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Topical Corticosteroids used for? (4)

A

Hyperproliferation
Inflammation
Immune response
Relieve burning/itching

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Topical Corticosteroids classes?

A

I/Super High potency
II/High
III-V/Medium
VI-VII/Low

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Steroid Class I medicine?

A

Clobetasol

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Steroid Class II medicine?

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Fluocinonide

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Steroid Class III-V medicine?

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Triamcinolone

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Steroid Class VI-VII medicine?

A

Fluocinolone
Desonide
Hydrocortisone

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Steroid Class I used for?

Not for?

How long?

A

Severe dermatoses on:
Scalp, palms, soles, thick plaques on extensors

NOT on face or intertrig

< 3 wks

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Steroid Class II-V used for?

Not for?

How long?

A

Mild/Mod dermatoses on:
Scalp, palms, soles, extensors and flexors

NOT on face or inter trig

< 8 wks

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Steroid Class VI-VII used for?

How long?

A

Large areas and thin skin including face, genitals, inter trig

1-2 wks intervals

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Steroid local S/E? (6)

A 
Skin atrophy
Telangeictasias
Striae
Acne
Steroid Rosacea
Hypopigmentation
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How many grams is one finger tip unit?

Covers how much body surface area?

2 palms BID = how many grams per month?

A

0.5G

2% (2 palms)

30G

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Acne Meds lead time?

A

2-3 mo

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Oral Acne ABX?

A

TCN, doxy, mino

+ benzoyl peroxide (to ↓ resistance)

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TCN/Doxy S/E?

Minocycline S/E?

A

GI, photosensitivity

GI, vertigo, hyperpig

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Isotretinoin (Accutane) S/E? (7)

A 
Xerosis (dry skin)
Cheilitis (chapped lips)
↑ liver enzymes
Hypertrigly
Depression
Severe HA
Teratogenic
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Antifungals:

  • azoles treat what?
  • afines treat what?

Nystatin treats what?

A

candida and dermatophytes

dermatophytes

candida

17
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Antihistamines for pruritus and urticaria:

1st Gen H1 (-dramines) pros/cons?

2nd Gen H1 (-adines) pros?

A

H1: good sleep aid w/ pruritus, antichol s/e unpleasant

H2: mild sedation, less freq dosing

18
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Meds that inhibit keratinocyte proliferation (e.g. psoriasis)? (3)

A

Vit Ds (Calcipotriene, Calcitrol)
Coal tar
Tazarotene (retinoid)

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