Skin Conditions Cont: Fungal, Atypical, Steroids Flashcards
1
Q
Tinea Pedis
A
- Athlete’s Foot
- Itching, peeling, redness, mild burning on feet
- Common among those using public pools, showers, and locker rooms
2
Q
Tinea Cruris
A
- Jock Itch
- Affects genitals, inner thighs, buttocks
- Red, itchy, and can be ring-shaped
3
Q
Tinea Corporis
A
- Ringworm
- Fungal skin infection, not worm
- Circle, red, flat sores; sometimes ring is not presentbut itchy/red skin
- If on scalp it is tinea capitis
4
Q
Lamisil AT
A
- Terbinafine
- OTC
- Cream, gel, spray
5
Q
Lotrimin Ultra
A
- Butenafine
- OTC
- Cream
6
Q
Lotrimin AF Cream
A
- Clotrimazole
- OTC
7
Q
Lotrimin AF Powder or Spray
A
- Miconazole
- OTC
8
Q
Tinactin
A
- Tolnaftate
- OTC
- Cream, powder, spray
9
Q
Toelieva
A
- Undecylenic acid
- OTC
10
Q
Lotrisone
A
- Betamethasone/Clotrimazole
- Rx
- Cream or lotion
11
Q
Extina
A
- Ketoconazole
- Rx
- Cream or foam
12
Q
Fungal Infection Treatment Information
A
- Don’t walk barefoot if infection is on foot; avoid spread
- Apply medicine 1-2 inches beyond the rash
- Use for at least 2-4 weeks, even after it appears to be healed
- Reduce moisture to affected areas
13
Q
Onychomycosis
A
- Fungal infection of nail, often caused by tinea unguium
- Topical medication are not potent enough to cure most infections
- Itraconazole (avoid in HF) and terbinafine (risk of hepatotoxicity) are approved and commonly used for this
- Pulse therapy can help reduce costs/toxicity but may not be as effective as a treatment
- 20% KOH smear is essential for diagnosis
14
Q
Pyrantel Pamoate
A
- Reese’s Pinworm Medicine
- Common pinworm infection in children
- Anal itching
- Rx options needed to treat systemic infections; these are toxic and can call for AED/steroid cotreatment
15
Q
Topical Steroid Potency (Most to Least)
A
- Clobetasol
- Fluocinonide
- Betamethasone
- Mometasome
- Triamcinolone
- Hydrocortisone
