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Common Skin Conditions - Acne Flashcards

1
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions brownish

A

Levodopa

Entacapone

Methyldopa

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2
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions purple/orangish/reddish

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Chlorzoxazone

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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions orange/yellowish

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Sulfasalazine

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4
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions brownish/yellowish

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Nitrofurantoin

Riboflavin (B12)

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5
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions blueish

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Mitoxantrone

Methylene blue

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6
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions orange/reddish/brownish

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Ezogabine

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7
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions brown/black/greenish

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Methocarbamol

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8
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions yellow-greenish

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Propofol

Flutamide

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9
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions red-orangeish

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Phrnazopyridine

Rifapentine

Rifampin

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10
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List drugs that can discolor skin or secretions reddish

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Anthracyclines

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11
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What’s the primary determinant of acne?

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Androgens (male sex hormones) which is why boys often have worse acne than girls

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12
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List other factors that may contribute to acne

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Presence of the bacteria P. acnes + fatty acids present in oil glands

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13
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List the 4 primary grps of acne agents

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OTC (benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid)

Retinoids

Systemic isotretinion

Antibiotics

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14
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What’s the most effective OTC acne agent?

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Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)

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What’s the usual rx drug of choice?

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Retinoids, primarily topical tretinoin

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16
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How long does it usually take for retinoids to start working?

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4-12 weeks

Acne may worsen initially

17
Q

What’s usually given concurrently with retinoids to help with the worsening acne from initial retinoid use?

A

Antibiotic, usually Minocycline

18
Q

What’s the brand name of Tretinoin microsphere gel?

A

Retin-A Micro

19
Q

What’s the brand name of Tretinoin Polymerized cream or gel?

A

Avita

20
Q

What’s the brand name of Adaplene?

A

Differin

21
Q

How do u use retinoids?

A

A pea-sized amount is sufficient

Divide it into 4 equal parts

Smooth over the entire surface of the face- not just on acne

22
Q

What should be avoided with Tretinoin use, especially while starting a retinoid (Retin-A Micro; Avita; Adapalene (Differing))? Why?

A

Avoid salicylic acid scrubs or astringents

May worsen irritation

23
Q

How often should face be washed?

A

Wash with mild soap twice a day

24
Q

T/F? Limit sun exposure while using retinoids (Retin-A Micro; Avita; Adapalene (Differing))?

A

True

25
Q

What’s the preferred combo for acne?

A

Benzaclin (BPO) + 1% Clindamycin (Duac)

26
Q

List clindamycin topicals

A

Cleocin T

ClindaMax lotion/soln

Clindagel

Evoclin foam

Benzamycine and Benzaclin

27
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Howz Benzamycin and Benzaclin stored?

A

Benzamycin - refrigerated

Benzaclin - room temp

28
Q

What’s the indication for oral isotretinion?

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Only for tx of severe recalcitrant nodular acne

29
Q

Contraceptions and oral isotretinion?

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2 forms of birth control is required (NOT the mini pill)

30
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What’s a bothersome side effect of oral isotretinion?

A

DRYNESS

Carry bottled water, eye drops and lip balm

31
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What’s required b4 females can start oral isotretinion?

A

Must have 2 negative pregnancy test prior to starting tx

32
Q

What meds are CI with oral isotretinion concurrently?

A

Vit A supplements

Tetracyclines

Steroids

Progestin-only contraceptives

St. John’s wort

33
Q

What’s the preg category of oral isotretinion?

A

Cat X

Severe birth defects/ miscarriages

34
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Where can oral isotretinion be dispensed?

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Can only be dispensed by a pharmacy registered and activated with the pregnancy risk mgt IPLEDGE program

35
Q

Which oral antibiotic is commonly used in acne?

A

Minocycline ext-rel (Solodyn)

36
Q

What’s the brand name of Minocycline ext-rel (most commonly used Antiobiotic in acne)?

A

Solodyn

37
Q

What other antibiotics are used for acne?

A

Doxycycline

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole

38
Q

Is Aloe a natural pdt?

A

Yes

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