Skin Disorders Flashcards
Therapeutic meds for contact dermatitis
For specific areas- Calamine lotion and corticosteroidshydrocortisone (topical)
For large allergic reaction- Antihistamine (Benadryl) and steroids (oral for both)
(Allergic to clothing)
Treatment for diaper rash or dermatitis
Zinc oxide or petroleum ointment- destin
Corn starch powders are usually avoided for diaper rashes why?
Due to talc- can be dangerous if inhaled can cause Resp issues
How to relieve Pruritus in atopic dermatitis
Colloid bath
Cool wet compresses
Topical corticoid steroids
Oral antihistamines
How to reduce inflammation in atopic dermatitis in children who are sensitive to topical corticosteroids
Non-steroidal immunomodulator creams
if impetigo is caught early around the mouth we would prefer at topical cream such as
Mupirocin (bactroban)
We will do oral antibiotics for systemic
Herpes simplex oral antivirals
Cyclovir (Zovirax)
Valacyclovir(valtrex)
Pain relievers
Cellulitis treatment
Antibiotic oral
Elevation ,, immobilization
Pain relievers, antipyretics such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen
Shingles treatment for itching and fever
Topical dipinhydramine cream , Benadryl cream
Acetaminophen, not aspirin
For shingles what can we give the immunocompromised
Acyclovir
Tinea capititis meds
Grisiofulvin or terbinafine
(Can be used w anti fungal topical cream)
Oral med for 2 wks
Take as prescribed and w high fat foods for better absorption and less GI upset
Selenium sulfide shampoo
What can selenium sulfide shampoo caused
Severe drying in some and has a strong smell
Recommend to do ring worm of head /scalp both med and shampoo
(Use shampoo twice a wk)
Treatment of tinea corporis (ring worm body skin n nails )
Griseofulvin oral and topical anti fungal
Treatment of tinea cruris (jock itch )
Local application of topical anti fungal cream
Tinea pedis (athletes foot) treatment
Local application of anti fungal cream
Oral anti fungal
Soak w burrow solution
Burrow solution athletes foot
Water w aluminum acetate
OTC
Helps relieve itching
Lyme disease suspected or confirmed treatment for children over 8
Watch for 30 days
Single dose antibiotic
Voxycycline
Suspected Lyme disease or confirmed for children under 8
Watch for 30 days
Amoxicillin or cefuroxime
Scarbicide or permethrin (elimite) for scabies direction
Apply to entire body from chin down and in skin folds
Leave on skin for 8-14 hours so apply at bed time and bathe in the morning
Pedicures is capitus (head lice)
Shampoos w permethrin in them and mechanical removal of nits (lice comb)
Repeat treatment in 7 days
Retinoidsdas for acne
First line treatment
Causes drying and peeling of skin but decreases oil production and gets rid of acne
Topical antibacterial agent for acne
If they are bad at picking
Systemic antibiotics- acne
If we see s/s of secondary infections
What other thing can be prescribed to females for acne
Birth control
Reduce antigen reduction and decrease availability of androgen which produce sebum oil
In care of mild burns the pt is at risk for tetanus which is
A wound infection caused by bacterial toxin that can settle in when burns and get thru skin
So make sure they are up to date w vaccines
Order of care for severe burns
Airway, o2, smoke inhalation
Large bore IV access -fluids
Observe for s/s of shock
Pain management
Wound care/exchartomy
Nutritional support
Muskoskelatal / skin care
Physcosocial emotional support
