Skin Disorders

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Module Overview

Sub-Modules

1 Subject

Dermatologic Disorders

6 Exercises • 82 Learning Materials

Acne

Introduction - Acne

Investigations - Acne

Nonpharmacologic Choices - Acne

Topical Agents

Table 1 - Topical Therapy for Acne

Table 2 - Topical Therapy for Acne - Combination Products

Systemic Agents

Table 1 - Systemic Drug Therapy for Acne

Table 2 - Systemic Drug Therapy for Acne - Contraceptives, oral

Choices during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Algorithm - Management of Acne

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Acne / Rosacea

Exercise

Atopic Dermatitis

Introduction

Investigations

Nonpharmacologic Choices

Pharmacologic Choices

Table - Topical Treatments - Corticosteroids

Table - Topical Treatments - Antibiotic / Corticosteroid Combinations

Table - Topical Treatments - Calcineurin Inhibitors

Table - Topical Treatments - Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors / Barrier Repair Products

Selection of Topical Corticosteroid by Body Area

Selection of Topical Therapy by Vehicle

Estimating Amount of Topical Therapy for 1 Application Using Fingertip Units

Flare Prevention

Secondary Infection

Sleep Disturbance

Choices during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Algorithm - Management of Atopic Dermatitis

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Atopic Dermatitis

Exercise

Pruritus

Introduction

Investigations

Physical Appearance and Management of Common Pruritic Skin Diseases

Medications Associated with Pruritus

Nonpharmacologic Choices

Pharmacologic Choices

Table - Topical Antipruritics

Systemic Therapy of Chronic Pruritus

Choices during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Algorithm - Management of Pruritus

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Pruritus

Exercise

Psoriasis

Introduction

Scalp

Face

Hands and Feet

Differential Diagnosis of Plaque Psoriasis of the Hands and Feet

Trunk and Extremities

Fold Areas

Differential Diagnosis of Psoriasis in Fold Areas

Nails

Severe or Treatment-Resistant Psoriasis

Table 1 - Topical Psoriasis Therapies

Table 2 - Topical Psoriasis Therapies

Table - Systemic Psoriasis Therapies - Biologic Agents

Table - Systemic Psoriasis Therapies - Immunosuppressives / Retinoids

Table - Corticosteroids based on Potency

Choices during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Algorithm - Management of Mild-Moderate Localized Plaque Psoriasis

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Psoriasis

Exercise

Lice / Scabies

Lice (Pediculosis)

Characteristics and Assessment of Lice

Diagnosis

Nonpharmacologic Therapy - Lice

Pharmacologic Therapy - Lice

Table - Topical Therapy for the Treatment of Head Lice

Monitoring of Therapy - Lice

Algorithm - Management of Head Lice

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Algorithm - Management of Pubic Lice

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Scabies

Characteristics and Assessment of Scabies

Nonpharmacologic Therapy - Scabies

Pharmacologic Therapy - Scabies

Table - Therapy for the Treatment of Scabies

Monitoring of Therapy for Scabies

Algorithm - Management of Scabies

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Lice and Scabies

Exercise

Sunburn

Introduction

Characteristics of Ultraviolet Radiation

UV Index and Risk of Sunburn

Prevention of Sunburn

Medications That May Cause Phototoxic Reactions

Pharmacologic Choices

Organic (Chemical) Sunscreens

Sunscreen Labelling

Sunscreen Application

Safety of Sunscreens

Treatment of Sunburn

Choices during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Sunburn

Exercise