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Topical medication used to vasoconstrict, decrease vascular and fibroblast growth and trigger cell death to treat hemangiomas
What is Timolol?
The only FDA approved biologic medication for treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa in pediatrics
What is adalimumab (Humira)?
Duration of prednisone taper for severe plant dermatitis reaction
What is 1 mg/kg/day taper over 2-3 weeks?
The screening lab obtained prior to and annually for prescribing all biologic medications
What is TB testing?
When applied simultaneously, these 2 topical acne medications may cause orange discoloration of the skin
What is dapsone and benzoyl peroxide gel?
Class of antifungal medications that inhibit growth and KILL fungal activity
What are the -azoles?
Age Dupixent is approved for the treatment of atopic dermatitis?
The dose and duration for griseofulvin for the treatment of tinea capitis.
What is 10-15 mg/kg/day in 1-2 divided doses using microsize and 20-25 mg/kg/day for 8 weeks in 1-2 divided doses using ultramicrosize for 8 weeks?
Frequency of pregnancy testing during treatment with isotretinoin
What is monthly?
Biologic medication safe to use in individuals with irritable bowel disease.
What is a TNF-a?
Acne treatment that reduces the size and secretion of sebaceous glands, decrease sebum production, and normalizes keratinization?
What are keratolytic (tretinoin)?
Topical anticholinergic FDA approved for ages >16 y.o. for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis.
What is Qbrexza (glycopyrronium)?
Standard dosing/duration using doxycycline for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
What is 100 mg twice daily for 3 months?
The timeframe for peak effectiveness of dupilumab (Dupixent) for atopic dermatitis
What is 3-4 months?
Topical medications that increases the risk of perioral dermatitis
What are corticosteroids?
Oral medication that works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicle, prolongs the anagen phase, and shortens the telogen hair phase
What is minoxidil?
Topical JAK inhibitor (Janus Kinase) that is FDA approved to treat both atopic dermatitis and vitiligo in pediatric patients >12 y.o.
What is ruxolitinib (Opzelura)?
Topical over the counter acne medication with similar efficacy to tretinoin 0.025% cream.
What is adapalene 0.1% gel?
The baseline screening lab obtained prior to initiation ruxolitinib
What is a CBC?
Medication used to treat acne that should be avoided during pregnancy due to risk of male fetus feminization
What is spironolactone?
A vesicant agent FDA approved in 2023 to treat Poxvirus lesions by inducing blisters.
What is Ycanth?
Topical PD4 enzyme inhibitor approved for the treatment of psoriasis (>6 y.o), atopic dermatitis (>6 y.o), and seborrheic dermatitis (>9 y.o).
What is roflumilast (Zoryve)?
Dosing of valacyclovir for episodic treatment of HSV
What is 20 mg/kg/dose twice daily?
The biologic medication that treats hidradenitis suppurativa requiring monitoring mental health
What is adalimumab (Humira)?
When prescribing topical clindamycin, the rational provided to patient on why not to stop using benzoyl peroxide
What is antibiotic stewardship?