Dermatologic Pharmacology Flashcards
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Which topical corticosteroid potency class is superpotent (Class I)?
Answer: Clobetasol propionate 0.05%
Clobetasol propionate 0.05% is a Class I superpotent topical corticosteroid.
What is the most common cutaneous adverse effect of prolonged high-potency topical corticosteroid use?
Answer: Skin atrophy and striae
Chronic potent topical steroids cause dermal atrophy, telangiectasia, and striae.
Tazarotene belongs to which class of dermatologic agents?
Answer: Topical retinoid
Tazarotene is a topical retinoid used for psoriasis and acne.
Which topical agent is a calcineurin inhibitor useful in atopic dermatitis of the face?
Answer: Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus is a topical calcineurin inhibitor that avoids steroid-induced facial atrophy.
Calcipotriene works in psoriasis primarily by acting as a:
Answer: Vitamin D3 analog
Calcipotriene is a vitamin D3 analog that normalizes keratinocyte proliferation.
Which vehicle generally provides the greatest corticosteroid potency and occlusion?
Answer: Ointment
Ointments occlude the skin and enhance penetration, increasing potency.
Tachyphylaxis in topical steroid therapy refers to:
Answer: Decreasing response with continued use
Tachyphylaxis is diminishing effectiveness of a steroid over continued application.