Topical steroids (corticosteroid creams) - DermNet
The quantity of cream in a fingertip unit varies with sex, age and body part. - Adult male: one fingertip unit provides 0.5 g - Adult female: one fingertip unit provides 0.4 g - Child aged 4 years: approximately 1/3 of the adult amount - Infant 6 months to 1 year: approximately 1/4 of the adult amount - One hand: apply 1 fingertip unit
Dermatitis. Corticosteroids
Cream for flexures, face and blisters; Lotion for hairy areas; And in adequate quantities: A single whole body application requires 10g for a baby and 30g for an adult; a 10-day course will consume 300g (if that hasn't worked, refer for dermatological assessment) One hand uses 0.5g per application; 30g is adequate for hand dermatitis for one month
Systemic steroids (corticosteroids) - DermNet
Prednisolone; Methylprednisolone; Beclomethasone; Betamethasone; Dexamethasone; Hydrocortisone; Triamcinolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are equivalent and are the most commonly prescribed oral corticosteroids for inflammatory skin diseases. Oral prednisone is the most commonly prescribed systemic steroid in New Zealand.
Topical corticosteroid contact allergy - DermNet
Allergy to topical corticosteroid, Topical corticosteroid allergy, Budesonide allergy, Betamethasone-12-valerate allergy, Tiamcinolone acetonide allergy, Tixocortol-21-pivalate allergy, Alclomethasone-17, 21-dipropionate allergy, Clobetasol-17-propionate allergy, Dexamethasone-21-phosphate disodium salt allergy, Hydrocortisone-17-butyrate allergy. …
Atopic Dermatitis Treatment — DermNet
The fingertip unit is a useful guide to how much cream or ointment to apply. Wet wraps can be applied over a topical steroid for acutely inflamed atopic dermatitis. Paste bandages can be applied over excoriated or lichenified dermatitis to reduce scratching and enhance the effect of the steroid. Steroid impregnated tape has also been used.
Steroid acne - DermNet
Malassezia folliculitis. In many patients, steroid acne is the same condition as Malassezia folliculitis.It is due to a proliferation of malassezia yeasts (also known as pityrosporum).
Treatment of psoriasis - DermNet
Tapinarof 1% cream (VTAMA®) is a once-daily, novel, topical agent for patients with mild, moderate, and severe plaque psoriasis, first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2022. Other. Off-label use of the phosphodiesterase-4 topical inhibitor crisaborole has been shown to be effective for flexural and facial psoriasis.
Intertrigo (Rash in body folds): Causes, Images, and More - DermNet
Bacterial infection may be treated with topical antibiotics such as fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment, or oral antibiotics such as flucloxacillin and erythromycin. Yeasts and fungi may be treated with topical antifungals such as clotrimazole and terbinafine cream or oral antifungal agents such as itraconazole or terbinafine.
Periocular dermatitis (Periorbital dermatitis): Symptoms with …
Periocular dermatitis is characterised by small, red, scaly papules and pustules around the eye and eyelid. Treatment may involve both general and specific measures using topical and/or oral therapy.
Heat rash (Miliaria): Images, Causes, and Treatment - DermNet
2018年2月19日 · Miliaria, also known as sweat/heat rash or prickly heat is a skin condition caused by blocked or inflamed sweat ducts. Heat rash is common especially in hot, humid or tropical climates.