Dermatology Conditions and Treatments 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
Seborrheic Dermatitis/Dandruff - Treated with shampoo containing zinc.
Tinea Corporis - Managed with topical antifungals (terbinafine and butenafine).
Griseofulvin is contraindicated in who? - Patients with liver problems.
Tinea Capitis - Best treated with ORAL griseofulvin after checking liver function.
Tinea onychomycosis (fingernails) - Treated with ORAL griseofulvin, not topical.
Tinea onychomycosis (toenails) - Managed with ORAL terbinafine, not topical, as toenails are
harder to treat.
Tinea Versicolor - Treatment involves oral fluconazole and shampoo.
Actinic Keratoses - Treated with liquid nitrogen.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) - Diagnosed with tzanck smear; treatment includes acyclovir or
famciclovir.
Shingles - Requires ophthalmic consult + acyclovir.
Pompholyx (Dyshidrosis) - Managed with high potency corticosteroid.
AND ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
Seborrheic Dermatitis/Dandruff - Treated with shampoo containing zinc.
Tinea Corporis - Managed with topical antifungals (terbinafine and butenafine).
Griseofulvin is contraindicated in who? - Patients with liver problems.
Tinea Capitis - Best treated with ORAL griseofulvin after checking liver function.
Tinea onychomycosis (fingernails) - Treated with ORAL griseofulvin, not topical.
Tinea onychomycosis (toenails) - Managed with ORAL terbinafine, not topical, as toenails are
harder to treat.
Tinea Versicolor - Treatment involves oral fluconazole and shampoo.
Actinic Keratoses - Treated with liquid nitrogen.
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) - Diagnosed with tzanck smear; treatment includes acyclovir or
famciclovir.
Shingles - Requires ophthalmic consult + acyclovir.
Pompholyx (Dyshidrosis) - Managed with high potency corticosteroid.
