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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
course in case of relapse ... #Management #Dermatology ... #PrimaryCare #Acne ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) Treatment
Warm AIHA:
1) Steroids - 1-2 mg/kg prednisone daily
   • Until
Anemia (AIHA) Treatment ... esp if severe disease ... If relapse, not ... #Anemia #AIHA #Treatment ... #management #hematology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
: symptomatic treatment ... • Severe disease ... Hospital of Baltimore IM ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
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
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
risk factors, management ... #management #medications ... dermatitis #eczema #dermatology ... corticosteroids in dermatology ... EL, Richardson IM
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
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
Isotretinoin is a very effective drug for the treatment of severe acne, but has a severe
effective drug for the treatment ... pharmacy must dispense ... iPledge #Acne #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Dermatology
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
an idiopathic disease ... conditions such as IBD ... Management of PG ... PG secondary treatment ... clinical #photo #dermatology