epidermal cells via inhibition of DNA SYNTHESIS to affected areas. Less DNA = less epidermal cell turnover
BOX: N/a
CONTRA: Acute or actively inflamed psoriatic eruptions
ADR: Staining of fingers, area, and fabrics. Redness (decrease dose). Skin irritation

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Coal Tar

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IND: Psoriasis, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis. Helpful as an adjunct to corticosteroids
MOA: loosens and softens scales and crusts and has antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative and anti-seborrheic properties
BOX:N/A
CONTRA: N/A
ADR: Photosensitivity, hair discoloration, dermatitis, folliculitis, skin irritation

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Urea

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IND: Hyperkeratotic conditions (psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema)
MOA: Softens hyperkeratotic areas; dissolves intracellular matrix
BOX:N/a
CONTRA: Irritated, infected, or open skin
ADR: Increased photosensitivity

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Topical Corticosteroids

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IND: First line treatment of psoriasis, dermatitis, etc. Relief of inflammation and pruritis
MOA: Decrease endogenous mediators of inflammation ( kinins, histamines, prostaglandins)
BOX: n/a
CONTRA: n/a
ADR: Varies depending on potency. Thinning of skin, atrophy once skin has returned to normal thickness. Acneiform lesions. Localized reactions.. Steroid rosacea on face
Lots of different routes and application schedules

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Super high potency Topical Glucocorticoids

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Betamethasone Dipropionate

Clobetasol Propionate

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High Potency Topical Glucocorticoids

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Fluocinonide

Triamcinolone Acetonide

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Medium Potency Topical Glucocorticoids

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Betamethasone Valerate
Clocortolone Pivalate
Mometasone Fuorate
Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1%

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Low Potency

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Desonide
Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.025%

Least potent: Hydrocortisone 0.5%

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Selecting Topical Steroids

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Skin integrity
Area of body
Vehicle selection
Occlusive Dressing
Patient age
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Ointments

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Transient occlusion
Promote hydration (barrier)
Enhances active ingredient transport thru skin.
Good for: Dry lesions
Comments: Can cause secondary bacterial infections because of the occlusiveness allowing a POE. Also maceration
Avoid in: moist, weeping, oozing, puncture, or lacerations. Use sparingly in intertriginous areas, MM, and acne prone areas

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Creams

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Allow fluid to flow freely from lesions
Don’t trap bacteria
Good for: moist, macerated, weeping, oozing
Less occlusive = less effective on dry lesions
Avoid in: Hairy areas ( they don’t reach the skin)

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Sol, gel, lotion

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Allow free flow of fluid from lesions
Doesn’t trap bacteria
Good for: moist, macerated, weeping, oozing
Can be drying if formulated with alcohol
Avoid in dry lesions, fissures, abraded skin

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Selection

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Short course of high potency is the preferred method.
Don’t overdo it so once under control, switch to low potency for maintenance
High/super high: chronic hyperkeratotic or psoriasis (thick skin). Super: 2 wks unless limited to a small area.
Med-high: 3 months or less, no face or intertriginous
Low/med: thin, acute, inflammatory skin lesions or topical dermatitis
Low: preferred for face and intertriginous as well as babies and elderly

Absorption and potency are affected by the vehicle
Ointment: thick lesions
Cream: acute/subacute dermatoses
Soln, gel, spray: scalp

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Calcipotriene

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IND: Plaque psoriasis of body or scalp
MOA: Synthetic Vitamin D3 analog; regulates skin cell production and proliferation
BOX: n/a
CONTRA: Hypercalcemia; vitamin D levels already raising Ca levels. Face use (cream/ointment) or acute psoriatic eruptions (scalp solution)
ADR: Local Reactions
Taclonex is co-formulated calcipotriene and betamethasone

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Calcitriol

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IND: Mild-moderate plaque psoriasis
MOA: Synthetic VD3
BOX: n/a
CONTRA: Ophthalmic, oral, intravaginal, face use
ADR: Hypercalcemia. Local reactions
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Retinoids

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Tazarotene
IND: Plaque psoriasis. 2nd line with or without steroid, more effective with high potency steroid
MOA: Synthetic retinoid Vitamin A derivative. Anti-inflammatory and immunologic activity
BOX: n/a
CONTRA: Pregnant
ADR: Photosensitivity, local irritation. Xeroderma, Erythema, desquamation

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Calcineurin Inhibitors

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Third line. Often used in face or intertriginous areas

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Pimecrolimus

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Topical cream
IND: Atopic dermatitis, intertriginous or facial psoriasis
MOA: Inhibit calcineurin by binding FKB-12, blocking cytokine production and inhibiting T cell activation
BOX: Avoid long term use. Skin cancer/lymphoma increased incidence. Avoid in kids under 2
CONTRA:
ADR: Infections d/t T cell deactivation. URIs and Influenza.

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Tacrolimus

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Ointment
IND: Atopic dermatitis, intertriginous or facial psoriasis
MOA: Inhibit calcineurin by binding FKB-12, blocking cytokine production and inhibiting T cell activation
BOX: Skin cancer/lymphoma increased incidence. Avoid in kids under 2
CONTRA:
ADR: Infections d/t T cell deactivation. URIs and Influenza.

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Psoralens

Methoxsalen

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IND: Last line, severe recalcitrant disabling psoriasis
MOA: Inhibits DNA synthesis and cell turnover. “Excited” by radiation
BOX: Require specialized training/competence in psoriasis and photochemotherapy. Do NOT interchange oral psoralen products
CONTRA: Diseases with photosensitivity
ADR:

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