Topical Steroids Flashcards
what are the modes of action of topical streroids
vasoconstrictive, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative
what is the difference between mild and more potent steroids
the more potent the greater the anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effect
what are the some of the conditions topical steroids are used for
eczema, psoriasis, keloid scars, lichen planus
what are some of the side effects of topical steroids
fixed telangectasia, steroid rosacea, perioral dermatitis, thinning of skin, purpura, stretch marks
what can happen if there is systemic absorption of topical steroids
can cause adrenal suppression, Cushing’s syndrome
what do topical steroids increase risk of if skin is inflamed
tachyphylaxis, rebound flare of disease, glaucoma, cataract
what do keratolytics do
soften keratin
what conditions are keratolytics used for
viral warts, hyperkeratotic eczema & psoriasis, corns and calluses, remove keratin plaques in scalp
give 2 examples of calicneurin inhibitors
tacrolimus, pimercrolimus
what is the action of calicneurin inhibitors
suppress lymphocyte activation
