Eyes, Ears, Nose & Skin Conditions: Common Skin Conditions Flashcards
(38 cards)
Tea tree oil can be used for….
acne
Biotin can be used for…..
hair losss and brittle nails
Lysine can be used for….
cold sore prevention and treatment
Topical vitamin D can be used for….
skin conditions like diaper rash and psoriasis.
What kind of diets can worsen acne?
High glycemic index or dairy
OTC acne options
Benzoyl peroxide
Salicyclic acid
Azelaic acid
Retinoids should be avoided in….
pregnancy and breastfeeding
Retinoids should be applied at….
night, in pea-sized amount
can cause photosensitivity
How long for retinoids to work?
Take 4-12 weeks to work, acne can worsen initially
Winlevi
Clascoterone, topical androgen receptor inhibitor for mild acne
ages 12 and up
Microsphere retinoid has benefit of….
slower release, less skin irritation
Benzoyl peroxide can do what to clothing and hair?
bleach
Isotretinoin is only approved for….
severe, refractory nodular acne
Isotretinoin boxed warnings
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)
Isotretinoin warnings
dry skin, chapped lips, dry eyes/eye irritation
Isotreinoin requires how many forms of birth control?
2
cant use progestin only pill
Abreva directions
5 times daily at first sign of outbreak
Acyclovir topical cream (Zovirax) directions
5 times daily for 4 days
Finasteride for hair loss doss
1mg daily, can take 3 months for effect
CI: pregnancy
Warning: Hazardous drug for females of childbearing age
Topical Calcineurin inhibitors
Tacrolimus
Pimecrolimus
for eczema
Topical Calcineurin inhibitor warnings
dont use in children < 2yrs of age, associated with lymphoma and skin cancer
Janus kinase inhibitors
Abrocitinib
upadacitinib
ruxolitinib
Janus Kinase inhibitors warnings
boxed warning serious infection and higher rates of malignancy and thrombosis
If yeast is thought to be involved in diaper rash, then use…
nystatin
