Dermatologic Disorders Reporter 30

Question 1

is a common topical medication used to treat acne vulgaris

Answer 1

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Question 2

– first line therapy for mild to
moderate inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions

Answer 2

Benzoyl Peroxide (BP)

Question 3

– alters keratinization; do not affect
microorganisms in acne and sebum production

Answer 3

Retinoids

Question 4

–reduces acne by exfoliating the skin and
keeping pores clear. Available is OTC.

Answer 4

Salicylic Acid

Question 5

is used to treat moderate to severe acne. It works by preventing the growth and
spread of bacteria.

Answer 5

Tetracycline

Question 6

Amoxicillin

Answer 6

Drugs for Acne Vulgaris

Question 7

Antibiotics may be given concurrently with benzoyl peroxide. For mild to moderate inflammatory
acne. Applied as gel, lotion, solution or pledget
*Drug of choice:

Answer 7

Erythromycin and Clindamycin

Question 8

Vitamin A Derivatives

Answer 8

Isotretinoin
● Take with meals to increase bioavailability.
● used for treatment of severe cystic acne that is not responsive to conventional therapy
● decreases sebum formation and secretion
Note: Must not be taken during pregnancy, do not breastfeed or give blood 1 month after
therapy

Question 9

– multisystem disease; chronic skin inflammation
Scaly, erythematous plaques or scale

Answer 9

PSORIASIS

Question 10

SYNTHETIC VITAMIN D ANALOGUES

Answer 10

CALCIPOTRIENE – available in solution, foam, and cream; usually combined with topical
corticosteroids to increase clinical response

Question 11

TOPICAL CALCINEURIN INHIBITORS

Answer 11

TACROLIMUS

SALICYLIC ACID

COAL TAR

Question 12

Systemic Drugs

Answer 12

METHOTREXATE

– Folate antimetabolite, slows high growth fraction, decrease acceleration of
epidermal cell growth in severe psoriasis; toxic to liver, blood and lungs

CYCLOSPORINE

– Cyclic Polypeptide Immunosuppressive Drug
Most effective systemic preparation for psoriasis

Question 13

.Verucca Vulgaris

Answer 13

✔ The common wart is a hard, horny nodule that may appear anywhere on the body, particularly
on the hands and feet. Warts occur when the top layer of the skin becomes infected with
human papillomavirus (HPV).
✔ Note: Most warts do not require treatment

Question 14

Note: Most warts do not require treatment
But they may be removed by

Answer 14

cryotherapy (freezing), electrodessication, or surgical excision.

Question 15

-Calamine lotion is primarily used for plant irritations

Answer 15

Calamine

Question 16

Medication
● for minor burns antibiotic ointments such as

Answer 16

Bacitracin, Neomycin sulfate and Polymyxin B
sulfate can be used to prevent infections of the skin

Question 17

For major burns – topical anti-infective such as

Answer 17

Mafenide acetate and Silver sulfadiazine are
used