Integumentary System

rash

red, inflamed areas or clusters of red spots

treatments for rashes

antihistamines & topical corticosteroids

eczema

red, pimple-like bumps that can progress to scaly or thickened skin

treatment for eczema

topical immunmodulators

psoriasis

painful plaques caused by overactive immune cells

treatments for psoriasis

topical steroids, oral antibiotics, and immunosuppressants

hyperkeratosis

skin becomes thickened & hardened due to excess keratin, resulting in calluses, corns & warts

treatment for hyperkeratosis

keratolytic agents

rosacea

redness and pimples on face

treatment for rosacea

topical & oral antibiotics

spider veins

enlarged blood vessels visible through the skin

treatments for spider veins

laser therapy or sclerotherapy

acne

a bacterial infection resulting from the bacteria Propionibacterium Acnes

cellulitis

an acute deep bacterial infection affecting connective tissues, often caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, leading to severe inflammation

Impetigo

highly contagious bacterial infection prevalent in children that causes red sources that burst and develop into honey colored crusts

treatments for impetigo

topical & oral antibiotics

herpes simplex virus

a viral infection that causes cold sores or genital herpes

treatment for herpes simplex virus

antivirals

warts

a viral infection caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), creating rough skin growths that can spread through direct contact

treatments for warts

topical salicylic acid, cryotherapy, and laser removal

shingles

a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (also causes chicken pox), leading to a painful rash and blisters

treatments for shingles

antivirals and pain relievers

athletes foot

a common fungal infection that causes itching, peeling and redness

treatment for athletes foot

topical antifungal creams

jock itch

a fungal infection affecting the groin area, causing itching and redness

treatment for jock itch

antifungal powder or cream

ringworm

a fungal infection characterized by ring-shaped red and scaly patches

treatment for ringworm

topical antifungal creams

hives

elevated red bumps, causing itchiness, burning and stinging sensations, triggered by allergens or infections and can be spread by scratching

treatments for hives

hydrocortisone and antihistamines

lice

a parasitic infestation that causes itching and sores as they burrow into the skin to reside or lay eggs

treatment for lice

topical antiparasitic agents

scabies

a parasitic infestation caused by mites that burrow into the skin, leading to intense itching and a pimple-like rash

treatments for scabies

prescription creams

topical antibiotics

used to treat bacterial skin infections

mupirocin brand name

bactroban

what drug class is Bactroban (Mupirocin)

topical antibiotic

Adapalene brand name

Differin

what drug class is Differin (Adapalene)

topical acne treatment

Benzoyl Peroxide/Clindamycin brand name

Benzaclin

what drug class is Benzaclin (Benzoyl Peroxide/Clindamycin)

topical acne treatment

Fluconazole brand name

Diflucan

what drug class is Diflucan (Fluconazole)

azole antifungal

Azole antifungals

used to treat fungal and yeast infections

Lidocaine brand name

Lidoderm

what drug class is Lidoderm (Lidocaine)

topical anesthetic

Topical anesthetics

used to manage post-shingles pain

Alpha blockers

manage male-pattern hair loss

Finasteride brand name

Propecia

what drug class is Propecia (Finasteride)

alpha blocker