General Internal Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
First line treatment for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vaginal dryness)
A
Daily vaginal moisturzier and vaginal lubricants
Low-dos topical vaginal estrogen therapy if only symptoms are related to vaginal atrophy
2
Q
What is hidradenitis suppurativa? How is it treated?
A
Inlfammatoyr skin disorder of the apocrine glands associated with smoking, obestiy, and metabolic syndrome.
Mod-severe dz (recurring nodules or scarring): adalimumab (TNFa inhibitor)