Skin Conditions Flashcards
Cause of acne
Androgens
P. acnes
fatty acids (sebum) present in oil (sebaceous) glands
Treatment options for acne
OTc benzoyl peroxide salicylic acid retinoids topical or systemic antibiotics isotretinoin
MOA of retinoids
Vitamin A derivative and MOA is to reduce adherence of the keratinocytes (outer skin cells) in the oil gland
First line treatment for mild acne
topical BPO or retinoid
First line treatment for moderate acne
topicals: combo
or
PO abx + BPO + topical retinoid (+/- topical abx)
First line treatment for severe acne
topicals: combo + po abx
or
oral isotretinoin
topical retinoids should be avoided in?
pregnancy
ABX used for acne
minocycline
Treatment for cold sores
docosanol (abreva)
acyclovir topical cream/ointment
Dandruff treatment
ketoconazole
Treatment for hair loss
finasteroide
minoxidil (rogaine)
eczema also known as
atopic dermatitis
Tinea pedis also known as
athlete’s foot
Tinea cruris also known as
jock itch
Tinea corporis also known as
ringworm
What is tinea capitis
ringworm on the scalp
Define onchomycosis
fungal infectio of the nail often caued by tinea unguium
treatment for onchomycosis
terbinafine
itraconzole
common cause of vaginal infection
candida
trichominiasis
treatment for vaginal infection
clotrimazole
miconazole
terconazole
fluconazole
preparation H MOA
phenylephrine
vasoconstrictor that shrinks the hemorrhoid and reduces burning and itching
Pin worm treatment
pyrantel pamoate
treatment for scabies
permethrin
ivermectin
lice treatment
permethrin
Burn treatment
Neosporin
mupirocin
