Bacterial Skin Infections and Acne Treatments

What is the most effective treatment approach for cellulitis?

Which type of tinea is typically the most difficult to treat?

Which treatment is indicated for severe acne?

Why should females using combined oral contraceptives be closely monitored when treating acne?

Which lice treatment is considered the best and most recommended?

What serious side effect can arise from using optic glucocorticosteroids?

What should not be administered to patients with sulfa allergies?

What is a necessary step for patients prescribed Accutane due to the risk of pregnancy?

Bacterial Skin Infections

Topical or systemic treatments, localized mild infections are treated topically
Cellulitis requires systemic antibiotics, which are more effective
MRSA infections often require incision and drainage (I&D)
Always follow CDC guidelines for treatment

Types of Tinea

Tinea pedis (feet), tinea corporis (body), tinea cruris (genital area), tinea capitis (scalp), and tinea unguium (nails)
Fungal infections of the scalp and nails are often difficult to treat
Systemic antifungal medications (azoles) are often needed for prolonged treatment

Acne

Mild acne is treated topically (e.g., Differin, benzoyl peroxide)
Moderate acne may require topical and oral antibiotics
Severe acne may necessitate isotretinoin (Accutane)
Oral contraceptives (OCs) can sometimes improve acne, but not in all cases, estrogens in OCs can make acne worse
Spironolactone can be effective for females but not males
Treatment duration can vary, sometimes months or more

Lice

Insecticidal agents are neurotoxic to lice
Permethrin is a commonly recommended treatment
Avoid lindane in patients with skin issues as it is caustic and neurotoxic, also increases seizure risk in some cases

Optic Glucocorticosteroids

These medications can cause blindness
Nurses should not prescribe this medication

Sulfa Allergies

Do not give patients with sulfa allergies any sulfa drugs
Silvadene is a topical treatment for burns, but is contraindicated with sulfa allergies

This quiz covers essential information on bacterial skin infections, including their treatments and guidelines as per the CDC. It also addresses various types of tinea and effective strategies for managing acne, ranging from mild to severe cases. Test your knowledge on dermatological conditions and their respective treatments.