Dermatology
Acne
| Acne Type | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Comedonal | Topical retinoids |
| Inflammatory | Topical retinoids + Benzoyl peroxide > Topical antibiotics > Oral antibiotics |
| Nodulocystic | Topical retinoids + Benzoyl peroxide + Topical antibiotics > add Oral antibiotics > Oral isotretinoin |
Missed Concepts
- Doxycycline can cause photosensitivity
- Lichen Planus diagnosis is clinical, but a punch biopsy of prominent lesion can be sent to confirm, presents with purple, polygonal, pruritic, papules and plaques, sometimes with Wickham striae.
- Treatment of shingles is with seven days of oral valacyclovir.