Week 3 - Ch. 17 Flashcards
Common topical treatments for acne vulgaris
BP, SA, Vitamin-a, antibiotics (clindamycin, erythromycin)
Why topical preparations are frequently used to treat dermatological conditions
Because treating a visible condition on the skin
Common oral treatments for acne vulgaris
Monocycline, tetracycline, accutane
Common topical treatments for psoriasis
Coal tar (tgel), vitamin-a (tazorac), steroids
Common oral treatment for psoriasis
MTX
Common topical treatments for bacterial infections
Antibiotics such as bacitracin, gentamicin, polysporin, bactroban, neosporin
Common oral treatments for fungal infections
Antibiotics such as clotrimazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine, lotrisone
Common oral treatments for fungal infections
Terbinafine, ketoconazole, sopranox
Common topical treatments for viral infections
Acyclovir, docosanol, penciclovir
Common oral treatments for viral infections
Acyclovir, famvir, valtrex
Common topical treatments for inflammation and itching
Steroids such as hydrocortisone and desoximetasone
Common oral treatments for inflammation and itching
Steroids such as medrol dospak
Common intradermal Injections for inflammation and itching
Kenalog, celestone
Common topical treatments for burns
Deride meant, absorb exudate (secretions), stimulate granulation (healing), antibiotic
Common oral treatment for burns
Antibiotic
