Treatment of Dermatological dz Flashcards
Classification of acne: Mild
Few-several papules and pustules. No nodules
Classification of acne: Moderate
Several papillose or pusutules. Few Nodules
Classification of acne: Severe
Many papules and pustules. Several Nodules
Tx: for Mild Acne 1st line
Topical retinoid. consider adding antimicrobial (benzoyl peroxide-Keratolytic)
Tx: for Mild Ance Alternative to 1st line
Salicylic acid (topical keratolytic)
Tx: for Mild Acne Maintenance
Topical retinoid
Tx; for moderate acne 1st line
Topical retinoid PLUS oral abx w/ or w/o benzoyl peroxide. (keratolytic)
Tx: for Moderate Acne Alternative
Topical ABX instead of PO
Tx for Moderate Acne Maintenance
Topical retinoid w/ or w/o benzoyl peroxide
Tx: for Severe Acne 1st line
Oral isotrenoin
Tx: for Severe Acne Alternative
Topical retinoid + po ABX + benzoyl peroxide (keratolytic)
Tx: for Severe Acne Maintenance
Topical retinoid w/or w/o benzoyl peroxide (keratolytic)
How are retinoids different from keratolytics?
Retinoids prevent formation of comedones, Keratolytics prevent the formation of comedones as well but also contribute to the rapid shedding of skin.
What medication form is preferred in the tx of urticaria?
PO is usually preferred
What is the difference between second generation and 1st generation antihistamines?
2nd gen is effective with no/minimal drowsiness (don’t enter CNS). 1st gen typically results in drowsiness (does enter CNS)
What are the pathogens of impetigo?
S. aureus, and S. pyogenes (appearance=honey crusted lesions)
Where might HSV 1 and 2 occur?
Face, mouth, genital, eyes, brain etc.
What are the characteristics of HSV 1/2
Painful pruritic vasicular lesions with periods of remission.
What dosage form is used for mild HSV lesions?
Topical
What dosage form is used for Genital, oral, sever or suppression HSV?
Oral with prophylaxis of breakouts
What is another name for viral Herpes Zoster?
Shingles
What virus causes Herpes zoster?
Recurrence of varicella zoster
What characterizes Herpes zozter?
Painful, vesicular lesions, localized along dermatome
What are the 5 main layers of skin?
- Cornified (stratum corneum)
- Clear/translucent (lucidem)
- Granular cell layer(granulosum)
- sinus (spinosum)
- Basal Layer (basale)
How many days does it take for a cell to fully keratinize to outer layer?
30
What is the most moisturizing dosage form?
Ointments
What is the most drying dosage form?
tinctures (second most drying is wet dressings)
If the problem is dry (lchenifications, scaling) use _____?
Wet–ointments
If the problem is wet (weeping, oozing, vesicular) use______
Dry–Tinctures and wet dressings
On hairy areas (including scalp) use _____?
tinctures, Aerosoles, lotions gels
If there is a cosmetic consideration for an area use____?
creams
What is the mainstay of tx for acute/chronic dermatitis?
Corticosteroids