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1
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How to treat Psoraisis?

A

Mild-moderate: Topicals (steroids, coal tar, anthraline, Vit D, Tazarotene - retinoid)

Moder-severe: phototherapy (UVB)

oral or injected also avail.

Systemics (CAMP): MTX (slows fast-growing cells), PUVA, Acitretin (like accutane), Cyclosporin, Biologics (TNFa)

-target IL-23, IL-17

2
Q

tx for seborrheic dermatitis?

A

remove the scale

low dose corticosteroids

topical antifungal (due to Pityrosporum yeast)

3
Q

Tx for PUPPP?

A

antihistamines

4
Q

tx for pyoderma gangrenosum?

A

IVIG, TNF inhibitors

(steroids, infliximab, cyclosproine)

5
Q

tx for keloid scar?

A

inject w steroids

6
Q

tx for sarcoid?

A

steroids, antimalarials

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