Rosacea

Diagnosis History and Physical Differential diagnosis. Treatment Treatment goals: 1) Decrease exposure to triggers, 2) Reduce bacterial burden, 3) Reduce inflammation. Nonpharmacologic treatment -Sunscreen with both UVA/ UVB protection via physical barriers (titanium...

Aphthous Ulcers (Canker sore)

My PD prescribes -Doxycycline 100 capsule BID. The patient will open it up and put in small amount of water and swish and swallow. -Peridex 0.12% Mouthwash. -Pain medication – Ibuprofen 600 mg *Some people use magic mouthwash preparation. I’ve also worked...

Hypokalemia

-Rule of thumb in patients with normal renal function: every 10 mEq KCL given will raise the serum potassium level by 0.1 mmol/dL. -PO is the best way to replace potassium if the patient can take PO. -10mEq/hr is the recommended rate for giving KCL peripherally. -If...

Hypertriglyceridemia (High Triglycerides)

  OTC Omega-3 FA -Take 4g/day PO divided qd-bid Prescription Omega-3 FA Prescription fish oil capsules contain a higher dose of omega-3 fatty acids than non-prescription versions. Recommend prescription-strength fish oil if your triglycerides are very high (more...