Acne Management
Cost of Accutane 10 mg caps
$880/course
Frequent washing or using scrubs on the skin can result in what.
What is skin irritation
These locations are used when prescribing a low potency steroid.
What is thinner skin, such as the face and eyelids, due to their sensitivity.
The best footwear for plantar-surface ulcers
What is off-loading?
This over the counter topical product contains an antibacterial ingredient that targets propionibacterium acne and is often used as first line treatment for mild acne.
What is Benzoyl Peroxide?
Patients using this class of acne medication must be advised to wear sunscreen and avoid sun exposure due to an increased risk of photosensitivity.
What are retinoids?
This type of topical treatment is often very greasy and reserved for dry, cracked skin...usually on hairless areas!
What are ointments.
This type of medication is used for mild, localized infections
What is oral antimicrobial therapy?
First-line treatment for Severe inflammatory nodulocystic acne
Isotretinoin (Oral retinoids)
Patient should be educated that this action, though tempting, can worsen acne and increase the risk of scarring
What is picking or popping pimples?
What is 0.5g.
Ulcers with a palpable bone suggest this
What is a deep infection?
This first line topical medication is often prescribed for comedonal acne due to its ability to increase cell turnover and reduce clogged pores
What is Retinoid?
Patients should be educated that it typically takes this long before seeing significant improvements when starting acne treatments
What is 4-8 weeks
This amount of grams is required for the full course of treatment in an adult patient using a topical corticosteroid cream to the front of their trunk twice daily for 5 days.
What is 35g.
These are two potential underlying causes of diabetic foot ulcers
What are neuropathy and ischemia?
This medication (Brand name) is a combination of a retinoid and benzyl peroxide.
What is Tactupump
This medication is highly teratogenic, two reliable contraception forms are required
Isotretinoin
These 3 non-pharm strategies are often recommended to young patients with atopic dermatitis.
What is avoiding irritants and trigger, engaging in good bathing practices, and moisturizing.
These are the 4 things that can be done to prevent diabetic foot ulcers
What is Patient education, Foot Skin & toenail Care, Protective Footwear and Protective Surgeries