therapeutic cheat sheet

Bimekizumab-bkzx Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
BIMEKIZUMABBimekizumab (Bimzelx®) is a new injectable medication FDA approved for plaque psoriasis. It is the first and only FDA approved IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor for this disease, but is also being used as an off-label option for other conditions including psoriatic arthritis and hidradenitis suppurativa. This Therapeutic Cheat Sheet will focus on the on and off label uses of bimekizumab.   Bimekizuma …
BIMEKIZUMAB
Tirbanibulin Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
TirbanibulinCurrent field-directed treatments of actinic keratosis (AK), a pre-malignant condition, are often limited by severe local reactions and/or complex treatment. Tirbanibulin, a novel potent anti-proliferative synthetic agent that inhibits tubulin polymerization and Src kinase signalling, offers a convenient, safe, and effective field treatment of actinic keratosis. We continue our surgical Therapeut …
Tirbanibulin
Fluconazole Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
fluconazoleFluconazole is a synthetic triazole with a broader antifungal spectrum than the imidazole class. Resistance to first-pass metabolism and consistent oral absorption are advantages over agents like ketoconazole in the antifungal armamentarium, particularly in the context of the United States Food and Drug Administration’s reinforced warning against oral ketoconazole for skin and nail infections, d …
fluconazole
The Wound Healing Response Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
wound healingFollowing numerous office-based dermatologic procedures, erythema, swelling, and scarring are often feared complications experienced by our patients. Understanding the wound healing response is synonymous with understanding the stages of healing and ultimately the clinical appearance of each wound. Possessing and sharing a firm grasp on this knowledge allows for patient empowerment during the woun …
wound healing
Dermabrasion Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
dermabrasionAt its core, dermabrasion is the application of an abrasive surface to the skin with the goal of inciting cutaneous injury to subsequently induce a healing response. This relationship is utilized in dermabrasion to promote improved complexion, contour, and appearance of the skin in the treatment of acne scarring, surgical scarring, destruction of benign cutaneous lesions, as well as a secondary re …
dermabrasion