Fluconazole Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
203852038520385fluconazoleFluconazole is a synthetic triazole with a broader antifungal spectrum than the imidazole class. Resistance to first-pass metabolism and consistent oral absorption are advantages over agents like ketoconazole in the antifungal armamentarium, particularly in the context of the United States Food and Drug Administration’s reinforced warning against oral ketoconazole for skin and nail infections, d …
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Cutaneous Surgery Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
203202032020320Antibiotic ProphylaxisThe use of antimicrobial therapy in the field of cutaneous surgery can be a difficult and controversial topic. Overall, there are a lack of randomized controlled clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial prophylaxis within our field. As a result, much of the recommendations for antimicrobial prophylaxis are extrapolated from other fields, such as dentistry, cardiology, and orthopedi …
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Topical Ruxolitinib Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
202782027820278RuxolitinibRuxolitinib (OPZELURA) is a twice daily topical cream that is FDA approved for non-segmental vitiligo and mild to moderate atopic dermatitis1. JAK inhibitors are a class of drugs effective in treating a wide variety of inflammatory conditions. Initially only FDA approved for non-dermatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, there is now strong evidence that JAK/STAT …
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The Wound Healing Response Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
202592025920259wound healingFollowing numerous office-based dermatologic procedures, erythema, swelling, and scarring are often feared complications experienced by our patients. Understanding the wound healing response is synonymous with understanding the stages of healing and ultimately the clinical appearance of each wound. Possessing and sharing a firm grasp on this knowledge allows for patient empowerment during the woun …
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Bilobed Flap Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
182351823518235BILOBED FLAPDr. Michael J. Visconti continues our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, surgical edition, with a look at the bilobed flap, one of the workhorse reconstructive designs in the armamentarium of dermatologic surgeons. The Bilobed Flap Therapeutic Cheat Sheet Compiled by: Michael J. Visconti, DO |Reviewed by: Vishal A. Patel, MD Background Vascular Supply: random pattern Movement Class …
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