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effective topical rx for actinic keratoses. causes fast proliferating cell to die thymidine-less death. necrosis and erosion leads to re-epithelialization

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5-FU

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which glucocorticoids should be added to the face?

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low potency

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synthetic topical antimycotic agent w broad spectrum

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ciclopirox

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macrolide that is not CYP450 inc. taken up by phagocytes and released @ site of infection

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azithromycin

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topical antimicrobial used to rx acne. skin irritant and may bleach things

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benzoyl peroxide

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blocking of this radiation was only goal of sun screen. can treat psoriasis

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UVB

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wound covering preferred during grans/re-epitheliazation phases

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low adherence

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otc drug used to treat jock itch. inactive to yeast

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tolnaftate

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broad spectrum antimicrobial widely used in homes and hospitals bc of low skin irritability

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chlorhexidine

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for best healing keep wounds

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moist

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radiation that doesnt cause sunburn, but does cause aging and carcinogenesis. used to rx psoriasis w psoralens under strict supervision

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uva

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topical retinoid. alters gene expression to nml keratinization and reduce comedomes

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t-retinoid

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good distractior that does not promote wound healing

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egf

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peptide abx w efficacy against g- including pseudomonas, detergent like effects that damage cell membrane

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polymixin B

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oral insecticide to Rx ectoparasites. bind glutamate act Cl channels to hyperpolarize membrane

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ivermectine

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class of adrenergic applied topically to rx rosacea

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alpha

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organophosphate AchE inh that kills ectoparasites

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malathion

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synthetic insecticide like chrysanthemums. blocks membrane repolarizing

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permethrin

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old remedy for psoriasis

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tar

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late choice to rx ectoparasites. works by disrupting GABAergic transmission

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lindane

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tetracycline to rx acne. can cause dark pigmentation in skin and sclera

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minocycline

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class of antifungals that block ergosterol synth

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imidazoles

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prototypical non-steroid androgen antag, used in prostate cx and male pattern baldness in women

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flutamide

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inh of the signalling pathway can rx advanced BCC

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hedgehog

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potent vdl due to hyperpol via act of K channels. apply topically to grow hair
minoxidil
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systemic therapy to rx tinea versicolor
fluconazole
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formation of these after drug application to skin can prolong half-life long enough for 1/day dosing
reservoir
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antifungal with topical effects limited to candida. may stain skin yellow
amphotericin B
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platelet derived gf. stimulates diabetic ulcer repair. use w caution bc cx risk
becaplermin
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anti-inflamm agent w keratolytic effects. dissolves intracellular cement and rx acne
salicylic acid
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peptide abx w g+ act and some anaerobes. only topical application bc systemic toxicity
bacitracin
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rx for actinic keratosis derived from Euphorbia peplus. causes chemoablation and neutrophil mediated ab dependent cytotoxicity -- eliminating remaining tumor cells
ingenolmebutate
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blocks conversion of testosterone to androgen DHT. Rx for male baldness and 2nd line in women
finasteride
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agents like: glycerin, lecithin & propylene glycol. draws water out of outer layer of skin.
humectants
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cyclosporin and tacrolimus are among these agents. revolutionized transplant therapy bc didn't cause bone marrow suppression
calcineuron inh
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ab against IL12 and IL23 to rx psoriasis
ustekinumab
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biologic dmard directed against IL17a. rx for psoriasis
secukinumab
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component of plant defenses against bacteria. active against P. acne
azaleic acid
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macrolide abx, used for topical and systemic rx of acne. well known CYP450 inh
erythromycin
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topical agent used for jock itch, athletes foot, and nail infections.
terbinafine
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topical immune response modifier used to treat actinic keratoses and BCC/SCC. also used to rx genital warts
imiquimod
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oral retinoid for severe acne.
isoretinoid
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oral PDE4 inh used for plaque psoriasis
apremilast
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partial agonist at CXCR4, for homing of stem cells.
plerixafor
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severe if count below 500. sx include sore mouth, low grade fever, and severe swallowing pain.
neutropenia
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causes n/v, diarrhea, and constipation. heart burn, and dark stool
iron tablets
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antiarrythmic, causes drug induced thrombocytopenia
quinidine
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ex of oral iron pill
ferrous sulfate
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recombinant gm-csf acts in bone marrow to inc neutrophils, eosinophils, and monocytes.
sargramostim
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recombinant IL11. early agent that inc platelet levels
oprelvekin
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recombinant g-csf. inc growth of neutrophil progenitors and mature ones
filgrastim
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ae: fluid retention, dyspnea bc of granulocyte sequestration in pulm circulation, "gasping syn" in infants
sargramostim
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reason to admin filgrastim w/or w/out plerixafor. mobilizes hematopoetic progenitors
leukopheresis
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reason oxygen can be stripped from blood and stored in muscle
myoglobin
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AE of filgrastim, sargramostim, and EPO
bone pain
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aka c-kit. potent syndergistic effects on progenitor cells. cant be used bc of mast cell effects
stem cell factor
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type of anemia assc w cephalosporins and penicillin
hemolytic
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anemia where rbc dbl protein but cant make DNA
macrocytic
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mc cause of drug-induced thrombocytopenia
heparin
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can be severe w oral iron admin
gi distress
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needed to make methionine from homocysteine and tetrahydrofolate from 5-methylTHF
vit b12
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sx that justifies parenteral vit b12
neuro
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use for iv admin of iron if intolerance to oral forms
iron dextran
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gi ae of folate def
mouth ulcers
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orally active non-peptide thrombopoietin agonist for Rx of ITP and thrombocytopenia of hep C
eltrombopag
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iron chelator
deferoxamine
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using this for analgesia can lead to vit b12 def
nitrous oxide
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atypical form of this is indication for eculizumab
HUS
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life-threatening ae of chemo.
neutropenic fever
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aa sequence identical to epo. treat anemia 2nd to CKD or chemo
epoetin alfa
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prevents formation of MAC to treat PNH (CD59 or DAF def)
eculizumab
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nanoparticle used to treat iron def
ferumoxytil
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reduces bioavailability or oral iron
enteric coating
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indication for romiplostin/eltrombopag after 1st choice fails
ITP
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peptibody that stimulates thrombopoietin receptor to promote platelet production
romiplostim

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