Corticosteroids (Topical)
CORTICOSTEROIDS (TOPICAL) * Generics are listed in bold type Group Brand name, Generics listed as cream, ointment, lotion, gel, solution % Generic name (g; unless noted) (many are generics of…
Dermatology
Sexually Transmitted Viral Infections
Key WordsHPV, HIV, herpes, viral infections, STIs, molluscum contagiosum, Bowenoid papulosis, papillomavirus, neonatal herpes, suppressive therapy Genital Warts Virus Types Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts and anogenital malignancy. HPV…
Quick Reference Formulary
Retinoids Name Base Concentration Packaging Altreno (tretinoin) Lotion 0.05% 45.0 g Retin-A (tretinoin) Cream 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1% 20.0 g, 45.0 g Gel 0.01%, 0.025% 15.0 g, 45.0 g Liquid 0.05% 28.0 mL Retin-A Micro (tretinoin) Gel…
Psoriasis and Other Papulosquamous Diseases
Key Wordspsoriasis, pityriasis rubra pilaris, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis rosea, lichen planus, lichen sclerosus, Grover disease, Reiter syndrome, topical steroid, pityriasis lichenoides Papulosquamous diseases are a group of disorders characterized…
Bacterial Infections
Key Wordsimpetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas, gas gangrene, soft tissue infection, necrotizing fasciitis, folliculitis, sycosis barbae, acne keloidalis, distal dactylitis, meningitis, purpura fulminans Skin Infections The two Gram-positive cocci Staphylococcus aureus…
Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections
Key Wordssexually transmitted bacterial infection, gonorrhea, chlamydia, PID, genital warts, genital herpes, urethritis, gonococcal, syphilis, cervicitis, lymphogranuloma venereum Sexually Transmitted Disease Presentations Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can present as…
Acne, Rosacea, and Related Disorders
Key Wordsacne, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, hidradenitis, benzoyl peroxide, isotretinoin, hormone therapy, comedonal acne, nodulocystic, erythema, hidradenitis suppurativa Acne Acne, a disease of the pilosebaceous unit, appears in males and…
Eczema and Hand Dermatitis
Key Wordseczema, dermatitis, inflammation, ulcers, parasitosis, dermatitis, asteatotic, lichen simplex, contact dermatitis, neurotic excoriations, palmar peeling, pompholyx Eczema (eczematous inflammation) is the most common inflammatory skin disease. Although the…
Atopic Dermatitis
Key Wordsatopic dermatitis, xerosis, pityriasis, food allergy, topical steroids, antihistamines, diffuse inflammation, keratosis pilaris, ichthyosis vulgaris, contact allergy The term atopy was introduced years ago to designate a group…
Urticaria, Angioedema, and Pruritus
Key Wordsurticaria, angioedema, pregnancy dermatoses, dermographism, cholinergic urticaria, serum sickness, mastocytosis, anaphylaxis, acquired angioedema, C1 INH deficiency syndrome Urticaria, also referred to as hives or wheals, is a common…
