2. Acne Flashcards
Which of the following statements are true?
Acne is an abnormality of the pilosebaceous unit with a genetic predisposition.
Typical lesions that occur in mild to moderate acne include:
Comedones, red papules, and superficial pustules.
Which of the following statements regarding pathogenesis in acne is INCORRECT?
A 17 year old girl presents to you with papular, comedonal acne that has never been treated. She has a past medical history of depression, anxiety, and is sexually active. Which of the following statement are TRUE?
Which of the following statements regarding psychosocial impacts are TRUE?
4 Grades of Acne & their Clinical features/morphology?
- Acne is morphologically complex and is characterised by a mix of lesion types including, comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
- Acne occurs in locations where there are large numbers of sebaceous glands attached to hair follicles.
What is the role of diet in the pathogenesis of acne?
List 6 Differentials for Acne and their differentiating features?
When would you consider investigations for acne?
What are the 9 Principles of Acne Treatment?
What are 9 Lifestyle modifications to implement in the management of acne?
List 5 Medications that may exacerbate acne?
Medications that may exacerbate acne include:
1. Anabolic steroids
2. Some OCPs
3. Oral corticosteroids
4. Lithium
5. Phenytoin
Outline the treatment of Mild acne.
Outline the treatment of Moderate acne.
Outline the treatment of Severe acne.
5 Indications for specialist referral for acne?
Although acne is uncommon before puberty, which 3 settings can it be seen in?
Outline the use of Keratolytics for Acne Vulgaris.
- Description?
- Example?
- Side effects?
Outline the use of Topical Antibiotics and Antiseptics for Acne Vulgaris.
- Description?
- Example?
- Side effects?
- Use?
Outline the use of Topical Retinoids for Acne Vulgaris.
- Description?
- Example?
- Side effects?
- Use?
Outline the use of Oral Antibiotics for Acne Vulgaris.
- Description?
- Example?
- Side effects?
- Use?
Outline the use of Hormonal Treatments for Acne Vulgaris.
- Description?
- Example?
- Side effects?
- Use?
Outline the use of Oral Retinoid for Acne Vulgaris.
- Description?
- Example?
- Side effects?
- Use?
= Papules, Pustules, Comedones
= Acne
= Age of patient, Persistence of the Rash, & Timing of Onset
= Wear less makeup, apply topical benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel & avoid spas
= Post menopausal women
