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Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
improve outcomes in acne ... course in case of relapse ... #Management #Dermatology ... #PrimaryCare #Acne ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
diarrhea related to IBD ... , celiac disease ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... , can consider IM ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Valvular heart disease ... Congenital heart disease ... Hypertensive heart disease ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #cardiology #treatment
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
extension: - Disease ... extension • Isolated disease ... , rectal prolapse ... , CD, cancer Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
qday OR 380 mg IM ... Dosing: Goal 150 mg BID ... chronic pain, liver disease ... safe in liver disease ... #management #pharmacology
Isotretinoin is a very effective drug for the treatment of severe acne, but has a severe
effective drug for the treatment ... of severe acne, ... pharmacy must dispense ... Isotretinoin #iPledge #Acne ... #Management #PrimaryCare
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Treponema pallidum Infections (Syphilis) to Prevent Disease in HIV-AIDS
Early Stage (Primary, Secondary,
Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID ... Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID ... consultation to guide management ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic