Superficial Dermatology for the internist
ACNE VULGARIS
Acne Vulgaris
ACNE VULGARIS
Acne Vulgaris Pathophysiology
Acne Vulgaris
ACNE VULGARIS
Actinic Keratoses
Alopecia Androgenetica
Alopecia areata
Tinea capitis
Treatment of Alopecia Androgenetica Minoxidil – topical 5% for men, 2% for women Finasteride
Atopic dermatitis
topical steroids Weak Hydrocortisone 1% Slightly stronger Hydrocortisone 2.5% Medium Potency Triamcinolone Kenalog Medium Strong Fluocinide Lidex Super Potent Clobetasol Betamethasone
Contact dermatitis
Hand dermatitis
Hand Dermatitis
Pompholyx
Contact hand dermatitis
Psoriasis
Tinea Manum
Tinea Manuum
Hand dermatitis Pompholyx, Contact, Psoriasis, v. Tinea Steroids v. antifungal v. both Check the rest of the body, exposure hx, KOH
Folliculitis
Herpes Simplex
Herpes Simplex Treatment Accelerate regression, reduce pain Oral superior to topical Acyclovir 200 5X/day x 7d Valacyclovir 500 tid x 7d Prophylaxis? Transmission issues
Herpes Zoster
Herpes Zoster - Treatment Prevent bacterial superinfection Antivirals Acyclovir 800mg 5x/day x 7-10 days Valacyclovir 1gm tid Famcyclovir 500mg tid Prednisone 60 mg/day x 7d followed by slow taper
Onychomycosis
Terbinafine 250 mg qd Itraconazole 300 mg qd Fluconazole mg/weekly
Psoriasis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin tag
tinea corporis
Tinea cruris
Tinea pedis
Tinea Versicolor