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Corticosteroids MOA;
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Inhibit prostaglandins, histamines, macrophages & leukocytes.
Decrease inflammation, itching & swelling. |
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Corticosteroids Indications;
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Contact dermatitis
Psoriasis Eczema Insect bites. |
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Corticosteroids Contraindication;
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Hypersensitivity
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Corticosteroids Dosing;
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Sparingly bid or tid
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Corticosteroids Side Effects;
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Local; Burning, Redness & Atrophy.
Systemic; Reversible HPA, Cushings, Hyperglycemia. |
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Examples of Non-Steroidals;
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Elidel (Pimecrolimus)
Protopic (Tacrolimus) |
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Non-Steroidal Indication;
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Exzema
Atopic Dermatitis |
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Non-Steroidal MOA;
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Inhibit T Cells and Mast Cells.
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Non-Steroidal Contraindication;
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Hypersensitivity
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Non-Steroidal Dosing
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Bid
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Non-Steroidal Side Effects;
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Burning, skin infection.
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Examples of Acne Medications;
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Retin A (tretinoin) topical
Differin (adapalene) Accutaine (Isotretinoin) oral |
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Retin A (tretinoin) Indication;
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Acne Vulgaris
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Retin A (tretinoin) MOA;
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Retinoic acid of Vitamin A, increases cell turnover.
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Retin A (tretinoin) Dosing;
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Sparingly to clean skin qhs.
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Retin A (tretinoin) side effects;
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Burning
Peeling Redness Acne flare |
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Differin (adapalene) Indication;
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Acne vulgaris
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Differin (adapalene) MOA;
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Retinoid
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Differin (adapalene)Dosing;
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Sparingly to clean skin qhs.
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Differin (adapalene) side effects;
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Burning
Peeling Redness Acne flare |
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Accutaine (Isotretinoin) Indication;
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Severe nodular acne.
Unresponsive to other tx. |
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Accutaine (Isotretinoin) MOA;
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Inhibits sebaceous gland size & function.
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Accutaine (Isotretinoin) Contraindications;
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Pregnancy (X)
Nursing |
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Accutaine (Isotretinoin) dosing;
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0.5-1 mg/kg qd
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Which topical antimicrobials are used for acne?
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Erythromycin, Benzoyl peroxide, Metronidazole, Clindaymycin.
Benzaclin (benzoyle peroxide/clindamycin) Benzamycin (benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin |
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Topical Antimicrobials Indication;
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Acne vulgaris
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Topical Antimicrobials MOA;
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Bacteriostatic to p.acnes.
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Topical Antimicrobials Contraindication;
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Hypersensitivity
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Topical Antimicrobials Dosing;
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Apply to affected are 1-2 times daily.
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Topical Antimicrobials side effects;
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Burning & drying
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What are some examples of Systemic Antimicrobials?
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Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Tetracyclines, Doxycycline, Minocycline, Vibramycin.
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Systemic Antimicrobials Indication;
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Severe acne that is resistant to topical tx due to systemic effects.
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Systemic Antimicrobials MOA;
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Bacteriostatic to p. acnes.
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Systemic Antimicrobials Contraindications;
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Pregnancy
Children <8 |
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Systemic Antimicrobials Side Effects;
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Yeast infections
Photosensitivity |
