How do you manage cannabinoids (ex: medicinal, recreational) in dermatology?
Answer from: at Community Practice
I use dronabinol 2.5-10 mg qd-tid for recalcitrant pruritus (typically neuropathic or CPUO as an adjunct treatment). Very cheap using GoodRx if not covered by insurance. It’s a scheduled drug, so it requires DEA, but you don’t need a “medical marijuana license,” and it’...
I am not certain as to what is meant by "manage". Small studies seem to indicate that cannabinoids have anti-inflammatory properties and hence may be useful in the topical management of arthritis. Some CBD-containing formulations are marketed as having anti-aging properties. Oral CBD is legal in man...
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at Bare Dermatology-Granbury The answer to the original question is more compli...
I don't prescribe or recommend cannabinoids often, but a limited number of my itchy patients have had success with topical CBD or marijuana (smoked or in edible form). So far, I haven't seen much response to dronabinol, even in patients whose itch improves with marijuana. I typically only prescribe ...