Manual of Dermatologic Therapeutics

COMMON DERMATOLOGIC DISEASES: DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY Acne Alopecia Areata Aphthous Stomatitis Bacterial Skin Infections Bites and Stings (Spiders, Snakes, Insects) Burns Corns and Calluses Dermatitis (Eczema) Atopic Dermatitis Circumscribed Chronic Dermatitis (Lichen Simplex Chronicus) Contact Dermatitis Hand Dermatitis Nummular Dermatitis Diaper Rash Drug Eruptions, Allergic Dry Skin (Chapping, Xerosis) and Ichthyosis Vulgaris Erythema Multiforme Erythema Nodosum Fungal Infections Candidiasis Dermatophyte Infections Tinea Versicolor Herpes Simplex Herpes Zoster and Varicella Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation Immunocompromised Patients: HIV- and Non-HIV-Positive Infestations: Pediculosis, Scabies, and Ticks Intertrigo Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars Keratoses Milia Molluscum Contagiosum Pityriasis Rosacea Pruritus Psoriasis Rosacea and Perioral (Periorificial) Dermatitis Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Genital Ulcer Diseases Urethritis, Cervicitis, and/or Vaginitis Infestations Other Viral Infections Other Diseases Skin Cancer Skin Tags Sun Reactions and Sun Protection Urticaria Vascular Neoplasms and Malformations Warts PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES Operative Procedures Biopsy Curettage Electrosurgery Cryosurgery Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques Cytologic Smears Fungal Scraping and Culture Wood's Light Examination Patch Testing Ultraviolet Light Therapy TREATMENT PRINCIPLES AND FORMULARY Treatment Principles Dermatologic Prescriptions and Drug Costs Types of Topical Medications Amount to Dispense General Principles of Normal Skin Care Formulary Acne Preparations Anesthetics for Topical Administration Local Anesthetics Antihistamines Antiinfective Agents Antibacterial and Antiseptic Agents, Topical Antifungal Agents Antiviral Agents Scabicides and Pediculicides Miscellaneous Agents Antiinflammatory Agents Topical and Intralesional Corticosteroids Systemic Corticosteroids Antiperspirants and Medications Used in the Treatment of Hyperhidrosis Antipruritic and External Analgesic Agents Cleansing Agents Cosmetics and Covering Agents Depilatories and Removal of Excessive Hair Dermatologic Topical Preparations and Vehicles Insect Repellents Keratolytic, Cytotoxic, and Destructive Agents Pigmenting and Depigmenting Agents, Sunscreens Wet Dressings, Baths, Astringents Wound Dressings