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14 Cards in this Set
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Which NMSC has no precursor lesions?
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BCC
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What differentiates lichen planus from other papulosquamous conditions?
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mucocutaneous lesions
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Mucocutaneous lesions of lichen planus can develop into?
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SCC
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Corticosteroid resistant lesions may be treated with?
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retinoids or phototherapy with PUVA
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What medications are used to control inflammation in psoriasis?
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topical steroids: fluocinonide, mometasone, clobetasol
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What Vit. D derivative is used to inhibit keratinoctye proliferation?
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topical Calcipotriene
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What side effect can occur at high doses?
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hypercalcemia
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What topical retinoid is effective on the scalp and face?
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Tazotrene
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What drugs for psoriasis are teratogenic?
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tazorotene, soriatane, methotrexate
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What topical immunosuppressants are used for psoriasis?
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tacrolimus (prograf), pimecrolimus (elidel)
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What immunosuppressive agents are used in severe, unresponsive psoriasis?
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methotrexate, cyclosporine
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What medication is an alternative to methotrexate?
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Hydroxyurea
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What biologic medications disrupt T-cell activation?
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alefacept (amevive), efalizumab (raptiva)
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What biologic medications block TNF-alpha?
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etanercept (enbrel), infliximab (remicade), adamumab (humira)
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