Flashcards in 6 - Derm - Eczema - Topical steroids Deck (13):
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how do topical steroids work
reduce infl by causing vasoconstriction and inactivation of infl mediators
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different potencies and examples
mild - 1% hydrocortisone
med - clobetasone
potent - betamethasone
v potent - clobetasol
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for face flexures and groin....
use hydrocortisone (may use clobetasone on face for 1 wk if needed)
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when use clobetasol?
mgmt of eczema first step?
only briefly on thick skin
control with betamethasone for 1week
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SE of top steroids - more common where? and in who?
face, axillae, upper thighs
young and elderly
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commoner side effects - 6
striae
skin atrophy
infection
tachyphylaxis
steroid acne
steroid allergy
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skin atrophy - what? appearance? possible prognosis?
thinning epidermis
wrinkled and shiny skin, telangiectasia, hypopigmented
can be reversible over months
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Striae - what? prog?
stretch marks
permanent and irreversible
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Infection examples
impetigo, fungal (tinea incognito), cellulitis
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steroid acne - appearance? what may happen?
red areas with papules/pustules
may have rebound flare - worse when steroids stopped
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two more rarer SE
glaucoma
adrenal suppresion/cushings - if long term high doses
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3 principles of steroids use
ointments > creams - better hydration
once/twice a day - in bursts of a few days
active areas only
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