Derm
What is the drug of choice for atopic dermatitis?
Topical steroids
What is the treatment of choice for Pityriasis Rosea?
Anti-itch creams (Calamine/zinc oxide), antihistamines, or take luke warm showers
What is the causative organism of pediculosis?
Pediculus humanus
What are the adverse effects of topical steroids?
Why is contraception good for acne?
anti-androgen effects
What are some non-pharmacological treatment for atopic dermatitis? List at least 2 (two)
Daily moisturizers, non-soap cleaners, avoid hot showers.
What is the primary treatment for non-inflammatory acne and most inflammatory acne?
Retinoids
what is the drug of choice for onychomycosis?
terbinafine
What are the unique side effects of terbinafine?
Steven-Johnson Syndrome, elevated LFTs, decrease lymphocyte counts, and pancytopenia
What is the treatment of choice for beard/scalp seborrheic dermatitis?
Selenium sulfate
What agent would you use if the patient has mod to severe atopic dermatitis that is uncontrolled with other treatments?
Dupilumab (Dupixent)
Pityrosporum ovale
What is the OTC treatment for lice?
Permetherin, repeat in 10 days
What are the adverse effects of retinoids? List at least 3 (three)
dryness, stinging, erythema, and photsensitivity
Which acne treatment lowers free fatty acids and also decreases bacteria that promotes acne?
Benzyl peroxide
What are the factors that affect drug absorption into the skin. List at least 3 (three)
Lipophilic properties, surface area, frequency of dosing, and concentration. Also patient condition including degree of occlusion, Age/skin conditions, and thickness
Anti-malarial drugs, thiazide diuretics, b-blockers, NSAIDS, anticonvulsants, and antibiotics
What is the second line prescription treatment of lice?
Lindane shampoo 1%
Why is a FDA black box warning for calcineurin inhibitors (e.g. tacrolimus)?
Increased risk of skin cancer. Counsel to avoid sun exposure
What is the treatment of choice for severe psoriasis?
Methotrexate
1%
What is the treatment of choice for Lichen Planus?
Topical Steroids
How long do you need to treatment onychomycosis of the toenails?
12 weeks
what are the adverse effects of 5-fluorouracil?
Used to treat actinic keratosis. Can cause redness, swelling, crusting
The program patients are signed up for when they begin Isotretoin?
Pledge Program