Eyes, Ears, Nose & Skin Conditions: Common Skin Conditions

Question 1

Tea tree oil can be used for….

Answer 1

acne

Question 2

Biotin can be used for…..

Answer 2

hair losss and brittle nails

Question 3

Lysine can be used for….

Answer 3

cold sore prevention and treatment

Question 4

Topical vitamin D can be used for….

Answer 4

skin conditions like diaper rash and psoriasis.

Question 5

What kind of diets can worsen acne?

Answer 5

High glycemic index or dairy

Question 6

OTC acne options

Answer 6

Benzoyl peroxide
Salicyclic acid
Azelaic acid

Question 7

Retinoids should be avoided in….

Answer 7

pregnancy and breastfeeding

Question 8

Retinoids should be applied at….

Answer 8

night, in pea-sized amount

can cause photosensitivity

Question 9

How long for retinoids to work?

Answer 9

Take 4-12 weeks to work, acne can worsen initially

Question 10

Winlevi

Answer 10

Clascoterone, topical androgen receptor inhibitor for mild acne

ages 12 and up

Question 11

Microsphere retinoid has benefit of….

Answer 11

slower release, less skin irritation

Question 12

Benzoyl peroxide can do what to clothing and hair?

Answer 12

bleach

Question 13

Isotretinoin is only approved for….

Answer 13

severe, refractory nodular acne

Question 14

Isotretinoin boxed warnings

Answer 14

Birth defects
REMS program, will 1 month at time and within 7 days

Dont get pregnant for 1 month after stopping and 1 month before (duh)

Question 15

Isotretinoin warnings

Answer 15

dry skin, chapped lips, dry eyes/eye irritation

Question 16

Isotreinoin requires how many forms of birth control?

Answer 16

2
cant use progestin only pill

Question 17

Abreva directions

Answer 17

5 times daily at first sign of outbreak

Question 18

Acyclovir topical cream (Zovirax) directions

Answer 18

5 times daily for 4 days

Question 19

Finasteride for hair loss doss

Answer 19

1mg daily, can take 3 months for effect

CI: pregnancy
Warning: Hazardous drug for females of childbearing age

Question 20

Topical Calcineurin inhibitors

Answer 20

Tacrolimus
Pimecrolimus

for eczema

Question 21

Topical Calcineurin inhibitor warnings

Answer 21

dont use in children < 2yrs of age, associated with lymphoma and skin cancer

Question 22

Janus kinase inhibitors

Answer 22

Abrocitinib
upadacitinib
ruxolitinib

Question 23

Janus Kinase inhibitors warnings

Answer 23

boxed warning serious infection and higher rates of malignancy and thrombosis

Question 24

If yeast is thought to be involved in diaper rash, then use…

Answer 24

nystatin

Question 25

Preparation H will….

Answer 25

shrink the hemorrhoid (vasoconstrictor) and reduce burning and itching

Question 26

Pin worm treatment

Answer 26

Pyrantel pamoate = Reeses pinworm medicine

Albendazole and Mebendazole = RX

Question 27

Malathion Lotion 0.5% lice treatment

Answer 27

used in people 6yrs and older

flammable, so dont go near anything

Question 28

Permethrin 1% lotion for lice treatment

Answer 28

approved in 2+ months old

Drug of choice, use another treatment on day 9

Re-treatment is used for most products, use nit comb every 2-3 days

Question 29

treating poison ivy, oak, sumac

Answer 29

wash off with soap, make sure to get out from under fingernails

topical o oral steroids can help
cold compress

Zanfel = binds urushiol = low evidence of efficacy

Question 30

Steroid potency from highest to lowest by type

Answer 30

Ointment> cream> lotions> solutions>gels> sprays

Question 31

What should be used for thick/dry skin

Answer 31

ointments

Question 32

What should be used for hair skin

Answer 32

lotion, gels, foams

Question 33

Hydroxyzine for hives

Answer 33

25mg TID - QID for general itching

Question 34

Very high potency steroids

Answer 34

Clobetasol
Fluocinoinide 0.1%

Question 35

High potency steroids

Answer 35

Betamethasone
Flucinonide 0.05%
Mometasone fiorate 0.1% ointment**

Question 36

High-medium potency steroids

Answer 36

Fluocinonide 0.05% cream

Question 37

Medium potency steroids

Answer 37

Mometasone furoate 0.1% lotion**
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream

Question 38

Lowest potency steroids

Answer 38

Hydrocortisone Cream