Skin Conditions

Question 1

Cause of acne

Answer 1

Androgens
P. acnes
fatty acids (sebum) present in oil (sebaceous) glands

Question 2

Treatment options for acne

Answer 2

OTc benzoyl peroxide
salicylic acid
retinoids
topical or systemic antibiotics
isotretinoin

Question 3

MOA of retinoids

Answer 3

Vitamin A derivative and MOA is to reduce adherence of the keratinocytes (outer skin cells) in the oil gland

Question 4

First line treatment for mild acne

Answer 4

topical BPO or retinoid

Question 5

First line treatment for moderate acne

Answer 5

topicals: combo
or
PO abx + BPO + topical retinoid (+/- topical abx)

Question 6

First line treatment for severe acne

Answer 6

topicals: combo + po abx
or
oral isotretinoin

Question 7

topical retinoids should be avoided in?

Answer 7

pregnancy

Question 8

ABX used for acne

Answer 8

minocycline

Question 9

Treatment for cold sores

Answer 9

docosanol (abreva)

acyclovir topical cream/ointment

Question 10

Dandruff treatment

Answer 10

ketoconazole

Question 11

Treatment for hair loss

Answer 11

finasteroide

minoxidil (rogaine)

Question 12

eczema also known as

Answer 12

atopic dermatitis

Question 13

Tinea pedis also known as

Answer 13

athlete’s foot

Question 14

Tinea cruris also known as

Answer 14

jock itch

Question 15

Tinea corporis also known as

Answer 15

ringworm

Question 16

What is tinea capitis

Answer 16

ringworm on the scalp

Question 17

Define onchomycosis

Answer 17

fungal infectio of the nail often caued by tinea unguium

Question 18

treatment for onchomycosis

Answer 18

terbinafine

itraconzole

Question 19

common cause of vaginal infection

Answer 19

candida

trichominiasis

Question 20

treatment for vaginal infection

Answer 20

clotrimazole
miconazole
terconazole
fluconazole

Question 21

preparation H MOA

Answer 21

phenylephrine

vasoconstrictor that shrinks the hemorrhoid and reduces burning and itching

Question 22

Pin worm treatment

Answer 22

pyrantel pamoate

Question 23

treatment for scabies

Answer 23

permethrin

ivermectin

Question 24

lice treatment

Answer 24

permethrin

Question 25

Burn treatment

Answer 25

Neosporin

mupirocin