Skin Conditions Flashcards
Drugs that cause brown skin discoloration
Methyldopa
Levodopa
Entacapone (PD, COMT)
Drug that causes brown/yellow skin and secretion discoloration?
Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
Drug that causes orange/yellow skin discoloration?
Salfasalazine (RA)
Drug that causes yellow green skin and secretions?
Propofol
Drugs that cause red-orange discoloration of skin and secretions?
Rifampin
Phenazopyridine (urinary pain)
Drugs that cause RED discoloration?
Anthracyclines (Doxorubicin)
Drugs that cause blue secretions?
Methylene blue
Mitoxantrone
Amiodarone (grey-blue)
What natural products help with skin conditions?
Aloe
Tea Tree Oil
Lysine
Biotin for hair loss or brittle nails
What are some OTC options for acne?
Azelaic acid
Benzoyl peroxide
Salicylic acid
What is first line for mild acne? Moderate acne?
Severe acne?
Mild - topicals
Moderate - combination of topicals with or without oral antibiotic
Severe - PO antibiotic with topical combination
OR
PO isotretinoin
Topical retinoids
Tretinoin (Atralin, Renova, Retin-A, Altreno)
Adapalene (Differin)
Tazarotene
limit sun exposure
AVOID in pregnancy!
Topical treatments for Acne
Benzoyl Peroxide (can bleach clothing)
Clindamycin
Minocycline foam
Salicyclic acid (OTC)
Azelaic acid (OTC)
Dapsone gel (avoid in G6PD deficiency)
Oral Retinoid
Isotretinoin (Absorica, Amnesteem)
**for severe refractory acne
*REMS - avoid in pregnancy
**need to monitor cholesterol monthly and pregnancy test monthly
Minocin, Solodyn
Monocycline
-photosensitivity
-FETAL HARM
Cold sore treatment
Lysine (natural product)
Docosanol (Abreva)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
What can be used to treat dandruff?
Ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral)
Pyrithione zinc (head and shoulders)
Selenium sulfide (Selsun)
Alopecia treatment
*give zinc and vitamin D because deficency can cause hair loss
-finasteride (Propecia)
**do not despense with Proscar
**hazardous for pregnancy
-Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Drugs that may cause hair loss?
Chemo
Valproate
Spironolactone
Heparin
Vitamin D and Zinc deficiency
Atopic dermatitis treatment
Eczema
OTC moisturizers
Topical CNI
- Tacrolimus (Protopic)
Topical Crisaborole
Dupilumab inj
Ruxolitinib cream
Upadacitinib tablet
OTC treatment for fungal skin infections
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Butenafine (Lotrimin)
Clotrimazole
Miconazole (Lotrimin AF)
Tolnaftate (Tinactin)
Undecylenic acid
Rx treatment for fungal skin infections
Betamethasone / Clotrimazole (Lotrisone)
Ketoconazole
Onychomycosis treatment
infection of the nail
-Terbinafine (Lamisil)
-itraconazole
***avoid in heart failure
What pH indicated vaginosis or trichomoniasis infection?
pH > 4.5
What are OTC treatments for vaginosis?
Clotrimazole
Miconazole (Monistat)
Rx treatments for vaginosis?
topical butoconazole (Gynazole-1)
Oral Fluconazole (Diflucan) x 1
What can help a baby prevent diaper rash?
Petrolatum/zinc oxide (Desitin)
What are some treatments for hemorrhoids?
-Dietary fiber (help constipation)
-Phenylephrine (Preparation H)
-Hydrocortisone (Anusol-HC)
-Witch hazel
What is an OTC medication to treat pinworn (anal itching)?
Pyrantel pamoate
What it an OTC treatment for lice?
Permethrin (Nix)
Pyrethrin/Piperonyl butoxide (RID)
ivermectin
What it the potency levels of topical formulations?
HIGHEST
Ointment
Creams
Lotions
Solutions
Gels
Sprays
LOWEST
Levels of potency for topical steroids
VERY HIGH
Clobetasol
Fluocinonide 0.1% Cream
HIGH
Betamethasone Cream
Fluocinonide 0.5% Ointment
Mometasone Ointment
High-Medium
Fluocinonide 0.5% Cream
Medium
Mometasone cream
Triamcinolone Cream and Spray
Low
Hydrocortisone Cream
